Painter, writer, gallery creator Ellen Rice is one of the East Coast's most collected artists. Working from her home on the edge of a wildlife refuge in the backbay area of coastal Bethany Beach, Delaware, her paintings and gallery reflect a great love of natural beauty and a vast array of interests.

From her nationally bestselling Treasure Beaches of the Mid-Atlantic map and luminscent seascapes and landscapes to her touchingly lifelike human and animal portrait, her work is found in private, corporate and government collections throughout the world.

"My greatest joy is sharing with paint and words moments I've experienced that create awe."