ISLE OF PALMS, SC, February 17, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Clay Rice has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Rice has established a distinguished career as a silhouette artist with Clay Rice Galleries, a role he has held since 1982. Over more than four decades, he has become recognized as an expert in silhouette art, earning national acclaim for his intricate and evocative works. His artistry has been featured in prominent publications, such as Country Living, Washington Times, Atlanta Constitution, Cookie Magazine, Southern Living Magazine and Garden & Gun Magazine. Additionally, his work was showcased in the CBS series "Army Wives," further expanding his visibility within the arts community.

Among Mr. Rice's most significant professional achievements is the design of the South Carolina ETV logo, a graphic that remains in use today and has been reproduced an estimated six to seven million times. His contributions to the visual arts are also represented in the permanent collection of the South Carolina State Museum. Additionally, his work was highlighted in a feature article in Garden & Gun magazine's October-November issue.

In addition to his visual art, Mr. Rice is an accomplished children's author. He has written several acclaimed books, including "When You Gave Me You" published in 2021, "At the Stroke of Goodnight" released in 2019, "Ants 'N' Uncles" in 2016, "The Stick" published in 2014, "The Lonely Shadow" released in 2013 and "Mama, Let's Make a Moon" also from 2013. His literary works have garnered numerous accolades: "The Lonely Shadow" received both the IPPY Award for Children's Book of the Year and the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, while "The Stick" earned the Benjamin Franklin Award for its compelling narrative and illustrations. Mr. Rice was also honored with a Kirkus Star for his contributions to children's literature, placing him among contenders for the prestigious Kirkus Prize.

Mr. Rice's educational background includes college coursework at Belmont University in Nashville. Beyond education, he credits his success to an unwavering belief instilled by those around him—the confidence of others in his ability to achieve his goals empowered him to pursue his ambitions without hesitation. This mindset has been instrumental throughout his artistic journey and continues to influence his approach to both art and authorship. His journey demonstrates that success is attainable for anyone. Despite facing significant challenges and setbacks throughout his life, he persevered and ultimately achieved success. His experience affirms his belief that if he can overcome adversity and succeed, others can as well.

Civically engaged, Mr. Rice creates an original silhouette each year to raise funds for Camp Woodie, reflecting his commitment to supporting youth-oriented initiatives beyond his professional endeavors. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, traveling, walking and weight training. He remains dedicated to giving back to those who have supported and collected his work over the years, with a particular emphasis on inspiring children through art and literature. Mr. Rice regularly visits schools to speak with students about creativity and seeks to encourage their artistic pursuits while he continues to enjoy fishing and the outdoors as often as possible.

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