Patti Doyle, artist in watercolor, has been comfortable with the canvas from a very young age. The Charlotte-based artist primarily creates beautiful landscape paintings, focusing on the Carolina coastal lands.
When she’s not teaching at a local Christian academy, Patti is tastefully creating pieces that transport viewers to a different place and time, one of reverence and serenity. Often, she prefers to paint empty landscapes that reflect the creation around her, focusing mainly on tidal marshlands and coastal scenes.
Here, she shares with us her beginnings, her process and inspirations, and her goals.
How did you discover your passion for art?
My love for art developed at an early age. In middle and high school, I really learned and developed my style. I sold my first piece of art in high school, then continued to draw and paint through college but took a long break once I had kids. My husband and kids are big outdoorsmen and were gone a lot, so [during those times] I was convinced by a close friend to take a few refresher classes. The moment I started painting again, the love of art came back to me. I haven’t stopped since that decision!
Where do you find your creativity?
I love being outside with all the sharp bright colors and lines that are everywhere. As long as I can remember, color has caught my eye. Now, putting oil on canvas brings me so much joy.
Tell us about how your mother shaped your work.
My mom had a huge influence on my art as I watched her create her own masterpieces over the years. She started painting with acrylics and now paints with watercolor. She is so talented. We haven’t worked together, but I would love to work with her. She is one of my biggest fans and critics.
As a teacher, have you ever brought your passion for art into the classroom?
I love bringing art into the classroom. Free art is a daily option in the class. I keep a ton of different supplies out all the time for them to be creative. I love seeing what their minds will create at a young age.
What is your work schedule like?
My favorite time to paint is in the morning in my studio with a cup of coffee and by myself.
Patti Doyle Artist: Conclusion
You can find Patti as a resident artist at the Art House Gallery as well as her Facebook account. She also dabbles in pickle art, specifically that of NC local Mt. Olive pickles, where her husband Peter is employed.
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