Sally Layne
Specialist Portrait & Figurative Artist
Sally Layne lives in Sevenoaks, Kent
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She is able to offer commissions for any budget and signed limited edition prints in varying sizes.
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About the Artist
“To witness the creative transformation on what begins as a blank canvas has always been fascinating to me"
Sally Layne, an artist, and musician based in Sevenoaks, specialises in figurative art and portraiture. Her work is infused with her love for music and dance, capturing emotion, narrative, and mood through sweeping marks and tonal contrast, particularly in the flowing fabrics and energy of her subjects.
Sally creates exquisite portraits of iconic Hollywood stars, singers, and musicians, using a monochrome palette that gives her art a contemporary yet timeless feel. She employs various mediums, including watercolour, oil, and charcoal. Her oil paintings are vibrant and full of texture, suitable for both contemporary and traditional settings.
“My first memory of holding a paintbrush was when I was 8 years old. I used oil paint and loved its creamy spreadable texture”.
Sally studied piano at The Royal Academy of Music and pursued a successful career as a pianist and singer, performing worldwide and collaborating with other artists and dancers. Her early exposure to music and dance left a lasting impact on her artistic journey. As a touring musician, Sally learned the valuable skill of connecting with her audience.
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“My art is inspired by the life stories that people share with me. As we engage in conversation, I find myself studying their features. However, I am less intruiged by the replication of a face than I am about finding the essence of what makes them unique. Quite often I empathise with the sitter and I suppose this is the reason why I sometimes see myself in the faces of others that I have painted."
Sally's art is marked by a strong narrative and reflects a deep connection to her subjects. Her portraits often reveal vulnerability behind a smile, while her dancers exude a majestic freedom born from inner confidence and self-empowerment.
"Art is not about seeking perfection but being able to see the beauty in our imperfectly perfect world around us"
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