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.
 

  • Two of Noah's still life paintings were selected in the top 100 in the prestigious 2009-2010 ARC Salon
  • Noah’s “Self-Portrait 08” was selected as one of 30 finalist for the Kingston Prize Canada’s National Portrait Competition. Oct. 2009 
  • Has shown his work in Shows and Galleries in Victoria, Vancouver, Kingston, Wolfville, Toronto, Calgary, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Santa Fe, Kirkland, and Scottsdale.  
  • Was selected to receive a Hudson River Fellowship NY 2009
  • Noah's painting "Lemons and Limes" was a finalist in the Still Life/Floral category of The Artist's Magazine 26th Annual Art Competition. 2009 
  • Was the cover artist of Victoria’s Focus Magazine November 2005. 
  • Was picked by Southwest Art Magazine in 2004 as one of 21 artists under 31 to collect now! 


Artist Statement:

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.
 

 


 

 

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:
Hudson River Fellowship 2009

Teaching:
Portrait drawing and portrait painting classes 2008- present.
 
 

Publications:
 2009/10 Poetry and Art book
“Framing the Garden”

2005
"Noah Layne: The Beauty of Light and Line"
Focus Magazine

2005
"Magic Realism" 
Kitsilano View

2005
The Artists Bluebook 

2004
“21 under 31” 
Southwest Art Magazine