Raised in Devon, Verity Amelia grew up painting and sketching alongside her grandfather, whose creativity deeply inspired her. She inherited his cherished painting tools and iconic red smock, a piece she still wears when she paints, carrying his artistic legacy forward.

Now based in Edinburgh, Verity graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2021 and has exhibited in both London and Edinburgh, including at the Mall Galleries and the Royal Overseas League. She was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and was a finalist for the Royal Society of British Artists Rome Scholarship. In 2021, she won the Astaire Prize.

Her work captures fleeting, everyday moments—casual conversations, shifting group dynamics, and the nuances of youth culture. She gravitates towards compositions with strong angles, rhythmic patterns, and quiet yet compelling narratives, exploring human interaction and the emotions that exist in between.

Working primarily in oil paint, Verity’s layered approach brings depth and atmosphere to her work. She blends traditional techniques with contemporary storytelling, offering a window into the complexities of modern life.