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The Best of Friends
A brother and sister take each other's hands and walk down the beach this classic portrayal of sibling love

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​20" x 16" oil on canvas and
​archival gicle'e reproductions
​by Ellen Rice

Private commission. Original sold

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The Best of Friends

by Ellen Rice

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​This loving image painted in oils is inspired by a moment captured on film by a young mother many years ago. Her daughter and son always had a strong bond, and one late afternoon along the Delaware coast she captured the essence of that bond on film when they spontaneously grasped each others' hands and started walking down the beach together.

Now grown, she says they are still "the best of ​friends."

A couple of years ago, the mother brought her image to me hoping I'd paint it for my ongoing "Children by the Sea" series. I loved the image the moment I saw it and was thrilled to paint it. It's one of my favorite paintings this year.

This is my sixth Children by the Sea painting. When I have enough together, I'll use the images to illustrate greeting cards depicting the healing joy of looking at life through a more childlike perspective.

While working on The Best of Friends in my gallery's studio space, others asked if I would put "The Best of Friends" in print. With the mother's blessing, I have.

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Note: Photo submissions from parents, grandparents, and guardians for possible inclusion in the series of the children in their lives are still ​being accepted. Please email me or stop by the gallery Saturday afternoons if you'd like more information.
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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 4
    • The Narrow path Vol V
    • Reflection Vol VI
    • In God's Hands Vol VII
    • Whatsoever things are lovely Vol VIII
  • Prints
    • Indian River Inlet
    • Seascapes and Beach
    • Bay and Marsh Paintings
    • Trees in the Landscape
    • Maps & Treasure Coast History
    • Lighthouses, Coast Guard Stations & Delaware's Watchtowers
    • Paintings Created to Uplift
    • Children
    • Dogs & Cats
    • Horses & Chincoteague Island Ponies
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pen, Ink & Watercolor
  • News & Events
  • 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 Prints
    • About Ellen Rice
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  • Special Offers
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