About Tallmadge Doyle
Tallmadge Doyle’s artistic journey is marked by a commitment to exploring the intersections of traditional printmaking, painting, and permanent public art installations. With a distinctive style, she fuses mediums like India Ink, dry pigment, graphite, watercolor, and collage, creating intricate layers of biological forms. These organic motifs often intertwine with elements of cartography, crafting a narrative deeply rooted in the themes and subjects that resonate with her.
Born in New York City, Doyle’s early years in the art world began with her undergraduate studies at the Cleveland Art Institute, where she honed her craft.
Her academic pursuit continued at the University of Oregon, where she earned her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) while specializing in traditional printmaking techniques. After graduation, Doyle joined the faculty as an adjunct professor, teaching drawing and printmaking for 15 years. Now, she divides her time between Cascade Head and Eugene, Oregon, where she continues to create and teach.
Doyle’s work has earned widespread recognition, with over 250 exhibitions across the United States and internationally. Her art has found a permanent place in more than 30 public collections, both in the U.S. and abroad, underscoring her global impact. She is represented by esteemed galleries such as the Seattle Art Museum Gallery, Karin Clarke Gallery, Davidson Gallery in Seattle, and Augen Gallery in Portland.
An active and engaged member of various artist-run organizations, Doyle contributes to the vitality of the printmaking community. She is involved with Southern Graphics Council International, Seattle Print Arts, Boston Printmakers, Los Angeles Printmaking Society, and Print Arts Northwest in Portland. Her passion for both creating and supporting the arts continues to drive her work and influence those around her.
