See Indiana artist Nancy Noel and her work through the years

Nancy Noel’s paintings of flowers were rare, but her family says the signature and attributes of the painting found at a Florida Goodwill store match Noel’s style.

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Theresa West-Taylo and her daughter Claire Taylo stand beside the Nancy Noel painting they found at a Goodwill in Port Charlotte, Florida.

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A new documentary about artist Nancy Noel will premiere at the Heartland International Film Festival.

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Nancy Noel,s painting The Dolls (pictured here) was inspired by her Christmas memories spent at her grandfather’s house (from the photograph she submitted) with her sister and cousin. (image provided by Nancy Noel) for an Indy Living story for Christmas Day

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The Sanctuary, owned by Nancy Noel, at 75 North Main Street in Zionsville. 2009 (Joe Vitti / Indianapolis Star)

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Nancy Noel famously utilizes quilts in her paintings like “Cat in Composition,” but she will be filling her Zionsville gallery with vintage and contemporary quilts i the exhibit titled, “Premiere Quilt Show.” Visual Arts – Best Bets for Thursday, August 5 – Premiere Quilt Show for pappas 2010

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French country home of contemporary realist Nancy Noel on Llandfair Farm in Zionsville, Indiana. Noel’s living room features a number of the artist’s paintings including “Angel of Serenity” .

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NANCY NOEL’s SANCTUARY, 75 North Main Street Zionsville.

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Whisper by artist, Nancy Noel ::::: SANCTUARY, 75 North Main Street Zionsville. For Mary Lee Pappas 2010 image provided by Nancy Noel

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Contemporary realist Nancy Noel and her lama Abracadabra in Noel’s bedroom in her French country home on Llandfair Farm in Zionsville, Indiana. Noel’s Lamas are naturally house broken and love to look at themselves in the mirror. The artist takes some of her 20 lamas to visit nursing homes and other places where they can add cheer to peoples lives. Tuesday April 6th 2008, (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star)

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French country home of contemporary realist Nancy Noel on Llandfair Farm in Zionsville, Indiana. The library in Noels home offers a taste of Africa. It’s filled with items the artist has brought back from her travels to the continent. May 1st 2008, (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star)

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Nancy Noel is seen in front of some of her paintings at the open house Sunday. This is from an Open House at Nancy Noel Sancturary, 75 North Main Street, Sunday 11/22/09.

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“Big Dog Lullaby” is one of Zionsville artist Nancy Noel’s latest works. The Sanctuary – The Art of N.A. Noel, Nancy Noel’s gallery in Zionsville, Ind., Saturday, December 19, 2009. (MATT DIAL / The Indianapolis Star)

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“Timeout” is one of Zionsville artist Nancy Noel’s latest works. The Sanctuary – The Art of N.A. Noel, Nancy Noel’s gallery in Zionsville, Ind., Saturday, December 19, 2009. (MATT DIAL / The Indianapolis Star)

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“Lilly” is one of Zionsville artist Nancy Noel’s latest works. The Sanctuary – The Art of N.A. Noel, Nancy Noel’s gallery in Zionsville, Ind., Saturday, December 19, 2009. (MATT DIAL / The Indianapolis Star)

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“Two Girls” is one of Zionsville artist Nancy Noel’s latest works. The Sanctuary – The Art of N.A. Noel, Nancy Noel’s gallery in Zionsville, Ind., Saturday, December 19, 2009. (MATT DIAL / The Indianapolis Star)

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“January Foal” is one of Zionsville artist Nancy Noel’s latest works. This image is a portrait of a mare and her baby raised on Nancy’s farm in Zionsville. The original is owned by actor Robert Redford. The Sanctuary – The Art of N.A. Noel, Nancy Noel’s gallery in Zionsville, Ind., Saturday, December 19, 2009. (MATT DIAL / The Indianapolis Star)

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“Angel Child” Christmas ornament hand-made by Linda Koenig, with art by Nancy Noel. The Sanctuary – The Art of N.A. Noel, Nancy Noel’s gallery in Zionsville, Ind., Saturday, December 19, 2009.

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“Angel of the Arts” Christmas ornament hand-made by Linda Koenig, with art by Nancy Noel. The Sanctuary – The Art of N.A. Noel, Nancy Noel’s gallery in Zionsville, Ind., Saturday, December 19, 2009. (MATT DIAL / The Indianapolis Star)

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HomeFINDER (AtHome) on artist, Nancy Noel. Pictured here, Noel,s painting, When Winter Comes, in the master bedroom, within the Noel home. (Photo/Frank Espich)

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Contemporary realist Nancy Noel and her lamas on Llandfair Farm in Zionsville, Indiana. Noel’s Lamas enjoy a comfortable life on the farm where some roam freely. The artist takes some of her 20 lamas to visit nursing homes and other places where they can add cheer to peoples lives. Tuesday April 6th 2008, (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star)

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Visitors explore the former chruch sancturary where many painting were on exhibit. This is from an Open House at Nancy Noel Sancturary, 75 North Main Street, Sunday 11/22/09.

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