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

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