Mark Langley
Fine Artist

Mark is one of the most skilled pencil artists in his field. He produces exceptionally detailed pieces portraying a wide variety of subjects in black and white, or colour.

Whilst currently best known for equestrian portraits Mark started his career with a series of railway studies as a teenager. These unusually accurate pencil studies defined the style for which he is now known. These works typically took in excess of 80 hours to complete and are particularly notable for their accurate expression of the atmosphere and grime of the steam age. These studies also show Mark’s ability to achieve the depth and contrast indicative of a great drawing at an early age.

Mark trained as an illustrator, designer and photographer, winning a number of competitions whilst at college. He has been working as a designer and commercial artist since
graduating in 1995.

This varied experience enabled him to develop a unique style and feel for his subjects which has enabled him to create pictures with soul.

When undertaking commissions Mark likes to have the opportunity to meet his subjects, either human or otherwise although he works predominantly from photographs following a detailed discussion with the client to ensure that their commission meets all their
highest expectations.

Mark undertook his first equestrian portrait around the time he took up riding. He is now a keen rider and has a sizeable portfolio of equestrian studies including heads, groups of horses, full horses and ridden horses.

In addition Mark produces excellent portraits of other animals, and people.

Most recently Mark has been concentrating on producing architectural pictures. He has been interested in architecture for many years and enjoys discovering the construction and form whilst drawing buildings. He has a number of original works and prints available for sale including pictures of Chatsworth House, and North Mill in Belper. Mark also accepts commissions for drawings of buildings of any type, whether grand country houses, industrial bulidings or more modest houses.

Mark continues to undertake transport studies whenever opportunities arise and is always interested in new challenges.

Show Dates 2008
(Updated 21st, July)

The Old Queen’s Head Cafe
(64 Yeoman Street, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2AA)
Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th April
Badminton Horse Trails (Rural Crafts Association - craft tent)
Thursday, 1st to Sunday, 4th May
Derbyshire Open Arts (The Little Gallery, Belper)
Saturday, 24th to Monday, 26th May - Preview Evening on Friday, 23rd May
(work remained up until Friday, 30th)
Patchings Art, Craft and Design Festival 2008 (Patchings Art Centre,
Patchings Farm, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6NU)
Thursday, 5th June to Sunday, 8th June
Derbyshire County Show (Elvaston near Derby)
Sunday, 22nd June
Society of Equestrian Artists annual exhibition
(Mall Galleries, London SW1)
Monday, 14th to Saturday, 19th July

The Great Dome Art Fair
(The Devonshire Dome, University of Derby, Buxton Campus)
Saturday, 26th to Sunday, 27th July (10.00am - 4.30pm) - Friday private view evening only
Bakewell Show
(The Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AQ)
Wednesday, 6th and Thursday, 7th August
Obsidian Art Gallery
(Obsidian Art, Layby Farm, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire HP22 5XJ)
Tuesday 14th, August to Sunday 14th, September
Burghley Horse Trials (Rural Crafts Association - craft tent)
Thurday, 4th to Sunday, 7th September

More news of dates to follow here and on the 'News' page!

Shows exhibited at in 2007
Newark and Nottinghamshire County Show
Studio 61 as part of Derbyshire Open Arts
Derbyshire County Show
The Society of Equestrian Artists Annual Exhibition (Mall Galleries, London)
Ibstock Country Fair (Leicestershire)
Chatsworth Country Fair
Hartington Wakes Sports and Show (Derbyshire)
The Society of Equestrian Artists Autumn Exhibition (Palace House, Newmarket)
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site - Discovery Days
(Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Mill, Derbyshire)
Kedleston Hall - Christmas Craft Fair

2006
Midland Counties Show (Staffordshire)
Milwich Mini Show & Country Fayre (Staffordshire)
Derbyshire County Show
Leek Show
Ibstock Country Fair (Leicestershire)
Chatsworth Country Fair
Studio 61 - First gallery exhibition

2005
Midland Counties Show (Staffordshire)
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre (South Derbyshire)
Milwich Mini Show & Country Fayre (Staffordshire)
Derbyshire County Show
Leek Show
Moorgreen Country Show (Nottinghamshire)

2004
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre (South Derbyshire)
(First exhibited artwork at client shows
and a British Show Pony Society competition)