Let's Play Fetch, Oil Painting
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Pat DohertyLet's Play Fetch, Oil Painting2022
2022
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An endearing portrait of a yellow lab at the beach beside a blue and yellow-striped umbrella by artist Pat Doherty. The dog gazes at the tennis ball, with his tail wagging eagerly. "He appears to be pleading for someone to play fetch with him," says Pat. Graphic, simplified forms, and a warm palette create a welcoming atmosphere. This whimsical painting focuses on a balanced composition and strong color relationships while maintaining playful innocence.
About the Artist
Pat Doherty follows in the tradition of Bay Area artists who paint what they love. Her culinary series is a reflection of her surroundings; Pat is a third generation San Franciscan now living in Marin. The Bay Area is the perfect place to find the petit fours and decadent pastries featured in her work "Sweet Choices." Similar in subject matter to Wayne Theibaud's desserts, Pat’s unique style starts with a rich color palette and an angled picture plane to achieve depth. The subjects are often simple, but Pat takes the time to understand them and develop a mastery of light and shadow. The art has a certain humor and light-heartedness as well, especially with her series of dogs and bite-sized confections. Pat's style is inspired by her previous work in the graphic design industry, when she was the art director of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, art director of San Francisco magazine, and senior art director at a private design firm. Pat's work has been featured in American Art Collector magazine, several solo shows, including the Caffe Museo in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, as well as many group shows, including frequent showings at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art.
Words that describe this painting: animals, canines, beach, umbrella, dog, pet, sand, shore, sea, ball, play, playful, sunny, warm, small, shadow, animals, pop, oil painting, yellow
Let's Play Fetch
Pat Doherty
Oil painting on wood
Natural wood edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2022
8 in. h x 8 in. w x 1.5 in. d
0 lbs. 8 oz.
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- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Let's Play Fetch. Pat Doherty. Oil painting on wood. Natural wood edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 730311stDibs: LU92219534692
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