RAMON RICE (1928-1985): "Pueblo Plaza" Original Vintage Mid Century Modern Oil on Canvas - Circa 1975 Excellent Condition - Colors are Bold and Vibrant SIZE: 25 in. x 21 in. Original Frame - Hand Signed Email any questions you may have....thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to special packing necessities for framed art items, shipping times may take a few days longer depending on the item and shipping destination location. Email through for more information. RAMON RICE (20th Century): Ramon Rice was born in Salem Oregon in 1928. He was the middle child, and lone son of a family of five. After high school, he was inducted into the Army and served in Italy after the war. During his service in Italy he learned how to speak Italian fluently and spent time studying the masters in the great museums of Italy and Europe. He obtained a Masters Degree in Philosophy at Pacific Union College and later studied towards his doctorate in philosophy at USC. While studying at USC, he took voice lessons to strengthen his public speaking voice, for his intended career as a minister of the gospel. He developed a rich baritone voice and delighted in entertaining people with operatic arias at social gatherings. He started painting at an early age. His niece can recall the bedspread on his bed being used as a paint rag, and her mother keeping the door shut so guests wouldn't see it. She state he likely had the IQ of a genius, and was completely self taught as an artist. He learned through studying the techniques of the masters. He emulated elements of the classic portraiture artists from the Renaissance period, and onward. Although he painted landscapes and some still life works, his greatest love was painting people whose faces and bodies reflected great character from lives of hardship. He also enjoyed painting children. His family remmebers that though he loved beautiful things, he had hardly any possessions. His paintings were popular and commanded high prices, but he never could hold onto his money and seemed always in debt to his suppliers. He frequently gave money to those he felt needed it more than he did.