Noah Layne (1979-) is a classical artist who works out of his studio in Victoria, BC, Canada.   Noah was homeschooled as a child and encouraged to pursue his artistic goals.  Noah has been painting and drawing for the last 17 years.  He has studied various painting techniques and been influenced by painters such as Bouguereau, Rembrandt, Sargent, Velazquez, Wyeth, and Zorn. 

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.

Artist Statement:
I’m finding 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.  In my paintings of people, 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 Classical Artist.

 

 

Exhibitions:
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
 

Publications:
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