Renate is working as an illustrator, artist and designer for renowned publishers, licencees and producers for products for the decorative market, licensing agencys and private customers. She  lives and works near Regensburg in Germany. Her artistic work is based on decades of experience as an artist and world traveller. Numerous paintings, illustrations, and designs have been successfully marketed under various artist names in a wide variety of product areas.  Her "Affective Art" series is her very personal expression of painting with all of her senses. Portraits in this style of Marilyn Monroe, Frida Kahlo, and many others are her passion.