(American, 20th C.) Betsey Rice, who lives in New England, has been working with clay for over 35 years. These pieces feature her most recent efforts in creating marine life forms. Betsey's intent is to celebrate the richness of nature by sculpting commonly found sea life in oversized proportions and to awaken the viewer to the wonders of our natural surroundings. All pieces are made of high-fire stoneware or porcelain and can be hung or displayed inside or out. Many are multi-fired to attain the depth of coloring.

Betsey majored in advertising design at Green Mountain College and went on to study pottery with Robert Westervelt of Decatur, Georgia, Alice Wills of Stonington, CT, and MaryAnn Stella-Killilea of Kingston, RI. She has continued course work in ceramics at Connecticut College, the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, Community College of Rhode Island, Salve Regina University, the South County Art Association and the Worcester Center for Crafts.

In addition to her sculpture and pottery, Betsey is active in volunteer work, most notably with the Chorus of Westerly. She has been a singing member for 29 years and has served as chair of numerous committees, board member, vice-president, president, and interim manager. She is currently a literacy volunteer for the Washington County LVA and president of the Blue Mitten Thrift Shop.

Betsey Rice is exclusively represented by Quester Gallery.