Artist Statement

Ryan Rice

My artwork is a reflection of me; funny, witty, smart, opinionated and always unexpected. I created a name for myself painting humorous paintings, puns and play on words. Recently I've added Figurative and Pop Culture series' to my repertoire. I paint images that I find beautiful, vividly inspiring and create emotion in me.  

I strive to challenge myself every time I pick up a paintbrush or mix colors. It is through this challenge that inspires me to try new things, advance my work and continually create new pieces.  

When I finish a painting, I’m ready for it to find its new home. I have had my time in creation and development, and when it's finished, my time with it is over and I know it was created for the enjoyment of others.

I love what I do. I love creating artwork, and am proud of the images I create. Beautiful, meaningful images that speak to individuals as much as they spoke to me.

In 2017, I was honored to be awarded the “Brandon Borchert Pop Art Award”.

I work out of my newly constructed Studio in Arvada where I also have my office as a Realtor at West and Main. While many of my sold original paintings live in the United States, others are in collections around the world including France, United Kingdom and Japan to name a few.