{"Id":8636,"Name":"Bill Farnsworth","Biography":"\u003Cp\u003EAs 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 and a Master Signature member of The Oil Painters of America, and a Signature member of the American Society of Impressionists. He is also a Master Signature member in NOAPS. In 2023 he was achieved the ARC Associate Living Master status. His paintings have appeared in many National shows, Museums, and private collections throughout the United States. A nationally known illustrator, Bill has seamlessly moved into the Fine Art field where he has garnered awards of excellence from the Oil Painters of America\u0027s National and Regional shows. He won the bronze medal for the 2024 OPA Eastern regional show and \u0026nbsp;the AIS National Dickinson Signature member award for 2018-19. Bill was a finalist in the 16th ARC Salon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EFarnsworth says \u0022through intense observation we begin to feel empathy for our subject and from that, comes understanding\u0026rdquo;.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EHis work is represented by Hindes Fine Art, Ballard Fine Art, Palm Avenue Fine Art, Cawdrey Gallery, The Good Art Company, \u0026nbsp;and Gingerbread Square Gallery.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EBill currently lives in Venice, Fl. with his wife Debbie.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","Awards":"\u003Cp\u003ERanked fourth in all time awards from NOAPS.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2023 March Bold Brush Award\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2018-19 AIS National Dickinson Signature member award. 2020 First Place 1st online show for signature members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2016 OPA salon bronze medal.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2021 OPA Eastern Regional Landscape award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2021 OPA Salon Landscape award of excellence.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2022 OPA Eastern Regional Award of excellence\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2021 NOAPS Best of America small works , Best Landscape award\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2022 Plein Air Smokies Best in show\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2017 \u0026nbsp;Texas Plein Air San Angelo Museum purchase award.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2021 Texas Plein Air 2nd place\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2022 Texas Plein Air Spirit of San Angelo award.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E15th Arc International Salon Exhibition Honorable Mention\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;2023 lighthouse Plein Air 2nd place\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 NOAPS smalll works best landscape\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 NOAPS Best of America 2nd place\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 AIS FASO Award of distinction\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 OPA Eastern Regional Bronze medal\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 RAAM National \u0022In Memory and Gratitude of the Greatest Generation Award\u0022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 OPA Eastern Regional Bronze medal\u003C/p\u003E","HasAlbums":false,"HasPortraits":false,"HasRelationships":false,"HasArticles":false,"HasDepictedPlaces":false,"HasLetters":false,"HasLibraryItems":false,"HasProducts":false,"HasSignatures":false,"HasVideos":false,"HasMapLocations":false,"TotalArtworks":24}