David Rice
A painter with a connection to both the natural world and urban environments, David has exhibited at galleries throughout the UK and Europe, having originally worked as an art director on various publications such as Elle, Empire and The Sunday Times. This background in visual communication has influenced his approach to painting, allowing him to bring a strong sense of composition and design to his work.
The landscape paintings are primarily inspired by the South Downs National Park. Through rich colour palettes and expressive brushwork, David’s aim is to capture the ever-changing moods of nature.
David also explores urban scenes, seeking out the poetry in city life, and the moments that often go unnoticed. He is particularly interested in the way cities bring people physically close together, yet at the same time emotionally and psychologically distanced.
All work is for sale unless stated. For enquiries, please email daverice100@gmail.com.
Exhibitions
2026
March 28 - May 9
Vanishing Place Group Show
Gallery North
Hailsham, UK
March 28 - September
Open 26 Group Show
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Worthing, UK
April 3-6
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
July 11-19
Summer Exhibition Group Show
Star Brewery Gallery
Lewes, UK
July 11-25
HIVE Group Show
Gallery North
Hailsham, UK
October 3-January 24, 2027
Hastings Open 2026
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings, UK
October 10- March 13, 2027
South Downs Open Group Show
Petersfield Museum
Petersfield, UK
November 14-22
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
November 19-22
Attainable Art Group Show
Barrett Street
London, UK
2025
March 1 - 15
Meander: Land + Water Group Show
Marine Workshops
Newhaven, UK
June 7 - 15
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
August 30 - October 19
Open 25 Group Show
Tarpey Gallery
Castle Donington, UK
September 6 - 21
Artwave Festival
The Saltbox Gallery
Birling Gap
East Sussex, UK
November 14 - 23
ING Discerning Eye Exhibition
The Mall Galleries
London, UK
November 29 - December 7
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
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
Eastbourne Artists 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
Eastbourne Artists 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
2023
April 10-13
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
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 Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
2022
June 11-19
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
November 19-27
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK
2021
December 4-12
Eastbourne Artists Open Houses
Eastbourne, UK