When you think ofstill-life paintings, you probably imaginePaul Cezannes depictions of fruit or maybe even Vincentvan GoghsSunflowers.
Tallahassee, Florida-basedNoah Verrieris one contemporary artist whos keeping the still-life genre alive.
By blending the old with the new, Verriers paintings have captivated art lovers who are drawn to nostalgia.
Theres a loving care you could give to these objects, hesays.
Youre putting yourself into that piece, even if its cheesy, and thats why it works.
Through his paintings, Verrier elevates everyday food and drinks, transforming them into iconic artistic subjects.
Even the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich now lives forever on canvas.
For Verrier, painting these subjects is about discovering beauty and meaning in everyday items.
