René Shoemaker

As an artist working in both France and the US, I am intrigued by the way spaces work together and how people inhabit — and interact — with those spaces. Seeking to capture this in my work, I spend my time traveling, observing, and sitting quietly wherever I go. I do this to gather the essence of a place, to soak in the details, and to begin to know how to interpret those places.

My work requires exploration and travel -- I love sharing the architecture I come acros, the genius loci, the special light, the colors of the setting sun on a skyline... And while painting on silk is my métier, I relish exploring artistic ideas in other mediums. My mission is to bring beauty into the world and share it far and wide. 

Gallery, commission, exhibit and workshop queries welcomed. Please email rene[at]reneshoemaker[dot]com to collaborate.