Accompanied by his handmade mahogany painting box, George Noakes journeys through the Highlands and Islands painting his landscapes en plein air, returning to his studio to refine his favourite views. Born and raised in the West Midlands, he has since fallen in love with Scotland's landscapes, colours, and light, and his work is often inspired by the drive to capture the conditions of a particular moment in time.
'There is an immediacy to Noakes' work, as though you can feel the crisp mountain air through the paint.' Maia, Gallery Assistant.
Exhibitions
Royal Scottish Academy's 197th Summer Exhibition, May 2023 (more information)
Winter Show, EA Studios, December 2022 to February 2023 (more information)
North (solo), EA Studios, May 2019
Love Letter to Tayside (solo), EA Studios, October 2016
Winter Show, EA Studios, November 2014 to January 2015
Summer Show, EA Studios, June to August 2014