Born in New York City. Studied art with Rufino Tamayo at Dalton, Camillo Egas at The New School, and Jean Liberte at the Art Students Leagueýall in New York City. Also received art training from Robert Friemark and Guy Pallazola at the Crystal Lake Art Center, Frankfort, Michigan, and from the Swiss impressionist, Hanseggar. Taught sculpture at Interlochen National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan. A painter and sculptor, the fluid lines characteristic of her style are sometimes organized into abstract compositions, but more often she avoids the purely non- objective and is primarily concerned with conveying the emotional essence of a subject or landscape through form and color. She assisted her late husband Roy Sparkia in designing and creating the Empire State Building illuminated panels depicting the 7 wonders of the world, and the 8thýthe Empire State Building. These 5ý x 7ý crystal resin and stained glass panels were installed in the lobby in 1963. Renee Nemerov is the daughter of artist David Nemerov, sister of Howard Nemerov, former Poet Laureate of the United States, and noted photographer Diane Arbus. She is now married to artist Tom Brown.
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Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 24 May 2006
I ADORE THIS WORK, RENÉE!!! MARVELLOUS AND LOVELY!!!Margaret Platt 06 May 2006
what a lovely concept! pretty little one, too!David Holcombe 23 Dec 2005
Watercolor portraits are a real challenge. You have to get it right the first time. . .quite a feat. Of course the viewers don't know if the subject looks like the real person, but we can appreciate the feeling, the composition, the colors. I especially like the bright red flowers against the subtle green backgroun.Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 15 Dec 2005
Very Beautiful watercolor!jO ANNA jARVIS 02 Dec 2005
You have a soft approach to color...I love it!