June 2022: Randy Eckard – Works in Watercolor a Solo Exhibition of Paintings
Richard Boyd Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the sixth solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by nationally renowned Maine watercolorist Randy Eckard on June 1st at 10:00 a.m. Raised in North Carolina, Randy Eckard studied at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida and the Haywood School of Craft in Clyde, North Carolina. A trained commercial and fine artist living in Blue Hill, Maine Randy’s career as a fine artist working exclusively with watercolors spans more than three decades. Randy is known for his use of light and shadow, with the subject of most of his paintings being light and how it defines and shapes the scene before him. His realistic traditional style watercolor paintings depict the timeless beauty and charm of Maine’s architecture and landscapes. For the two years in a row Randy was selected as one of Maine’s most noteworthy artists for The artmaine Annual Guide. He has won over 190 awards for his paintings in watercolor throughout New England and the Southeast most recently winning the Red Ribbon Award in Watercolor, Graphics, and Drawings at the Vero Beach, Florida 2021 Under the Oaks Arts Festival. His work is widely collected and included in numerous private and corporate collections
For exhibit updates and news like the gallery on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery and follow it on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 . Below are images of the paintings selected for the exhibit. Please note, images are for reference only. No image can capture the depth and detail of an original work of art as seen in person at the gallery. Top image of the ‘The Ell’ an original watercolor on paper 21” x 15” Bottom image ‘Looking West’ an original watercolor on paper 22″ x 18″
Randy Eckard- Learn More Randy Eckard ~ ‘Portal’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 15″ Retail $4200.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘The Ell’ ~ Original Watercolor on paper 21″ x 15″ Retail $4200.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Spaces Between’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 14″ x 20.5″ Retail $3600.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Leaving the Island’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 28″ x 20″ Retail $5400.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Duet’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 15″ x 21″ Retail $4200.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Years of Use’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Rachel’s Kitchen’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1900.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Meaning Too Much’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1800.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Old Companion’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1800.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘These Boots’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Turning Back II’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ $1800.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘A Century Later’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 20.5″ x 14″ Retail $3800.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Cranberry Point’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1800.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Could Still Be Surprised’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ $1800.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘More Than Chance’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 15″ x 21″ Retail $3800.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Looking West’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 22″ x 16″ Retail $3600.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘From Another Time’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 15″ Retail $4200.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Call To Serve’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Timeless Function’~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 18″ Retail $1800.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Incoming Tide’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 15″ x 21″ Retail $3400.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Seen Better Days’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 15″ x 21″ Retail $3800.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Drydock’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 29″ Retail $5400.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Gone South’ ~ Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Winter Meadow’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 15″ x 21″ Retail $3800.
 Randy Eckard ~ ‘Garage Window’ ~ Original Watercolor on paper8″ x 12″ Retail $1800. SOLD  Randy Eckard ~ ‘Closed for the Season’ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.
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