Presenting Cecil Rice

I have worked with Cecil for more than 10 years. He is a gifted, versatile and inspiring artist and tutor. He has always been very encouraging in helping me to develop my use and enjoyment of watercolour as a painting medium.

In the near 20 years of going to Cecil Rice’s Art classes I have been able to develop as an artist with my own style under his guidance. Not only have I gained a thorough understanding of how to approach a painting, but also what to look out for to achieve a successful composition in any subject of my choice.  His knowledge of colours and colour mixes are inexhaustible and through the years his willingness to explore other artists has challenged us to not stagnate, but to keep on developing as artists

Cecil is a wonderful , patient and resourceful teacher. He takes the time to encourage and advise using an extensive knowledge of other artists and artistic styles as well as his own expertise to help us develop our own artistic skills through experimentation and observation. He always gives encouraging and informative feedback. Painting along with Cecil is always a huge pleasure!

Over the years Cecil’s marvellous work has provided the inspiration for my watercolor painting. Cecil has a very appealing,fluid style, an eye for composition and a wonderful representation of light and colour. His teaching is very enjoyable; carefully helping you understand and develop essential techniques and approaches for your own pieces.

Cecil Rice is an unusual teacher in that he blends a wealth of his own specialist painting skills with excellent teaching practice which is reflected in his well considered and carefully planned classes. I would consider him to be a Master Watercolourist (this was the medium taught in our class), who is not too shy to demonstrate an excellent new painting every week for our zoom classes which is a rare thing.

He brings together a group of different abilities in a very encouraging way, allowing everyone to search for their own expression and talents. As a former Fine Art student I have learnt a huge amount of technique and approach by observing him or just the inspiration to paint along with my own versions of the projects he has set.

Cecil Rice is a brilliant artist. His colour, light and atmospheric handling of watercolour and oils are superb. He is a very inspiring, encouraging teacher being sensitive, instructive and very helpful. Cecil does very good demos and is spot on with his advice. His classes are fun and attract good, sympathetic artists.