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On Saturday, June 6th, we opened the new "al fresco" area of my gallery. The large garage attached to the main studio/gallery has proved a great success.

With the large doors and three windows open and fresh air circulating, it feels like being out in the open. Everyone has been compliant with our requirements for face masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing, which makes me feel safe being in there and open again.

We have had a lot of surprisingly enthusiastic comments regarding this unusual open air display, and I'd like to share a few. All came from people who had never even been in my gallery before:
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"With the masks and sanitizer and all the windows and doors open, we feel safer than in enclosed spaces and at the crowded beaches."

"There is so much space and fresh air that it feels like outside. We had a lot of fun looking around and found some great gifts for friends. Ellen's work is so beautiful!"

"I was looking for a piece of art for my new home and a friend recommended Ellen. I'm so glad I found you, and this garage idea is great! I feel safe."

For the time being, we have moved all of my prints and many of our artisan made gifts to the large, finished garage on the north side of the studio. No originals are on display there, but appointments can be made to see them inside of the studio on a strictly limited basis following CDC health guidelines.

For those understandably not comfortable being near anyone, we will also offer contactless curbside pickup indefinitely. Shipping is always available. Should you wish to see specific prints in person without going indoors, we will be happy to make socially distanced arrangements that will be comfortable for you - and us!

A percentage of all profits from the sales of my prints will be donated to a local hospital relief effort to provide frontline workers with protective gear that is still needed. More information will be forthcoming as we work out the details.

​In the meantime, please stay safe and be well. I'm looking forward to seeing you. ~ Ellen

A little about the artist who started this gallery 21 years ago "on a wing and a prayer."

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Delaware painter Ellen Rice is acknowledged widely as one of the Mid-Atlantic Coast's most collected artists.

Working from her home on the edge of an ecological preserve a mile from the Atlantic Ocean and her new public studio, gallery & learning center nearby, her paintings and prints reflect a great love of the natural beauty around her, her appreciation of the good that exists everywhere, and her constant quest to understand and share the meaning of this journey we call life.

From her nationally bestselling Treasure Beaches of the Mid-Atlantic map and luminescent seascapes and landscapes to her touching human and animal portraiture and inspirational Strength of Woman series, her work is found in private, corporate, educational and government collections in 14 countries on 4 continents.

These pages provide a way to begin exploration and collecting. The paintings and their reproductions are always better seen in person. You are invited to visit her studio on the Cedar Neck Peninsula of Ocean View, Delaware, to meet the artist and further your exploration of her work. Also feel free to message her through her Contact page. The studio is open all year. See hours at the bottom of this page.
One of '10 Must-See Art Galleries and Museums in Delaware'. ~ The Culture Trip.
One of Delaware's most collectible artists. ~ Delaware Beach Life Magazine.
PNC Bank Artist of the Year - PNC Financial Group
Best Artist Delaware - Coastal Style Magazine
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Below is a slideshow of a few of Ellen Rice's paintings of the Delaware coast and beyond and a glimpse of the handmade creations of the fine American artisans you'll also find in her studio.