As a 1980 graduate of The Ringling School of Art and Design, Bill Farnsworth has spent the last twenty six years creating paintings for magazines, advertisements, childrens books, and fine art commissions of portraits and landscapes.

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.

A member of The Society of Illustrators, SCBWI and The Oil Painters of America, Farnsworth's realistic paintings have appeared in many national shows and private collections throughout the United States.He has recieved many accolades for his Childrens Books that include The 1996 Stepping Stone award, 2002 Young Hoosiers Award,Napra Nautilus Award,and The Teachers Choice Award.Bill's paintings were part of The Society of Illustrators Annual Show, The arts for the Parks top 100, The Oil Painters of America National show and most recently took first place in The Fifth Biennial National Art Exhibit held in Punta Gorda, Fl.

An accomplished Plein Air painter, Farnsworth won best in show  in Plein Air Magazines 2005  "Paint The Town" held at the Alla Prima Gallery in St. Petersburg, Fl. "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