Patricia Rice Studio

Brother and Sister, pastel by Patty Rice

See our newer collection at www.patriciaricestudio.com.

Patricia (Patty) Rice creates high quality custom portraits in a variety of media including: pastels, graphite, and oils. Each portrait is an original work of art signed by the artist and destined to become a valued heirloom.

Portraits by Patricia Rice are perfect for:

  • Celebrating a wedding, christening, or that special birthday.
  • Preserving the memory of a favorite person or event.
  • Magazine covers, advertisements, stationary, or illustrations.
  • Retirement presents or business gifts.

Wedding, pastel by Patty RiceCommissioning a portrait is easy and surprisingly affordable. Most portraits are done from photographs so there is no need for a lengthy or uncomfortable sitting. Patty can work from a photograph that you supply or she can photograph the subject.

Ears Flying in the Wind, 
pastel by Patty RiceWhen you commission a portrait by Patricia Rice you will receive a written commission agreement, a fixed price, and a copy of our total customer satisfaction guarantee. Portrait prices vary with your choice of media, the size of the portrait, and the number of subjects.

Discovery, graphite by Patty RicePlease browse through our collections and then contact us to find out how easy it is to commission a fine portrait by Patricia Rice.

Looking for a last minute gift? Contact us to order a Gift Certificate for a portrait by Patricia Rice.

Latest portraits--
   Margaret oil by Patricia McMahon Rice
   No Fear pastel by Patricia McMahon Rice
   Isabella graphite by Patricia McMahon Rice
Future classes--
July 7 to 9, 2009:
10:00 - 1:00
 A Pastel Intensive

Landscapes in Pastel - Lynn Goldstein - $135
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 13 to 17, 2009:
 Getting Good References

Intro to Photography for the Artist - $115 

 Margriet Grant and Patricia Rice

 
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 13 to 17, 2009:
10:30-12:00
 Focus on the Features - $120

How to Draw the Human Face For Absolute Beginners 

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 13 to 17, 2009:
12:30-5:00
 "Petals and Pots" Still Life

Intro to Oil Painting - $170

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 13 to 17, 2009:
3:00 - 5:00
 Fields and Flowers; Mountains, Seas and Skies

Landscapes in Pastel - $145 8-Adult

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 13 to 17, 2009:
6:00 - 7:30
 Cartooning For Kids - $120

Margriet Grant
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 20 to 24, 2009:
10:30-12:00
 Focus on the Features -$120 Age 10-Adult

How to Draw the Human Face for Absolute Beginners

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 20 to 24, 2009:
12:30-2:00
 Loosen Up and Learn to Sketch

Life Drawing - $130 Age 12-Adult

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 20 to 24, 2009:
2:30-5:00
 Going a Step Further - $170  Age 12-Adult

Still Life in Oil - Part 1 or 2

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 20 to 24, 2009:
6:30 - 8:00
 "That Magical Evening Light" - $115

Intro to Photography - age 12 - Adult

Margriet Grant and Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 20 to 24, 2009:
9:00- 10:30
 All Things Wild & Wonderful

Wildlife in Pastel - $120 Age 8-Adult

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 27 to 31, 2009:
10:30-12:00
 Feathers and Florals - $120

Colored Pencil or Pastel

Age 8 - adult
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 27 to 31, 2009:
12:30-2:30
 "Getting A Likeness" - $145

Intro to Portraiture in Pastel                               Age 12 - Adult

 
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 27 to 31, 2009:
2:30 - 5:00
 Getting A Likeness

Intro to Oil Portraiture From Life - $180         Age 14 - Adult 

Supplies not included - see Patty for list 
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
July 27 to 31, 2009:
9:00-10:30
 "All Things Wild and Wonderful"  $120

Wildlife in Pastel - Age 8 - Adult

Patricia Rice
Patty McMahon Rice Studio

 
August 3 to 6, 2009:
9:30 - 12:30
 Sculpting the Reclining Figure From Life - $180 Age 12 - Adult 

Fran Di Lorenzo