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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 [...]

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Recent Awards & Recognition

"Serenity" Named Finalist for 2023 Almenara Art Prize 

Patricia has received word that one of her portraits, titled "Serenity" (oil on copper), has been named a finalist in the Almenara Art Prize international competition. As a finalist, her piece will be permanently displayed on the Almenara Collection's website, and will be in the running for [...]

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Recent Work

Patricia's most recent work includes four new portraits of birds, each painted in oil on copper. The portraits feature a majestic macaw, a pair of handsome bald eagles, a yellow-headed caracara, and a charm of goldfinches enjoying a patch of sunflowers [...]

New Workshop Added 

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 [...]

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