Jacqueline Doyle Allison

Artist Statement:

Through my paintings, I want to convey my joy and happiness in being alive after surviving a life-threatening illness. It is very important to me to express a delight with life and evoke the freedom and wonder of a renewed sense of well-being, as well as offering inspiration and hope.

I create art in series to more fully explore a theme. I start with a layer of texture by making expressive marks on canvas, then add acrylic paint in single layers. I use a variety of brushes, bottles, sponges and other tools to paint bold color combinations and vivid patterns. This method offers fun surprises when spontaneous interactions form unique compositions.

Eventually, when I experience the pleasure and enjoyment that I want to communicate to the world, I know the painting is complete.

Education:

2014 Nonobjective Composition Workshop, with artist Steven Aimone, Atlanta, GA
2009-2014 Mentorship program with artist Laurence Holden, Atlanta, GA
1998-2010 Ongoing study in painting, drawing and mixed media with artist Chery Baird, Spruill Center for the Arts, Dunwoody, GA
1982 Bachelor of Science, with concentration in graphic design and a minor in fine art, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Awards & Distinctions:

2018 Distinguished Artist Award, ArtAscent Magazine
Honorable Mention, Abstracts Exhibition, Contemporary Art Room Online Gallery
All Women Exhibition, Light Space & Time Gallery, Special Merit Award
2016 Abstracts Exhibition, Light Space & Time Gallery, Special Merit Award
Publisher's Choice Award, Art & Beyond Magazine
2015 UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights, Bioethics Art Competition- Express the Gift of Healing: Body, Mind & Spirit, Finalist Award
All Women Exhibition, Light Space & Time Gallery, Special Merit Award
Abstracts Exhibition, Light, Space & Time Gallery, Special Recognition Award
2014 Art & Beyond Magazine Cover Award
2009 Abstract Exposure Juried Online Competition, Merit Award
 

Exhibitions:

2018 Still Point X, Shanti Arts Still Point Gallery
Manhattan Arts International, Healing Power of Art, Anniversary Exhibition
Full Circle 2-First Anniversary Exhibition, Markay Gallery, Marietta, GA Luminary, Markay Gallery, Marietta, GA
2017 Full Circle, Inaugural Exhibition, Markay Gallery, Marietta, GA
Rose Exhibition, Markay Gallery, Marietta, GA
GEM Exhibition, Markay Gallery, Marietta, GA
2016 Exhibition, Artists of Big Canoe, Bowen Center for the Arts, Dawsonville, GA
2015 Visio0ns, Main Street Gallery, Historic Acworth, GA
Mesmerized, Artevaggio Fine Art Gallery, Duluth, GA
More Stories We Tell, The Rectory, Historic Norcross, GA
2014 Georgia Artists: A Juried Exhibit, Abernathy Arts Center, Sandy Springs, GA
2013 The Stores We Tell, Seen Gallery, Decatur, GA
2012 The Paper Chase, Aiken Center for the Arts, Aiken, SC
2011 Before the First Cut, Ferst Center for the Arts, Atlanta, GA
2010 Southeastern Juried Mixed Media/Collage Exhibit, Gallery at Paper Mill, Marietta, GA
World of Art, Artist Haven Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Changing Colors, Jack Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2009 Inaugural Exhibition, Art Raw Gallery, New York City, NY
Sacred Symbols, Invitational Exhibition, Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge, TN
Dreaming in Pursuit of Memory, Caladan Gallery, Cambridge, MA
Collage at the Q, Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Gainesville, GA
2008 RED, Fine Arts Gallery, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA
Drawn, a Mixed Media Drawing Exhibition, Limelight Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2007 Footprints, Temple Gallery, Decatur, GA
2006 The Shape of Things, Forum at the Defoor Center, Atlanta, GA
 

Artistic Influences:

I consider myself an abstract expressionist painter and each of my acrylic paintings is a visual journal created by layers of paint, texture and mark making. Working spontaneously, I allow each layer to dry before applying the next coat; a process that allows time for the painting to “speak" to me about what comes next. Expressionistic marks are painted intuitively, and I love the impression they give of writing or graffiti. My work is created in series and I try to do 3-4 series of 6-10 paintings a year; all with a positive or uplifting theme