Pat Doherty
People say my paintings make them smile, and I’m delighted
they have that effect. Much of my work takes food as the subject
matter for contemporary paintings. I am drawn to simple
objects, most notably desserts, and like to establish good
color relationships between light and shadow.
My style is inspired by my previous work in the graphic design
industry. After graduating from Gonzaga University, my career
path included art director of the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce, art director of San Francisco magazine, and senior
art director at a private design (I have since transitioned
from the commercial arena into the arts.)
In 2020 I was juried into The de Young Open, an exhibition in
celebration of the de Young Museum’s 125th Anniversary of
the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. I was also fortunate
to have a solo exhibit at Cafe Museo, at the San Francisco
Museum of Modern Art.
A native San Franciscan, I now reside in Marin County CA.