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.
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Be social with me! You can find me @artistinatreehouse on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok!
Latest Exhibitions and Works on View
2020-2023
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Rain Barrels (2020)
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Serenity Farm Animal Sanctuary
Berryville, Virginia
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Passionflower VIP Donor Wall (2023)
Serenity Farm Animal Sanctuary
Berryville, Virginia
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2020
Art at the Mill
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Millwood, Virginia
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April 25th - May 10th (Canceled)
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Life Aquatic
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Shenandoah Arts Council
Winchester, Virginia
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September 20th (Virtual Art Show)
https://www.shenarts.org/life-aquatic/
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2019
Art at the Mill
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Millwood, Virginia
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April 27th - May 12th
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Mountain Encounters
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Old Town Welcome Center
Winchester, Virginia
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July 12th - August 31st
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