Noel's subjects are the young men and women who socialise in the cities of Europe and America. His paintings are peopled with the young of today, dressed in contemporary clothing with all the edginess of urban life.
He often creates complex set pieces - subjects that can be observed during an evening at the opera, in the streets or cafes of bustling city life.
These paintings sparkle with vitality, from the thriving activity of the Cafe Florian with the waiter 'spinning' his way through the tables, to the gentle contemplative studies of his single portraits.
Noel's portraits have an intimate atmosphere, which draw you into the painting, suggesting a connection between the model and the viewer. There is no apparent poising but a reflective moment shared.
Noel always works from life, which is frequently extremely challenging, but eventually, more rewarding as it enables the artist to develop and renew his painting skills and to become more creative and inventive.

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Selected Exhibitions:

1993 The Artist's London Museum of London
1994 'Corporal Realities' Ward Wasse Gallery, New York
2000 Art London
Maclean Fine Art, London
'Fresh Paint' Ardean Gallery, London
2001/3 Medici Gallery - Group Shows London
2003 Betty Morton Gallery London
2004 Medici Gallery London
2004 Di Rollo Gallery Edinburgh
2005 Medici Gallery London
2005 Bohemia Galleries York
2006 Medici Gallery London
2007 Medici Gallery London
2008 Modern Artists Gallery Berkshire