George Houston was a prolific Scottish artist known for his exceptional talent in capturing the atmosphere and seasonal variations of landscapes in Ayrshire and Argyll. He specialized in both oils and watercolours, maintaining a consistent quality in his work regardless of scale. Houston's style was characterized as "late Impressionism," and he achieved commercial success that supported his family. He began his professional painting career in his late thirties, displaying a natural gift for creating high-quality art. His love for fishing and country life is evident in his paintings, which have garnered widespread critical acclaim and admiration from his contemporaries.