Jacqueline Doyle Allison

Jacqueline Doyle Allison

Jasper, GA, United States

About Jacqueline Doyle Allison

Growing up in New Mexico surrounded by dramatic mountains; sweeping panoramas, and side by side with vivid Native American art, it is no surprise that I am still inspired by bold colors and strong design and use them in my abstract paintings. I still live in the highlands but now reside in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Influenced by abstract expressionists Joan Mitchell, Richard Diebenkorn and Jackson Pollock, I consider myself an expressive and intuitive painter. My paintings have been shown in numerous juried solo and group exhibitions and you can also find my works in corporate and private collections throughout the United States including Emory University Hospital’s Winship Cancer Center in Atlanta, Georgia. I have received international and national awards including finalist in the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights Art Competition, “Express the Gift of Healing: Body, Mind and Spirit.” My paintings have also been published in the Still Point Arts Quarterly; Studio Visit, ArtAscent and A Walk into Abstracts. I received my B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University with a specialization in graphic design and a minor in fine art. Several years ago, I was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and, after a time of despair, made the life-changing decision to keep my focus on the positive. Now, I am healthier and happier than ever before, and my paintings have become richer and more authentic. Sharing an optimistic message through my art has become my intention and I feel like I am creating my life’s work.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, with concentration in graphic design and a minor in fine art, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Continuing education studies in painting, drawing and mixed media with artist Chery Baird, Spruill Center for the Arts, Dunwoody, GA; mentorship studies with artist Laurence Holden, Atlanta, GA; and nonobjective composition workshop with artist Steven Aimone, Atlanta, GA

Events:

2018
Distinguished Artist Award, ArtAscent Magazine
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
Full Circle 2, First Anniversary Exhibition, Markay Gallery, Marietta, GA
Luminary, Markay Gallery, Marietta, GA

2017
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