June 2023: Randy Eckard Works In Watercolor A Solo Exhibition of Paintings

Richard Boyd Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the seventh 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 his 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.

Randy has won over 190 awards for his paintings in watercolor throughout New England and the Southeast most recently winning two top awards: Best of Show, and 1st place In Watercolor at the January 2023 Beaux Arts Festival in Coral Gables, Florida.

Below are images of the twenty-four paintings by Randy selected for his solo exhibition. Please note, images are for reference only as no image can capture the depth and nuances of an original work of art as seen in person at the gallery.

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Top image Carriage House a 21” x 15” original watercolor on paper painting courtesy of Randy Eckard. Bottom image Cedar Shadows a 12” x 8” original watercolor on paper painting courtesy of Randy Eckard.

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Randy Eckard ~ ‘Classic Connection’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 16″ x 24″ Retail $4900. SOLD

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Good Luck’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 24″ x 16″ Retail $4900.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Carriage House’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 15″ Retail $4200.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Cedar Shadows’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1900.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘October Fog’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1700.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Stonington Overlook’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 15″ Retail $4200.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘The Gift of Shade’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1900.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Winter Meadow’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 15″ x 21″ Retail $3800.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Years of Use’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Mop Closet’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 15″ Retail $4200.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Looking West’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 22″ x 16″ Watercolor on Paper 22″ x 16″  Retail $3600.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘These Boots’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Spaces Between’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 14″ x 20.5″ Retail $3600.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Call To Serve’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1800.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Seen Better Days’ ~ Original Watercolor 15″ x 21″ $3800.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Drydock’ ~ Original watercolor on Paper 21″ x 29″ Retail $5600

Randy Eckard ~ “Gone South’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8” Retail $1800.

Randy Eckard ~ “Incoming Tide” ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 15″ x 21″ Retail $3400.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Frozen In Time’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 10″ x 16″ Retail $1900.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Rockbound’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 28″ Retail $5600.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Rachel’s Kitchen’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 12″ x 8″ Retail $1900.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Timeless Function’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1800.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Cranberry Point’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1800.

Randy Eckard ~ ‘Meaning Too Much’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 8″ x 12″ Retail $1800.

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