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| Noah Layne
(1979-) is a dual Canadian and American realist artist who works out of
his studio in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Noah has been painting and drawing since he was very young. Noah was homeschooled as a child and encouraged to pursue his artistic goals. He has studied various painting techniques and been influenced by painters such as Bouguereau, Rembrandt, Sargent, Velazquez, and Wyeth. Noah works in oil and is an excellent draftsman.
He believes in the importance of working from life. His works are
primarily concerned with portraying a realistic image through the use of
light, line and color.
I find myself more and more drawn to the human form and all its complexities and beauty. I think we relate to pictures of people because we can see things in them that reflect part of us. I try to create quiet, reflective paintings that bring peace to the viewer. Quiet moments caught in truthful paintings of life. When I’m painting still lifes I try to paint truthful
(and sometimes humorous) images exploring light, color and texture.
"I have known Noah for several years and have watched his development with much interest… He is a concentrated worker… And I wish him all the best for his good work and his exciting future. " Myfanwy Pavelic, Order of Canada, Order of BC, Official Portrait Painter of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau. “I must say that you have a wonderful touch….
You are able to evoke an atmosphere in your figurative works that I don't
often see… The world, in my opinion, is in desperate need of artists who
have your spirit.” Graydon Parrish, Leading American Realist
Artist.
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Exhibitions: 2010 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition. Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona 2009/10 "Kingston Prize for Canadian Portraiture" Kingston, Ontario Wolfville, Nova Scotia Toronto, Ontario Calgary, Alberta 2009 “Institute of Classical Architecture and a Classical America Benefit Auction” New York, NY 2009 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sideny, BC. Best Work on Board or Canvas Award 2009 “Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show” Howard/Mandville Gallery in Kirkland, WA 2009 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition. Sage Creek Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2008 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sideny, BC. Juror's Choice Award 2007 "Painting on the Edge" Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2006 “ A Feature of New Paintings” Winchester Galleries, Victoria BC, Canada 2005 "From Here to There: 5 Magic Realists" Simon Patrich Gallery, Vancouver, BC 2004 Group Summer Show, Simon Patrich Gallery, Vancouver, BC 2003/04 Group Exhibition, Simon Patrich Gallery, Vancouver, BC 2003 “Woman: Artists Can’t Live Without Them” Group Show, Morseburg Galleries, West Hollywood, CA 2003 “Salon International” Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio Texas 2001 “Sooke Fine Arts Show” Sooke, BC, Canada 2000 “International Aim for Arts” Federation of Canadian Artist, Vancouver BC, Canada 1999 “Sooke Fine Arts Show” Sooke, BC, Canada. Jury’s Choice Award 1997 “Sooke Fine Arts Show” Sooke, BC, Canada 1997 Michele Frost Gallery. Victoria, BC, Canada 1995 “Sooke Fine Arts Show” Sooke, BC, Canada Fellowships:
Teaching:
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