Pets and Portraits | Karen Doyle

• Making Friends

  Oil, Wood Panel, 8 x 8 x .75. This is a portrait of sweet Daphne making friends with a starfish on the Oregon Coast. "Making Friends" was inspired by a photograph shared by Nike co-worker Carl Geczyhaskins. I put out a…

• All Curled Up

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x .75. My dog Nella, all curled up. She is at the beach! Nella was a part of my "Nike Beach Dogs" series showing at Fairweather House & Gallery in Seaside, Oregon. I was invited to paint portraits for…

• Nella

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16. This is a portrait of Karen's family dog, Nella, created in her studio from a photograph. While "Nella" is not available for sale, you can contact Karen if you're interested in having her create a…

• Lap Dog

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9. "Lap Dog" is a painting of my Chihuahua-Terrier mix, while seated on my lap. I painted her during the September 30 in 30 challenge as I got tired of coming up with new still life subjects for my pain…

• Grazing

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6. Sauvie Island May 2019 I was inspired to paint this cow enjoying a sunny May day on Sauvie Island from a photo taken by friend and fellow painter and photographer Tim Young. The local group Alla Prima…

• Waiting in the Wings

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12. "Waiting in the Wings" is a studio painting depicting Karen's 8 year-old-daughter and her friends waiting in the wings to go onstage and dance in The Nutcracker. It is based on a photograph Karen too…

• Cherish

  Pastel, Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1. Originally painted for the Oregon Society of Artists portrait show in 2021. Oil pastel on canvas. This painting depicts my best friends four children, painted with love and g…