Painter
Bill Farnsworth
Venice , Florida
About Bill
As a 1980 graduate of The Ringling School of Art and Design, Bill
Farnsworth has spent more than 40 years as an Illustrator and Fine
Artist. Born in Norwalk Connecticut in 1958, Bill spent most of his life
in New Milford Connecticut painting landscapes of the rural area,
while supporting himself and family with his growing illustration
career. Farnsworth is a Fellow in The American Society of Marine
Artists, Master Signature Member In both NOAPS and The Oil
Painters of America. Bill is also a Signature member of The
American Society of Impressionists. In 2023 he was elected to an
ARC Associate Living Master.
Bill won the Bronze medal for 2024 OPA Eastern Regional show
and 2nd place In the 2024 NOAPS Best of America show.
Farnsworth says” through intense observation we begin to feel
empathy for our subject and from that, comes understanding”.
His work is represented by, Anderson Fine Art, The Good Art
Company, Ballards Fine Art, Helena Fox Fine Art, Palm Avenue Fine
Art, Hindes Fine Art, Gallery on Park, Cawdry Gallery, and
Gingerbread square Gallery.
Bill currently lives in Venice, Fl. with his wife Debbie.