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     . . . and so much more                          ​
Above: Detail from "Always your Friend," 16" x 20" commissioned oil on canvas

Sharing awe

PictureAn artist's view. "I like to check the day's progress on paintings I'm working on in reverse, via an old mirror leaning against the studio wall. Immediately any imbalances stand out, especially with portraits, but everything really." Ellen
Ellen is a lifelong fine artist motivated by the desire to share through her paintings and words "moments and places that inspire me to awe." 

Helen Steiner Rice (no relation) once said that you can't change the whole world, but you can "brighten up the corner where you are."  All of her art,  Ellen says, is done in appreciation for what she sees in the hope of bringing more light into our world in a perceptible way.

"Someone once told me to take care with what I was thinking while I was painting, that sensitive people would pick up those thoughts. That struck home with me. I don't paint perfectly, but I've seen such wonderful, strong responses to my work.

"Throughout my career, I've consistently painted with the hope that others will perceive the sense of awe or wonder I'm feeling when looking at the subject I'm painting, whether the beautiful or sublime, crashing waves, mist over mountaintops, sunlit fields, a mundane object or the loving look in the eyes of a child.

"My perpetual hope is that what I'm working on will uplift when completed. People picking up on the great, I feel God-given, appreciation that I feel so strongly is the only way I can account for the responses to my work. There's skill involved. Even after decades of painting, I'm continually studying, learning new (and old) things about different paints, applications and tools, but it's more than that."

Ellen works from a purposefully built studio with a wide expanse of north-facing windows and doors overlooking the peaceful vista of the southeastern side of coastal Delaware's James Farm Ecological Preserve about a mile or so in from the Atlantic Ocean. 


From her luminescent seascapes and landscapes to her internationally collected Strength of Woman series and nationally bestselling Treasure Beaches of the Mid-Atlantic map, and human and animal portraits, her work is found in private, corporate, educational and government collections in 18 countries on 4 continents. 

Her studio/gallery and these pages provide ways to begin to explore and collect her work. The studio is open to visitors two to three days most weeks. Click on the "Visit the Studio, Where & When" page above for current hours.

You may read more about Ellen and the creation of her studio and gallery here.

Please note that all painting and print images are digital, the best high tech approximation of what they look like in person, and also viewed through your digital device. They are always best seen in person. Most people say the painting images are much better.  Here's Helen Steiner Rice's poem, "Brighten Your Corner."


Ellen's new Studio is open for drop-in visits three days a week

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You are welcome to visit during these hours:

      Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


      Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m.
 
Other days and times by calling the studio at (302) 539-3405.

The studio is easy to get to, located three turns from Coastal Highway north of Bethany Beach, Delaware. Click here for exact location and live Google directions. 

To keep apprised of Ellen's debuting works and shows, sign up for her monthly eNews here and select your areas of interest or simply pick up your phone and ​call  (302) 539-3405. 



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“One of Delaware’s Most Collectible Artists” ~ Delaware Beach Life Magazine
“Best Artist, Sussex County, Delaware” ~ Coastal Style Magazine
“Artist of the Year” ~ commission award of PNC Financial
“One of Delaware’s Three Best Beach Artists” ~ Delaware Today Magazine
Creator, one of the “Top 10 Must See Galleries and Museums in Delaware” ~ The Culture Trip
Beebe HealthCare Commission Award featured artist, Delaware
"Great American Paint-In" artist Representing Delaware


~ Most collected prints this month ~

Standing on the Rock, Strength of Woman Series, Vol. I
Freedom
Evening Light 12" x 16" oil on canvas

Below: preview some of Ellen's work and her studio put together by friend and fellow artist John Donato
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​30124 Territory Trail, Ocean View, DE 19970 
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Friday and Saturday 10 to 4
Sunday 12 to 3

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  • Home
  • Original Paintings
    • Original oils and pastels
    • Portraits & Other Commissions
  • Strength of Women Series
    • About the Series
    • Standing on the Rock Vol I
    • The Journey Vol II
    • No Way Out Vol III
    • Freedom Vol IV
    • The Narrow path Vol V
    • Reflection Vol VI
    • In God's Hands Vol VII
    • Whatsoever things are lovely Vol VIII
  • Prints
    • About Ellen Rice Prints
    • Indian River Inlet
    • Seascapes and Beach
    • Bay Scenes
    • Maps & Treasure Coast History
    • Lighthouses, Coast Guard Stations & Delaware's Watchtowers
    • Paintings Created to Uplift
    • Children's Prints and Portraits
    • Dog Portraits & Prints
    • Pony & Horse Portraits & Prints
    • Trees, Nature & Wildlife Landscapes
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pen, Ink, Watercolor & Pencil Drawings
  • Studio Notes
  • Gifts & gift cards
    • ELLEN'S SMALL GIFTS
    • GIFT CARDS
    • LEAF LEATHER by CL Whiting >
      • Prototype & Debuting Leaf Leather by Cl Whiting
      • Card Cases & Other Small Accessories
      • Classic Handbags
      • Coinpurse & Cosmetic
      • Leather-Edged Bags
      • Small Bags
      • Totes
      • Working Bags
      • Men's Wallets
      • Women's Wallets
    • AMERICAN HANDMADE >
      • GLASS ART >
        • Chiara Reading Stained Glass
        • Justin Cavagnaro Glass Art
        • Luke Adams Hand Blown Glass Art
      • RAKU - JDavis Inner Spirit Rattles
      • CLOCKS & TOYS by Laughing Moon
      • JEWELRY BY THE SHORE >
        • Austin Cake's Sun Sea Sand Sea Glass Jewelry
        • Meg's Prism Sea Glass Jewelry
        • Diane Page Beach Glass Jewelry Designs
        • Kim Doughty-Cavagnaro
      • PUPPETS & PUPPET KITS - Cate & Levi
      • WOOD >
        • Steve Baldwin Wooden Toys
  • About
    • About the Studio
    • About Ellen Rice
    • About Ellen Rice Prints
    • Staff
    • Services & Policies
  • Special Offers
  • Virtual Wall
  • Visit the studio, where & when
  • Contact