David Rice Bio
I’m a painter with a deep connection to both the natural world and urban environments, always seeking to uncover the hidden beauty in the everyday. I originally trained as a graphic designer, and this background in visual communication has profoundly influenced my approach to painting, allowing me to bring a strong sense of composition and design to my work.
My landscape paintings are primarily inspired by the South Downs National Park, where I find endless beauty in the rolling hills, and quiet woodlands. Through rich colour palettes and expressive brushwork, I aim to capture the ever-changing moods of nature.
In addition to my rural landscapes, I also explore urban scenes, seeking out the poetry in city life. I’m drawn to the interplay of light and shadow, and the moments that often go unnoticed.
For me, art is about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Whether it’s the expansive landscapes of the South Downs or the intimate details of an urban street, I strive to reveal the hidden narratives and quiet magic that surround us every day. My background in graphic design continues to shape the way I see the world, helping me bring a unique perspective to both natural and man-made landscapes.
All my work is for sale. For enquiries, please email me at daverice100@gmail.com.
Exhibitions
September 1996
Radost, Prague, Czech Republic
Solo Show
May 2012
Brighton Open Houses
December 4-12, 2021
Eastbourne Open Houses
2022
June 11-19
Eastbourne Open Houses
November 19-27
Eastbourne Open Houses
2023
April 10-13
Eastbourne Open Houses
September 2-17
Artwave Festival
Wide Blue Spaces Group Show
Seaford, UK
September 2-17
Artwave Festival
indiVISIBLE Group Show
Cuckmere Haven, UK
November 10-12
Crypt Gallery Group Show
Seaford, UK
November 24 - December 23
Rogue Gallery Group Show
St Leonard’s On Sea, UK
November 25 - December 3
Eastbourne Open Houses
2024
February 12-18
Fishing Quarter Gallery Group Show
Brighton, UK
April 13-14
National Garden Scheme, Group Show
Coastguard Cottages
Cuckmere Haven, UK
May 25 - June 2
Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
July 13-21
Regenerate Group Show
Volt Gallery
Eastbourne, UK
September 7-8
Artwave Festival
Pump Barn Group Show
Cuckmere Haven, UK
September 7-22
Artwave Festival
indiVISIBLE Group Show
Cuckmere Haven, UK
October 2024 - February 2025
South Downs Open Group Show
Petersfield Museum
Petersfield, UK
November 8-19
ECHOS Group Show
Fox Yard Studios
Stowmarket, UK
November 16 - 24
Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
December 10-23
HERE+NOW Group Show
Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery
Chichester, UK
December 13 2024 - March 1 2025
AKA Fine Art Gallery Group Show
Cambridge, UK
2025
March 1 - 15
Meander: Land + Water Group Show
Marine Workshops
Newhaven, UK