Mentorship is the fastest way to go from where you are today, to where you want to be! Learn How Mentorship Works or join this mentors group below. Not sure what stage you are? Click here for descriptions.
Mentoring Emerging Artists Not sure if you’re an emerging artist? Find your stage here.
MEDIUMS: Oil SPECIALTY: ✔ Technique
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 in NOAPS, Signature member of The Oil Painters of America, and The American Society of Impressionists. He has also been elected to an ARC Associate Living Master.
Bill’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Technique
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Colour & Composition
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Technique Demos
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Supplies and tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
Marketing:
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Artist Statement & CV
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Shows & Exhibits
Business:
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Pricing Artwork
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Approaching Galleries
“Mastrius is a perfect balance of accountability, community and fun. It feels like family. Family that makes you a better you.” ~ Elizabeth, Emerging Artist
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Your Membership Includes (click here):
Mentorship Session: Meet via video conference for a monthly 2-hour session with your Mentor and small group. You choose the mentor, we provide the group!
Mid-Month Session: Meet via video conference for a 1-hour session with your small group and Navigator to connect, share progress, encouragement, and support.
Weekly Events: Attend LIVE weekly events online, on hot topics like Finding Your Style, Composition & Critiques, plus master DEMOS. Access event recordings!
MyStudio: Access your private online studio space equipped with business tools and Mentorship Session Recordings.
Chat Group: Access your private online chat group to connect with your small group and Navigator (group facilitator) anytime.
Discounts: Enjoy member discounts on LIVE and ON-DEMAND courses, art supplies, and more!
Emerging
Mentorship Membership
$ USD90/Month
Next session: June 10, 2025
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM MDT Tue
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
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’s National and Regional shows. He won Best in Show at The 10th Biennial National Show in Punta Gorda, and the AIS National Dickinson Signature member award for 2018-19. Farnsworth says” through intense observation we begin to feel empathy for our subject and from that, comes understanding”.
His work is represented by Reinert Fine Art, Anderson Fine Art, The Good Art Company, Ballards Fine Art, Palm Avenue Fine Art, Hindes Fine Art, Cawdry Gallery, and Gingerbread square Gallery.
Bill currently lives in Venice, Fl. with his wife Debbie.
Exhibits and Awards;
Ranked fourth in all time awards from NOAPS
The 2023 March Bold Brush Award
2018-19 AIS National Dickinson Signature member award
2020 First Place 1st online show for signature members
2016 OPA salon bronze medal. 2021 OPA Eastern Regional Landscape award
2021 OPA Salon Landscape award of excellence
2022 OPA Eastern Regional Award of excellence
2021 NOAPS Best of America small works , Best Landscape award
2022 Plein Air Smokies Best in show
2017 Texas Plein Air San Angelo Museum purchase award
2021 Texas Plein Air 2nd place
2022 Texas Plein Air Spirit of San Angelo award
15th Arc International Salon Exhibition Honorable Mention
2023 Bold Brush Award
2024 Lighthouse Plein Air Festival 2nd Place
2024 NOAPS small works Landscape Award
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