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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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.
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End of Time"End of Time", oil on linen, 27" x 24", 2021
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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.
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Matt & Tilly in 2020"Matt & Tilly in 2020", oil on linen, 36" x 28", 2020
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Microcosm"Microcosm", 2021, oil on canvas linen, 30" x 28"
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Night Creatures"Night Creatures", 2021, oil on linen, 20" x 14"
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Vegetal Icon"Vegetal Icon", 2022, oil on canvas linen blend, 30" x 18"
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CamouflageCamouflage, oil on linen, 34" x 28", 2019
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The Philosopher (Kevin in the Kitchen)"The Philosopher (Kevin in the Kitchen)", oil on panel, 8" x 8", 2020
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Sunset"Sunset", oil on panel, 6" x 6", 2020
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Chebby"Chebby", oil on linen, 36" x 24", 2019
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.
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Precious Cargo"Precious Cargo", oil on linen, 24" x 24", 2015
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Self Portrait"Self Portrait", oil on canvas mounted on wood, 20" x 18", 2009
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Penny"Penny", oil on linen, 48" x 50", 2017
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Glance"Glance", oil on linen, 24" x 24", 2017
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Cookout"Cookout", oil on linen, 38" x 30", 2016
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Self Portrait in Blue"Self Portrait in Blue", oil on linen, 14" x 11", 2018
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Trio"Trio", oil on linen, 12" x 12", 2018
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Pink Shower Cap"Pink Shower Cap", oil on linen, 8" x 10", 2018
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Fluffy Cow"Fluffy Cow", oil on shellacked paper, 4" x 4.5", 2018
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Piggy Rockwell"Piggy Rockwell", oil on shellacked paper, 4" x 4.5", 2018
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.
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Sentimental"Sentimental", oil on linen, 44" x 48", 2010
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Troopers"Troopers", oil on linen, 66" x 33", 2009
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Sunny Smithwick's Sweater"Sunny Smithwick's Sweater", oil on canvas linen blend, 20" x 30", 2011
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Megan"Megan", oil on linen, 24" x 20”, 2013
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Sunday's Child"Sunday's Child", oil on linen, 52" x 32", 2010
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Neptune (Self Portrait)"Neptune (Self Portrait)", oil on linen, 31 ½ “ x 14 ½ ", 2010
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Temper Tantrum (The Boy, Billy)"Temper Tantrum (The Boy, Billy)", oil on linen, 48" x 48", 2010
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Warm Green"Warm Green", oil on linen, 35" x 32", 2010
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Darth (Self Portrait)"Darth (Self Portrait)", oil on linen, 36" x 32", 2009