This website is dedicated to its main champion, co-creator and dearest friend, cousin and supporter,
Chris Thackray, who went on to his next "fun adventure" on 31 July, 2026.
Chris Thackray, who went on to his next "fun adventure" on 31 July, 2026.
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About the artist
Ellen Rice is an acclaimed professional artist working from her longtime home and studio in southeastern Delaware about a mile in from the Atlantic Ocean.
She has been painting since a small child, winning her first statewide award in grade school, selling her first oil painting to a fellow art student as a teen, beginning what was to become a strong following globally.
Today, Ellen is considered one of the mid-Atlantic's most collected fine artists. Her paintings and fine art reproductions can be found in private homes, offices, government and corporate collections throughout the United States and in 18 countries on four continents.
"Light is at the center of my paintings. A friend once told me to always be aware of what I was thinking when painting, that people viewing the work will feel it. Each brush stroke carries the thoughts and feelings behind it. It's what brings smiles to people's faces and speaks to the heart.
"Whether painting a glowing ocean sunrise, the light in a child's eyes, a vision seen in prayer, or a tiny songbird on a flowering tree branch, I endeavor to always approach my easel with appreciation and calm, and release my work with the hope that all viewing it will not only enjoy its beauty, but feel its peace and be uplifted."
The painting above, is one of Ellen's paintings of the marshy back bay area of coastal Delaware, titled "Winding Peace." The original is sold, but signed, numbered, limited edition, archival giclee prints are available on paper and on canvas.
To explore Ellen Rice's work in person, please click here. To learn more about Ellen click here:
She has been painting since a small child, winning her first statewide award in grade school, selling her first oil painting to a fellow art student as a teen, beginning what was to become a strong following globally.
Today, Ellen is considered one of the mid-Atlantic's most collected fine artists. Her paintings and fine art reproductions can be found in private homes, offices, government and corporate collections throughout the United States and in 18 countries on four continents.
"Light is at the center of my paintings. A friend once told me to always be aware of what I was thinking when painting, that people viewing the work will feel it. Each brush stroke carries the thoughts and feelings behind it. It's what brings smiles to people's faces and speaks to the heart.
"Whether painting a glowing ocean sunrise, the light in a child's eyes, a vision seen in prayer, or a tiny songbird on a flowering tree branch, I endeavor to always approach my easel with appreciation and calm, and release my work with the hope that all viewing it will not only enjoy its beauty, but feel its peace and be uplifted."
The painting above, is one of Ellen's paintings of the marshy back bay area of coastal Delaware, titled "Winding Peace." The original is sold, but signed, numbered, limited edition, archival giclee prints are available on paper and on canvas.
To explore Ellen Rice's work in person, please click here. To learn more about Ellen click here:
'Celebration Series' of rare small paintings continues
"Break of Day," nearing completon in my studio as it takes on my desired luminescence and depth, This 6" x 12" oil painting is Celebration Series #17/25.
Ellen's Celebration Series of 25 small original paintings is past the half way point, with less than 10 in this limited series remaining to be painted.
Check them out on the Celebration page or sign up for Ellen's eNewsletter so you don't miss out on the opportunity to own one you love.
Most of these rare small paintings are inspired by memories kicked off from the many thousands of reference photos Ellen has taken during all of her years living near Delaware's coast and other subjects that she's from beyond the area that she's wanted to paint.
The majority of her Celebration Series paintings to date have sold either in progress or immediately after release to dNews subscribers.
You may sign up for news about these paintings at the bottom of this page, being sure to select your eNews subject(s) of interest. What you sign up for is all you'll receive, no junk, no spam, and we never share subscribers' information with anyone, ever.
Check them out on the Celebration page or sign up for Ellen's eNewsletter so you don't miss out on the opportunity to own one you love.
Most of these rare small paintings are inspired by memories kicked off from the many thousands of reference photos Ellen has taken during all of her years living near Delaware's coast and other subjects that she's from beyond the area that she's wanted to paint.
The majority of her Celebration Series paintings to date have sold either in progress or immediately after release to dNews subscribers.
You may sign up for news about these paintings at the bottom of this page, being sure to select your eNews subject(s) of interest. What you sign up for is all you'll receive, no junk, no spam, and we never share subscribers' information with anyone, ever.
It goes so quickly. Summer is well underway and fall is around the corner. Be sure to stop by and see what is on my easel and going into print soon!
I love the light as summer heads toward the shoulder season. The colors of the sky, especially near twilight, are softer, richer, warmer. Here are wo examples. Above, "The Best of Friends," at right, "Evening Stroll." Call (302) 539-3405 to ask about portraits.
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Visiting the Studio & Gallery - the welcome mat is out all year
You are welcome to explore Ellen's work in person at her studio & gallery all year during listed hours. Click on the "Visit the Studio, Where & When" page for hours, directions and a link to a Google map.
"The Fish are Biting" (on the south side of Indian River Inlet) is one of Ellen's newest prints of the area surrounding Indian River Inlet's Charles Cullen Bridge. Signed prints available for $60,
You are welcome to explore Ellen's work in person at her studio & gallery all year during listed hours. Click on the "Visit the Studio, Where & When" page for hours, directions and a link to a live Google map.
The studio & gallery is located off the beaten path in the coastal area of southeastern Delaware in a purposefully built building in front of Ellen's home.
The studio offers plentiful north light through floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful James Farm Ecological Preserve on the Cedar Neck Peninsula on the northern outskirts of Ocean View, Delaware. The peninsula juts into Indian River Bay about one mile west of the Atlantic Ocean and about 2 miles northwest of Bethany Beach.
Ellen's studio is about a half hour south of Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, Delaware, and fifteen minutes north of Fenwick Island, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, depending on traffic. It's about 45 minutes north of Assateague Island, Virginia, home of the famed Chincoteague ponies.
Ample free, off-street parking is provided.
The studio & gallery is located off the beaten path in the coastal area of southeastern Delaware in a purposefully built building in front of Ellen's home.
The studio offers plentiful north light through floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful James Farm Ecological Preserve on the Cedar Neck Peninsula on the northern outskirts of Ocean View, Delaware. The peninsula juts into Indian River Bay about one mile west of the Atlantic Ocean and about 2 miles northwest of Bethany Beach.
Ellen's studio is about a half hour south of Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, Delaware, and fifteen minutes north of Fenwick Island, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, depending on traffic. It's about 45 minutes north of Assateague Island, Virginia, home of the famed Chincoteague ponies.
Ample free, off-street parking is provided.
Subscribers are the first to be informed
To be among the first to receive notices of your personally selected subject(s) of interest - from new original paintings and prints to special events and special offers - subscribe free to Ellen's eNewsletters at the bottom of this page.
We normally send out about one eNewsletter per month or less. We respect your privacy and do not share or sell your information to anyone ever. Be sure to note your specific areas of interest when you sign up.
We normally send out about one eNewsletter per month or less. We respect your privacy and do not share or sell your information to anyone ever. Be sure to note your specific areas of interest when you sign up.
Links to More News:
Most collected prints by Ellen Rice this month
A few of the honors awarded to Ellen and her gallery
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"QVC's Quest for America's Best" representing the State of Delaware - "One of Delaware's Best Beach Artists," Delaware Today Magazine" - One of Delaware’s Top Ten Most Collectible Artists," Delaware Beach Life Magazine - “2025, 2024, 2016, 2015 and 2014 Best Artist, Sussex County, Delaware," chosen by the readership of Coastal Style Magazine - "PNC Financial Artist of the Year” Commission award of PNC Financial - "One of the Top 10 Must- See Galleries and Museums in Delaware," The international Culture Trip - "NICHE National Top Retailer Award Finalist" awarded by The Rosen Group - White House Easter Egg Artist representing the State of Delaware - "Beebe HealthCare Commission Award," of an 18 square foot oil painting for the new Beebe SouthCoastal Cancer Treatment Center lobby - "Great American Paint-In Artist" representing the State of Delaware
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Below: A short video tour of some of Ellen's work and her studio, unfortunately low resolution
Note: the website address at the end of this video should be www.ellenrice.gallery (which is where you are).
Note: the website address at the end of this video should be www.ellenrice.gallery (which is where you are).
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30124 Territory Trail
"The Reservation", Ocean View, DE 19970 Hours: Weds, Fri, Sat 10-4; Sun: 11 to 3 
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