Francis Proudlove (b. 1936)
British Painter, Francis Proudlove was born in Stoke on Trent and was a student at Portland House Junior Art Dept and at the Burslem School of Art.
He then left to become an Engraver at the Spode Copeland factory, and later at Latchford Engravers and Designers.
He went on to study at The Bournville College of Art in 3D Design and became an Art Studio Technician at Birmingham University until he retired.
He and is now retired and living on Anglesey, Wales where he continues to paint.