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Sarah Verardo is a contemporary oil painter based in Providence, Rhode Island. Growing up in coastal New England, the ocean was always a familiar symbol of home. After spending 14 years in New York City, she returned to Rhode Island, experiencing the seaside landscape through a new lens. What was once a source of simple comfort evolved into a reflective and spiritual touchstone. Through her work, Sarah explores the profound connection between place and personal transformation, honoring the role her environment has played in both challenging and celebratory moments of her life.
Sarah holds a BA in Government from Georgetown University. She is an Exhibiting Artist at the Providence Art Club and is represented by Portland Art Gallery in Portland, ME. Her work has been featured in juried exhibitions and art fairs such as The Other Art Fair Brooklyn and Superfine DC. Additionally, her paintings have appeared in World of Interiors, Create! Magazine, Rhode Island Monthly, and Arts to Hearts. Sarah’s work is held in private collections across the United States and internationally.
I am deeply inspired by nature and the landscape of my native New England. My work is both an expression of gratitude for where I come from and a reflection of where I am today. Through my journey with grief, awareness, and a reckoning with my own spirituality, I have learned to observe my surroundings with greater intention. The way forms settle into each other—shaped by place and time—mirrors the quiet intersections of our own lives. Whether studying the delicate details of an unassuming shell or exploring other natural forms, my paintings honor moments of rhythm and repetition in nature, where even the smallest elements tell a story of resilience and transformation.
My subjects are organic, layered, and complex. Often, I don’t fully grasp their intricacies until I am deep into the painting process. For me, painting is more than observation—it is a form of meditation. As I engage with each subject, I am not only studying it but also reflecting on my own presence within the environment. This process has made me more mindful, more attuned to the quiet beauty in the everyday. My hope is that when someone views my work, they recognize something familiar—their own relationships, memories, and moments of connection. That they, too, are encouraged to pause, step outside of themselves, and consider the world with fresh awareness.
Painting is a gift—one that continually challenges me to be more present. If I can share that experience with even a handful of people, then every effort is worthwhile.