“For me every painting is like a prayer to God, I can be still, look closely, and interpret the colors, shapes, and emotion before me.” ~ Noah Verrier

Hungry? If you’re craving a little comfort food, whether fast or slow, you’ve come to the right place. Florida artist Noah Verrier’s realistic depictions of classic favorites hit the spot every time.

Feasting on one of Verrier’s mouthwatering, calorie-free still lifes comes with an added benefit: zero guilt. So go ahead and lick off that cupcake frosting to your heart’s content, polish off a syrupy stack of fluffy pancakes, or wolf down a cheesy Big Mac with fries. You’ll feel satisfied and have fun doing it.

Though now based in Tallahassee, Verrier was born in Salem, Oregon, and moved to Florida with his parents when he was six. He loved art as a child and began drawing and painting in watercolors by the age of ten in order to emulate what he saw.

He was fully immersed in art in high school, inspired by Impressionism. Van Gogh and Monet were big influences. He then studied art at Florida State University, taking an interest in 19th century painters Manet, Sargent and Sorolla, as well as 20th century artist Wayne Thiebaud, admiring them for their realistic imagery and brush stroke styles. He also taught painting at FSU, first as a graduate student and then as a professor after earning his MFA. In 2017, he took a leap of faith and quit teaching to become a full-time artist.

Noah specializes in oils and always paints from real-life subjects. He typically begins by sketching an image, then setting up a composition in his home studio. He uses a wet-on-wet painting technique, also known as alla prima painting. This allows him to apply a layer of wet paint on top of another wet layer, all in one setting. Using unique brush strokes and blends of color, he’s able to complete a painting in one day.

Verrier’s ability to make common, everyday foods beautiful has made him very popular with contemporary collectors. Playing with light and shadow, and creating interesting textures with just a few brush strokes are the hallmarks of his unique style.

We can all relate to the ooziness of a PBJ sandwich, even as our taste buds anticipate the sweetness of a glazed donut or taking that first delicious bite of blueberry pie. He uses a lot of mason jars in his pieces, showcasing his mastery of painting glass and how light reflects or passes through.

His faith in Christ, a strong work ethic, and ability to maximize social media has enabled Verrier to garner admirers from all over the world. His pledge to produce work at least 6 days a week, and share primarily on Facebook and Instagram (where he’s amassed 199,000+ followers) is his proven formula for success. In addition to selling originals and prints online, he has also been commissioned by iconic brands such as Popeyes, Little Caesars, Dunkin, and Philadelphia Cream Cheese.

Verrier’s work has been exhibited internationally in places such as New York, Australia, Germany, Canada, India, the UK, Switzerland and France. He has garnered numerous awards, including “One of the top 40 American Painters” by New American Paintings. His paintings have also been featured in well-known online and print publications (Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Buzzfeed, International Artist’s Magazine). Entree Magazine called his work, “Masterful and painterly, reminiscent of still life greats like Chardin, Sargent and Manet.”

For more, visit Noah Verrier’s Official Website, Etsy Shop (signed originals and prints), Facebook and Instagram. Also check out his YouTube Channel for process videos and shorts. Don’t miss his 2025 “Good Enough to Eat” Wall Calendar — the perfect gift for all your foodie friends.

Has apple pie or a BLT ever looked so good? 🙂

Enjoy this “Let’s Paint an Egg” demo:

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