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Alan LangfordAlan 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 enviroments, rather than specifically a landscape painter. Alan 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, encyclopaedias, 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. Alan's 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. Here is a selection of Alan's work. For further examples and contact details, check out his web site - www.alanlangford.co.uk .
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