Bill Farnsworth

Bill Farnsworth has seamlessly moved into the Fine Art field after 30 years as a prolific illustrator. With more than 50 Children’s Books to his name, including the Kaya series for American Girl, Bill continues to paint traditional realism.

His books have garnered many awards and have gotten starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. A member of the Society of Illustrators, and Oil Painters of America, Bill has won three Awards of Excellence from OPA, and first place from The Biennial National in Punta Gorda, Fl. His paintings have been shown in The National Arts Club ,Salmagundi,The Society of Illustrators, and the 30th Annual International Marine Art Exhibition at the Maritime museum in Mystic, Ct.

Farnsworth was featured on the PBS TV show “Gulf Coast Journal”. Hosted by Jack Perkins. “My goal with my work is to paint what I love and convey that honestly so the viewer can feel that as well". Bill currently lives in Venice, Fl. with his wife Debbie and daughters Allison and Caitlin.”

Bill's work may be seen at the Courtyard Gallery in Mystic, Connecticut.

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Open House every Sunday afternoon with light refreshments

On going show with 2000 sq ft of art, sculpture and antiques set in a European Salon setting.

Representing 24 Artists as well as a private collection and estate art.

The Courtyard Art Gallery, Mystic CT

Frances Harkins-Grunwald and Del-Bourree Bach, Directors