Pat Doherty Paintings

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Meringue cookies stack together, each one delectable and delightful. Their crisp exterior and rich tones come to life against the soft, yellow background. This ...

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Three varieties of pears sit neatly aligned in a row. The soft light unveils their plump forms through delicate shadows. The balance between color, light, and...

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A luscious artichoke displays its scaly exterior. Its texture and rich colors complement the soft lavender background. The careful balance between color, light,...

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A luscious assortment of colorful French macarons rests on a white pedestal plate. Artist Pat Doherty balances the elements in the composition, establishing h...

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Delectable desserts made with layers of sponge cake, jam, and pastry cream grace this still life. Dome-shaped marzipan covers them in green and pink, each adorn...

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A sophisticated martini stands against a neutral background. Vivid green olives on a skewer rest on the rim of a sleek glass and add a pop of color to the conco...

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Anticipating a sip, a timeless martini garnished with cocktail olives invites leisure and relaxation. Against a background with visible brushstrokes, the immacu...

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A lime tart with a whipped cream topping and a lime wedge serves as a delightful treat in this still-life painting. Soft visual texture extends from the dessert...

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Placed on a pale yellow table, an unwrapped chocolate cupcake topped with swirl mint frosting and sprinkle entices with its delectable appeal. Subtle details an...

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A blueberry ice cream cone with chocolate syrup and confetti sprinkles awaits indulgence before it melts. Against the vibrant background, the dessert reveals it...

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A mouthwatering strawberry swirl ice cream with rainbow sprinkles is a perfect afternoon treat, boasting delectable texture, colors, and flavor. The careful bal...

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A stack of delectable French macarons takes center stage in this whimsical still-life painting. The texture and rich tones of the cookies come to life against a...

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A raspberry swirl cupcake, topped with mint and blueberry, serves as a creamy delight in this still-life painting. The vibrant frosting and garnish stand out ag...

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A carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting, topped with marzipan, serves as a delightful treat in this still-life painting. Artist Pat Doherty draws inspiratio...

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This still-life painting features a slice of cheesecake topped with plump blueberries and cherries. Against a vibrant background, the delectable texture and ric...

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Artist Pat Doherty serves a still-life of a chocolate sundae next to a raspberry swirl cupcake—a perfect Sunday morning treat. "I draw on my experience as a ...

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Artist Pat Doherty paints two slices of cheesecake drizzled in raspberry sauce and topped with berries and mint. Pat's oil paintings draw on her experience as a...

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Artist Pat Doherty presents an assortment of four mini fruit tarts—blueberry, kiwi, raspberry, and pineapple in a balanced arrangement. Her delectable oil p...

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Artist Pat Doherty presents an assortment of sushi and nigiri rolls displayed on a wooden block. "In creating my paintings, I draw on my experience as a former ...

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Artist Pat Doherty presents raspberry, kiwi, and blueberry mini tarts, lined up on a neutral background. Her delectable oil paintings draw on her experience a...

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Artist Pat Doherty paints three California sushi rolls on a green plate with chopsticks. "In creating my paintings, I draw on my experience as a former commer...

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Artist Pat Doherty presents an assortment of twelve canapes in a geometric pattern. Various crackers, toasts, and cucumber slices are topped with delicacies, in...

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Artist Pat Doherty displays an adorable white labrador puppy staring longingly at a mint frosted vanilla cupcake. Batting its sparkling puppy dog eyes. Part of her series pairing dogs...

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Artist Pat Doherty displays colorful macarons on a pedestal plate next to an arrangement of pink and orange roses. A dainty blue st...

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Artist Pat Doherty paints a luscious kiwi tart topped with blueberries. She paints neutral tones in the tabletop and background for a pleasing contrast. "I seek...

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"Three sliders fully loaded with cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, and tomato, and garnished with pickles and cherry tomatoes on top!" exclaims artist Pat Doh...

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A summer berry shortcake, colorful macarons and a cheesecake displayed on pedestal plates arranged on a blue striped tablecloth. Pat Doherty's delectable oil ...

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A slice of grasshopper in a chocolate cookie pie crust, drizzled with chocolate and topped with blueberries and mint. Artist Pat Doherty's oil paintings draw on...

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Artist Pat Doherty depicts a slice of raspberry mousse pie, drizzled in raspberry sauce. The pie is topped with whipped cream, bluebe...

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An assortment of nigiri and sushi rolls displayed on a white plate with chopsticks, placed on a green oval serving platter. "In creating my paintings, I draw on my experience as a former commercial art director and designer," says artist Pat Doherty. "I take time to balance the elements in my compositions and establish good color relationships between light and shadow."

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: cuisine, sushi, dining, still life, nigiri, food, Japanese, Japan, salmon, pop art, Wayne Thiebaud, pop, cuisine, representational, oil painting, green

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Five colorful cupcakes, arranged as an homage to Wayne Thiebaud. Pat Doherty's delectable oil paintings draw on her experience as a former commercial art dire...

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A scotch on the rocks with a cherry and orange twist invites leisure and relaxation. Set against a background with visible brushstrokes, the cocktail glass exud...