Most of my life I have been a lyric soprano, performing classical music in recitals and operas, as well as maintaining a voice studio for students. Moving to Richmond six years ago, I began painting with Marjorie Perrin, Matt Lively, Joan Elliott, Curney Nuffer, and now Chuck Larivey. My inspiration is from an appreciation of line in art, movement from tension to resolution. I find it very expressive to move paint around the canvas, giving voice to my art.
Exhibits
- 2024 Boldbrush Painting Competition – January 2024 – FAV 15% – “Gazing Through the Grass”
- 2023 OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils – Beverly McNeil Gallery – September 2023 – Birmingham, Alabama – “Gazing Through the Grass”
- 2023 Crossroads Art Center Juried Mixed Media Show – May 2023 – Richmond, Virginia – “Ribbons”, “California Gold” “Mountain Pass”
- 2023 Boldbrush Painting Competition – June 2023 – FAV 15% – “Gazing Through the Grass”
- 2022 Boldbrush Blue Ribbon Award – July 2022 – “Pink Lilies”
- 2022 CAC Juried All-Media Show – 2nd Place – 2-D – “Adorned”
- 2021 Artist in Residence Status, Crossroads Art Center, Richmond, VA
Joan Layne’s collection is on display at the Stravitz Gallery.