Born 1953, the son of Alan Furneaux senior a CSM in the Grenadier Guards, Alan often found himself on the move as a youngster and he enjoyed exploring new places. At school he enjoyed sport, music and art. It was nit until 1992, Alan became a professional artist after winning a commission for Royal Caribbean Cruisliners. 17 years later, Alan joined the Association of British Naives and has enjoyed many solo and mixed exhibitions in the UK and abroad.