RIcECOER82108.jpgAmy Rice is one of those "knew her when" artists—most likely to get snapped up by a savvy Anthropologie buyer and busted out as the next big thing. Her recent open studio night let us catch up with her work and covet as usual.

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Pretty with underlying edge, Amy's work never fails to intrigue—whether it's in a show, a Mpls restaurant like Barbette, or better yet, on our own walls. See her main site for much more work.

She works with stencils she draws and cuts herself. Learn more about her process and inspirations and see upcoming shows at her blog.

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Bird themes and mysterious brunettes of varying ages are recurring themes

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A glimpse plus a closer look at fabulous aged metal box with bird

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This panel was created with an old door from a friend's recent remodel

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Arresting and ambiguously innocent

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More, more, more

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A closer look at the painted chest above

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The studio and partnered bike workshop peers around this striking screen

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More raven ladies—interestingly, the artist herself is a natural blonde

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In a back corner, this B&W work stood out—punctuated by turquoise frames