Sharon Rene

​Sharon Rene’s creative journey began beneath the mirrored columns of Bullock’s in Santa Ana, where—at just five years old—she walked her first runway in lavender gingham. From that moment forward, art found her at every turn. Whether leading cheers on the elementary school drill team, singing in choir, sketching in the margins of her notebooks, or performing as a film extra in Mass Appeal, Dreamscape, and Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, Sharon was always orbiting creativity. Represented early on by Marla English, Nancy Mott, and Caroline Leonetti, she modeled, danced, and created, all while building a deep well of artistic experience rooted in both performance and visual storytelling.

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Motherhood expanded her vision. Between raising three children, journaling, and crafting vision boards, she began dreaming of a future that merged artistry with purpose. That dream would evolve into Bee+Hive Artist Collective (BHAC)—a vibrant community and curatorial platform—and later into Hive Creative Group, which now houses her brands: BHAC, Soulful Escapes (creative wellness retreats), and RA Essentials (a lifestyle shop for artists and travelers). Her deep ancestral roots—linked to the Yorbas, Peraltas, Bleeckers, and Luceros—sparked her reverence for land and legacy. With a lineage of ranchers and a personal connection to the natural world, Sharon’s vision continues to grow into a life of regenerative creativity.

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Today, Sharon is the Creative Director and Curator for Black Umbrella Tattoo & Art Gallery and is actively developing creative sanctuaries across California and beyond. Her early blog, Viv’s Secret Life, became the seedbed for what is now a fully realized artistic ecosystem, with a focus on personal evolution, community impact, and soulful expression. With 56 years of storytelling behind her, Sharon’s journey is far from over—and everything she’s built has been designed to grow with her.