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About Grace

Baltimore County
Doyle is a Baltimore, Maryland native. She will graduate from Towson University's Studio Arts program this Spring 2023. She graduated from The University of Baltimore with an MBA in 2019, MICA with a BFA in 2009, and The Baltimore School for the Arts in 2006. Throughout her studies, Doyle has spent several summers painting abroad including in Norway, under contemporary figurative painter Odd Nerdrum. Doyle is a Finalist in the 2023 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the… more
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Contemporary Realities

These paintings explore an opposing situation: contemporary people and objects and a limited palette and composition. The human figure is a fascinating subject and I continue to explore it because of the potential for self-reflection and individual response of the viewer. The limited palette only contains titanium white, yellow ochre, indian red, and ivory black to achieve every hue and value seen. By reducing the palette, decisions are reduced to warm or cool and light or dark.
  • Precious Cargo
    Precious Cargo
    "Precious Cargo", oil on linen, 24" x 24", 2015
  • Self Portrait
    Self Portrait
    "Self Portrait", oil on canvas mounted on wood, 20" x 18", 2009
  • Penny
    Penny
    "Penny", oil on linen, 48" x 50", 2017
  • Glance
    Glance
    "Glance", oil on linen, 24" x 24", 2017
  • Cookout
    Cookout
    "Cookout", oil on linen, 38" x 30", 2016
  • Self Portrait in Blue
    Self Portrait in Blue
    "Self Portrait in Blue", oil on linen, 14" x 11", 2018
  • Trio
    Trio
    "Trio", oil on linen, 12" x 12", 2018
  • Pink Shower Cap
    Pink Shower Cap
    "Pink Shower Cap", oil on linen, 8" x 10", 2018
  • Fluffy Cow
    Fluffy Cow
    "Fluffy Cow", oil on shellacked paper, 4" x 4.5", 2018
  • Piggy Rockwell
    Piggy Rockwell
    "Piggy Rockwell", oil on shellacked paper, 4" x 4.5", 2018
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    • Endless Narrative

    These figurative oil paintings were completed with the intention of creating suggestive narratives.  Color, shapes, and composition are explored alongside the psychological state of the figures. The positions of the objects and people selected are intentional and serve to move viewers to imagine their meaning. 
    • Sentimental
      Sentimental
      "Sentimental", oil on linen, 44" x 48", 2010
    • Troopers
      Troopers
      "Troopers", oil on linen, 66" x 33", 2009
    • Sunny Smithwick's Sweater
      Sunny Smithwick's Sweater
      "Sunny Smithwick's Sweater", oil on canvas linen blend, 20" x 30", 2011
    • Megan
      Megan
      "Megan", oil on linen, 24" x 20”, 2013
    • Sunday's Child
      Sunday's Child
      "Sunday's Child", oil on linen, 52" x 32", 2010
    • Neptune (Self Portrait)
      Neptune (Self Portrait)
      "Neptune (Self Portrait)", oil on linen, 31 ½ “ x 14 ½ ", 2010
    • Temper Tantrum (The Boy, Billy)
      Temper Tantrum (The Boy, Billy)
      "Temper Tantrum (The Boy, Billy)", oil on linen, 48" x 48", 2010
    • Warm Green
      Warm Green
      "Warm Green", oil on linen, 35" x 32", 2010
    • Darth (Self Portrait)
      Darth (Self Portrait)
      "Darth (Self Portrait)", oil on linen, 36" x 32", 2009
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    • Slow Down

    These are carefully executed oil paintings of people meaningful to me in their environments. In these intimate works, I am interested in pattern, light, and color.  Additionally, I contemplate the sensitive connection between my experience and their inner world. 
    • End of Time
      End of Time
      "End of Time", oil on linen, 27" x 24", 2021
    • Reflection (Self Portrait with Tilly)
      Reflection (Self Portrait with Tilly)
      "Reflection (Self Portrait with Tilly)", oil on panel, 8"x 8", 2020 Doyle clutches her small dog like a security blanket as it nuzzles into her shoulder. The animal disrupts the space, putting the artist at ease to confront the audience straight on. A playful bluish-purple shape gives the eye a resting place. The emerald hue in the background complements the pinkish orange of her skin, and coupled with multiple light sources, gives this painting a daydream-like quality. Together, artist and dog seek comfort and escape from their new and extraordinary reality.
    • Matt & Tilly in 2020
      Matt & Tilly in 2020
      "Matt & Tilly in 2020", oil on linen, 36" x 28", 2020
    • Microcosm
      Microcosm
      "Microcosm", 2021, oil on canvas linen, 30" x 28"
    • Night Creatures
      Night Creatures
      "Night Creatures", 2021, oil on linen, 20" x 14"
    • Vegetal Icon
      Vegetal Icon
      "Vegetal Icon", 2022, oil on canvas linen blend, 30" x 18"
    • Camouflage
      Camouflage
      Camouflage, oil on linen, 34" x 28", 2019
    • The Philosopher (Kevin in the Kitchen)
      The Philosopher (Kevin in the Kitchen)
      "The Philosopher (Kevin in the Kitchen)", oil on panel, 8" x 8", 2020
    • Sunset
      Sunset
      "Sunset", oil on panel, 6" x 6", 2020
    • Chebby
      Chebby
      "Chebby", oil on linen, 36" x 24", 2019
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