Noah Layne - A Feature of New Paintings - 2006

( at 2260 Oak Bay Avenue )

Preview Saturday, October 14, 2006 10 am - 5:30 pm

(work subject to prior sale)

Opening Reception Sunday, October 15, 2006 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Artist in attendance; Elizabeth Ely, harpist

Exhibition continues until October 30, 2006

Noah Layne (1979-) is a classical artist who works out of his studio in Victoria. Layne has been painting and drawing for the last 18 years. He's studied various painting techniques and been influenced by painters such as Bouguereau, Rembrandt, Sargent, Velazquez, Wyeth, and Zorn. He works in oil and is an excellent draftsman. Layne 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.

"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.