Toronto
This series demonstrates Pat Service's unique approach to the canvas, and a distinctive style recognizable in all her work— light and expressive brushstrokes, attention to colour, and a masterful sense of space and perspective.
August Still Life - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas
6,700 USD
A Case for Cushions - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas, 1995
6,800 USD
Peonies, Etc. - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas, 1991
5,400 USD
One & a Half - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas, 1995
4,000 USD
Fresh Flowers - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas, 1995
3,100 USD
My Favourite Orange Silk Cloth - floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas, 1997
Summer Flowers - contemporary, floral still life, acrylic and oil on canvas, 2001
2,300 USD
Lauded for her brilliantly realistic landscapes, the Canadian artist was moved to experiment with the historic art of painting floral arrangements which began as early as the 1700’s and was made popular by French artists Matisse, Manet and Cezanne. Like them, Service often created vignettes for each painting—a curated collection of objects set out on a table; the focal point being a stunning, colourful bouquet. The naturally complex form and remarkable colour of each flower presents the artist with an intriguing challenge. Service’s still life paintings are romantic, exquisitely detailed interpretations of an art form that has captivated artists and their admirers for centuries. “Whenever anyone brought me a lovely bouquet of flowers I would go crazy until I could get them to the studio; there I could paint them, drawing inspiration from their luxuriousness.” Pat Service
