Portfolio
- James H.
Doyle
My art
I have always been interested in art in a general
sense. In the last four or five years I’ve focused on
realistic subtractive sculpting using both wood
and stone mediums. While I also enjoy additive
sculpting in various mediums, I like the risks that
are inherent in subtractive sculpting. I tend to
lean toward realism in my work because I like to
work toward a known conclusion and want each
conclusion to draw some emotional value from a
common observer.
“BOGIE” Carved from Kentucky Cherry
Created in 2020
18"H X 10"W
Skills
- Subtractive Full Round Sculpting
- Various Wood Types
- Various Stone Types
Experience
- My interest lies primarily in the challenges and
pleasures associated with subtractive sculpting. I
am self-taught and have only recently begun
attacking my educational objectives to help
improve my sculpting skills. I always look to other
artists for advice, counsel, and knowledge of tools
and techniques.
- I have been working and studying sculpting for
about five years. The more I learn, the more I
recognize I have so much more to learn.
“JESUS FROM ASH” Carved from Kentucky Ash
Created in 2018
16"H X 10"W
I have had multiple pieces jury
selected and exhibited at the
Loudon House, Lexington, KY
My Basic Stone Working Tools
I believe that no art is bad and that
every piece has admirers
somewhere. I look for the triggers in
all art that make a piece special.
“REACHING & FEAR OF REACHING”
Carved from Kentucky Cherry
Created in 2021
18.25"H X 5"W
“REACHING & FEAR OF REACHING”
In Progress
- Exhibitions
“ANGUISH”
Carved from Kentucky Ash.
Created in 2019-2020
15”H X 12”W
“FISH”
Carved from Alabaster
Created in 2024
14”H X 14“W
“GHANDI”
Carved from Kentucky Cherry
Created in 2020
16”H X 9“W
“LINCOLN”
Carved from Clay
Created in 2022
“GARRETT MORGAN”
Carved from Black Soapstone
Created in 2024
14.5"H X 9"W
“CHIEF GRASS ROPE”
Carved from Kentucky Cherry
Created in 2024
19"H X 9.5"W
“Consternation”
Carved from Kentucky Cherry
Created in 2022
14.5" X 8"W
“SACRIFICE”
Carved from Kentucky Cherry and Iron
Created in 2022
7"H X 13.75"W
“SOLITUDE”
Carved from Kentucky Ash
Created in 2020
13.5" X 7"W
Get in Touch With Me
859-421-5833
doylejames246@aol.com
“EAR” Carved from Kentucky Cherry
Created in 2020
Books & References
- ART - Auguste Rodin
- The Materials and Methods of Sculpture - Jack C. Rich
- Direct Stone Sculpture - Milt Liebson
- A Carver’s Legacy, Essentials of Wood Carving Techniques - Brieuc Bouche
- A Guide to Rocks & Minerals - Pough
- The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals
“Vinnie”
Carved from Kentucky Cherry
Created in 2023