Russell Layton Guernsey, Jersey
About Russell Layton
Russell Layton was born and educated in Jersey and returned to the Island in 1996. He was introduced to art by his father, the late Peter Layton, who was an established artist and retired teacher.
The many other artists who influence Russell's work range from the 19th century Japanese print maker, Hiroshige, through Maurice Noble and other animators of the 1950s and 60s to contemporary artists such as Julian Opie.
Russell's work is held in private collections in London, New York, Sydney, Dubai, France and Grouville. His work is also held in the Jersey Heritage Art Collection.