Biography from First Light Gallery, LLC:
| Born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1942, John's early inspiration was found in the enchantment of the wooden boats of the yacht basin, the charm of Charleston's architecture, the city's African-American (Gullah) population, and the coastal sun that floods the town with brilliant light.
Early in his career, John achieved national notoriety with his sport fishing renderings that graced the covers of publications including Salt Water Sportsman and Marlin magazines. John's subject matter is diverse and fascinating, including, nudes, wildlife, still lives, and garden scenes. He has received countless awards for his work and was the featured artist for the South Carolina Wildlife Exposition.
John has two published volumes of his paintings, as well as two published volumes of his photography. His paintings have been used for television and movies and his work can be found in corporate and private collections nationally and internationally. |
Biography from Morris & Whiteside Galleries:
|  Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, John Carroll Doyle is
known for his colorful and luminous paintings of scenes from the
South. From blues musicians to egrets to Charleston "flower
ladies", Doyle is continually finding inspiration from the historical
city that surrounds him.
A self-taught artist, Doyle got his
start painting restaurant commissions for eateries in downtown
Charleston. He then branched his clientele to places as far out
as Chicago, Illinois and Alexandria, Virginia.
Currently Doyle
continues to live and work from his studio in Charleston. In addition
to painting, he as also explored the medium of photography, with
several books to his credit including Femininity and I See London, I See France.
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