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| Noah Layne
(1979-) is a dual Canadian and American award winning 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. Noah is represented by M Gallery of Fine Art in
Charleston, South Carolina. “The beauty of the world and the way light falls and caresses across forms are seductive to me, be it a face, a lemon or a tree. I try to capture in my work some truth of the world as I see it.”
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: 2012 Finalist in the ARC Salon 2011-2012 2012 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC. Master Category 2012 On-going group show with M Gallery of Fine Art, Charleston, South Carolina. 2011 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC. Master Category 2010 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC. Best Work on Board or Canvas Award. 2010 Oil Painters of America's Western Regional Exhibition. Mountain Trails Gallery in Jackson Hole, WY. 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: Publications: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009/10 Poetry and Art book 2005 2005 2005 2004 |
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