Biography
About Nancy
Nancy Eckert was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania and enjoyed many wonderful summers on the beaches at Presque Isle State Park. She comes from a family with artistic talent including a brother who is a fine artist with pen and ink.
It was on a cold, snowy evening at a beachside night club that she met her husband Dave. For many years Dave and Nancy spent their free time boating and enjoying the waters of Lake Erie. Their longing for the warm temperatures of Florida prompted a move to Fort Myers in 1999.
It was on a cold, snowy evening at a beachside night club that she met her husband Dave. For many years Dave and Nancy spent their free time boating and enjoying the waters of Lake Erie. Their longing for the warm temperatures of Florida prompted a move to Fort Myers in 1999.
Discovering Art
Since moving to Florida, Nancy has enjoyed the local art shows and grew to appreciate the beauty of hand-crafted vases and stained glass works.
In 2006, Nancy learned to work with mosaics in an art class offered by artist Rosemary Rizzo, owner of Flamingo Fanny Mosaics. In 2007, Nancy’s work entitled Glitz and Glamour was selected for the Mosaic Art 3 International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Art.
In 2006, Nancy learned to work with mosaics in an art class offered by artist Rosemary Rizzo, owner of Flamingo Fanny Mosaics. In 2007, Nancy’s work entitled Glitz and Glamour was selected for the Mosaic Art 3 International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Art.
Sanibel Island - Seashell Capital of the World
After many visits to the beaches in Florida, Nancy finally decided to do something with the seashells she accumulated over the years. When she stopped at a local seashell shop only to find their seashell wreaths were made overseas, she become inspired to create wreaths with Florida seashells. “Every time I go to Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, or Bonita Beach and pick up a shell, I’m amazed at nature’s artwork — there are so many different patterns, shapes, and sizes of shells. And when I walk along the surf, I see a variety of people shelling from toddlers to men smoking cigars. Everybody loves them.”
The artist in her makes Nancy want to create each seashell wreath with its own style and character. Whether it’s arranging the shells in a certain color scheme, painting the shells, or adding special touches such as dried flowers, mangrove leaves, or hand-painted ornaments, she knows each wreath will have that unique, artistic touch.
Each wreath has its own style and character - like a snowflake, no two are alike!
The artist in her makes Nancy want to create each seashell wreath with its own style and character. Whether it’s arranging the shells in a certain color scheme, painting the shells, or adding special touches such as dried flowers, mangrove leaves, or hand-painted ornaments, she knows each wreath will have that unique, artistic touch.
Each wreath has its own style and character - like a snowflake, no two are alike!
Nancy is a member of Conchologists of America.
