$712Sale Price|25% Off
'Abstract in Red and Ochre', AWS, NWS, Who’s Who in American Art, Albuquerque
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Carole Barnes AWS' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1985. Carole
Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
"Warming" by Nancy Eckels large abstract painting with textural oranges, pastels
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has
Acrylic, Other Medium
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
"Sky Prism" by Nancy Eckels abstract painting with textural blues and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has
Acrylic, Other Medium
$4,800
"Tropical Sparkle" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, teal, aqua, gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$6,500
"Sparks" Large abstract with textural gold, orange, lavender, blues and white
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Mysterious Moon" mixed media abstract w/ textural blues, golds, and black
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Wind and Rocks" mixed media abstract with textural pastel blues, golds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has
Acrylic, Other Medium
$7,200
""Color Chaos Diptych" Mixed Media abstract with textural Red, Orange, Blues
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Blue Trickle" Mixed Media with textural orange, green, blue and grays
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Wet and Woodsy" Mixed Media abstract with textural golds, blues and orange
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$4,900
"Pop and Pastel" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, orange, and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Sunshine Coast" Mixed Media with textural gold, orange, blues and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
"On Impulse " bold abstract with textural rich blues, purples, aqua, reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$5,900
"Ocean's Edge" Mixed Media with textural rich blues, teal, grays, aqua, gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$5,200
"More Than Half Full" Mixed Media with textural rich blues, teal, aqua, gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Fancy Rocks Blue" abstract with textural purples, blues, red and aqua
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$7,900
"Barely Contained" Mixed Media abstract with textural gold, red, and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Earth and Fire" Mixed Media abstract with textural greens, aqua and orange
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Sudden Gust" Mixed Media abstract with textural rich blues, teal, aqua
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Watery Weather" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, teal, and white
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Release" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, teal, turquoise
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
$3,600
"Bubbly At The Beach" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, teal, turquoise
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$3,200
"Waves and Wet Sand" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, white and tans
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$6,500
"Urban Seaside" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, purple, aqua and gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Soothing" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, teal, aqua and gray
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$6,500
"Golden Pools" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, teal, metallic gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Pele Chills" Mixed Media abstract with textural greens, blues, reds, gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$4,800
"Seaside Sunset" Mixed Media abstract with textural greens, blues, reds, gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Texture Love" Mixed Media abstract with textural greens, red and turquoise
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
$5,200
"Geometry In Motion"Mixed Media abstract with textural red, orange, blues, purple
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
$4,800
"Splash and Splatter" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, aqua and purple
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$1,200
"Moment of Warmth Mixed Media abstract with textural reds, orange, blues, purples
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Fissure" mixed media abstract painting with textural greens and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$11,700
" A Few Red Fancy Rocks" abstract with textural purples, blues, red and aqua
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$5,200
"Warm Undercurrent" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, white and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$7,900
"Cooling Trend" large abstract painting with textural black, golds, and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
$6,300Sale Price|20% Off
"Fan Dance" by Nancy Eckels abstract painting with textural tans, blue, and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
$1,700
"Shoreline" by Nancy Eckels abstract painting with textural greens and blues
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$5,200
"Golden Islands" by Nancy Eckels large abstract painting with texture and gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
$2,700
"Makin' Me Smile" by Nancy Eckels abstract painting with texture and blue-greens
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Fire In The Sky" by Nancy Eckels large abstract painting with texture and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
$5,200
"Acquifer" by Nancy Eckels large abstract painting with textural rust and blues
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Winter Sunset" abstract with textural blues, tans, and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
$3,800
"Lava Sea" mixed media abstract with textural pastel blues, orange, and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Shore Break" mixed media abstract w/ textural blues, lavender, and orange
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has
Acrylic, Other Medium
$4,900
"Ocean Spray" mixed media abstract with textural blues, metallic gold, and aquas
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Rare Earth" mixed media abstract with textural browns, orange, lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
$7,200
"Black Tie Affair" mixed media abstract with textural black, tan, gold, grays
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Making A Splash" mixed media abstract with textural blues, white, and aqua
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her
Acrylic, Other Medium
$3,900
"A Mysterious Background" mixed media abstract with textural blues, tan, grays
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
$4,900
"Pastel Party" mixed media abstract with textural blues, yellow, and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The
Acrylic, Other Medium
$6,900
"Cool Day, Warm Breeze" large abstract with textural blues, orange, and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Calm and Chaos" mixed media abstract with textural blues, orange, and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has
Acrylic, Other Medium
$2,700
"Ancient Architecture" abstract with textural blues, tans, oranges, and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed in homes and
Acrylic, Other Medium
"A Tiny Bit of Structure 2" abstract with textural blues, orange, and reds
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has
Acrylic, Other Medium
"Sea Dreams" mixed media abstract with textural blues, teal, and aquas
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has been placed
Acrylic, Other Medium
$11,900
"Morning Blender Triptych" abstract with textural oranges, black, and lavender
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews. The past 18 years her worked has
Acrylic, Other Medium
Nancy Eckels became a full-time artist only after ending another creative career. She moved to California to attend college, and happily worked in television for many years. She was a director on the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful when she decided to move on to full-time painting. Given her family background, it seemed like the most natural transition she could make.
Nancy was born in Kingston, New York, but moved to Utah at age 7 when her father was transferred for his work. With her family, she spent her summers exploring many of the national parks and natural wonders of the West, where her father loved to fish and photograph. He instilled in her a love and appreciation for the beauty and colors of nature, while her mother taught her many of the lessons of art.
Nancy gained quite an art education through "osmosis" while being around talented family members. She has learned much from working with several experimental abstract painters, including Katherine Chang Liu, Carole Barnes, and Pat Dews.
Over the past 18 years Nancy’s work has been placed in homes and businesses across the country. Before she gave up the traveling life, she participated for multiple years in several of the top juried art shows in the United States, including the La Quinta Arts Festival in the California desert and the annual show at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in Arizona.
Nancy’s mission continues — that is to continue to create special paintings that speak to her and her collectors. And she will keep applying paint to every canvas with that in mind!
Nancy will be painting as long as she can hold a brush. It's a passion that will not be lost to retirement. She lives with her husband in Canyon Country, California.
Find original Nancy Eckels paintings on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Pacific Edge Gallery)
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