Alan Langford is a freelance artist and illustrator who specializes in equestrian subject matter. A member of the Society of Equestrian Artists; the painting of horses is an occupation he finds both enjoyable and rewarding. He describes himself as a painter of horses in their natural or working environments, rather than specifically a landscape painter.
He began his artistic career in 1979, working as a full-time illustrator for “Etchmasters” of Alresford, illustrating topographical scenes in pen and ink, which were transferred on to copper plaques. After three years at “Etchmasters”, Alan went freelance working through a Fleet Street artist agency, illustrating comics, book covers and fantasy game books.
Since then Alan has illustrated history books, encyclopedias, adventure stories, myths and legends. He has worked for B.B.C. Television, illustrating the stories of “Romulus and Remus” and “Androcles and the Lion” for the popular children's programme “Zig-Zag”. He has also worked as an art tutor in adult education, and is frequently asked to demonstrate his drawing and painting techniques for amateur art societies, the W.I. Etc.
His work has appeared on limited edition prints, greeting cards and calendars. Alan and his wife Janet, also an artist, have published a number of greeting card designs from their own artwork, mainly featuring still recognisable scenes from late 19th. Century.
In October 2005, Alan and Janet moved their studio into a large wooden building in the garden of the Compass Inn, Winsor, in the New Forest. The building was originally a tea room and had to be converted into a Studio and Gallery. It has now earned the reputation as an often frequented local attraction. The responsibility of running an actual art gallery means that one or both of them have to be on duty most of the working day, painting in the studio. However when the opportunity exist, Alan will gather his paints and easel, and paint on location in the New Forest, the Isle of Purbeck or Dartmoor in Devon.
Today Alan continues to work in his studio at the Compass Inn painting the subject matter of the local area as well as historical scenes. He also remains interested in comic and is currently working on a graphic novel as a personal project.
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