Linda Whittemore

"Peles Ground" Mixed Media Abstract by Maui Artist

2018

Exhibiting the bold colors and textures that her work is known for, "Pele Chills" is a beautiful large abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. Using sculptural texture with beautiful se...

"Fancy Boxes" is a beautiful luminous abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. It exhibits the bold colors and textures that her work is known for. Evoking a feeling of exploration with b...

Exhibiting the bold colors and textures that her work is known for, "Seaside Sunset" is a beautiful abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. Using sculptural texture with beautiful sea g...

Exhibiting the bold colors and textures that her work is known for, "Barely Contained" is a beautiful abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. Using sculptural texture with beautiful lavenders and beautiful blues, red, lavender, and golds, this painting creates both a peaceful and dynamic mood. Nancy 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...