Meet the Maker:

Name: Renee Samuels

What county do you live in?: Ulster

Tell us about yourself + your work:  I've been an artist all my life. Nature is my greatest inspiration, along with great art, music, poetry, things I read.... Often comes from surprising, unexpected things.

How long have you been living/working in the Hudson Valley?:
I moved here in 1987 from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study art.

Where or what are your favorite things to do in the Hudson Valley?:
I love biking at Harlem Valley Rail Trail, hiking at the great Scenic Hudson parks and walking around some of the wonderful old towns like Beacon, Hudson and Saugerties.

Are you an artist or maker living in the Hudson Valley? Apply to the HVNY Marketplace – it’s free to list your work!