Fine Art & Portraiture
About the Artist
Patricia McMahon Rice is an award-winning artist specializing in fine art oil paintings in the Classical Realist tradition. Her artistic approach combines a thoughtful blend of past and present, using time-honored techniques and materials of the great masters while adding her own contemporary flare, resulting in works of art that are aesthetically beautiful and unmistakably [...]
Upcoming Exhibition
"Come Away, O Human Child, to the Water and the Wild"
Patricia's recent work includes a variety of paintings of children at play, inspired by the paintings of Winslow Homer and William Adolph Bouguereau. Each work seeks to capture the carefree innocence of childhood moments, and the simple joy of exploring nature's wonders.
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For those who would like to see these new works, the entire collection will be featured in an upcoming exhibition titled "Come Away, O Human Child, to the Water and the Wild." The exhibition will be held from October 3 to November 3 at the artist's studio in The Plains, VA. [...]
Workshops
Join Patricia on November 23rd for a full-day, hands-on workshop at the Stuart Street Atelier, located in the historic Old Train Station in The Plains, Virginia. In this immersive session, artists will design and create their own custom travel journal—perfect for capturing your sketches in ink, charcoal, and white gouache accents. Whether you're looking to experience and remember your travels or simply expand your artistic toolkit, this workshop will guide you through the process of [...]
