Kate Rice
an animal and nature artist living in a treehouse

I am an artist living in a treehouse in the mountains of Front Royal, VA. I have been drawing and creating works for as long as I can remember. I studied Art at Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia. Nowadays I spend my time watching the wildlife and taking in nature from my backyard. I’m a lover of animals and hope to share their stories.
I start with a drawing usually or even a watercolor. The medium changes depending on animal and mood. If an image sticks with me long enough it normally becomes an oil painting or a linocut print. Everything I put into a piece is intentional, right down to the colors used. They are symbolic, I think of the way a color makes me feel. The animals are also symbolic. They tell a story. For example, to me the Bee is diligence, the Deer is calmness, and the Bear is strength. Everything has meaning and everything has a purpose.
Contact
All inquires can be sent to my email.
Be social with me! You can find me @artistinatreehouse on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
Latest Exhibitions
2020
Art at the Mill
Millwood, Virginia
April 25th - May 10th (Canceled)
Life Aquatic
Shenandoah Arts Council
Winchester, Virginia
September 20th (Virtual Art Show)
https://www.shenarts.org/life-aquatic/
2019
Art at the Mill
Millwood, Virginia
April 27th - May 12th
Mountain Encounters
Old Town Welcome Center
Winchester, Virginia
July 12th - August 31st