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Liam O’Farrell works in a variety of media to produce unique pieces of character, whether in front of the subject, or in the studio
Exhibitions and Press He has exhibited at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition on several occasions. Also, annual open exhibitions at The Mall Galleries for The Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize, The New English Art Club, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters, The Royal Society of British Artist, and The Royal Society of Marine Artists.
Extensively published, his work has featured in The Guardian, The Times, Tatler and many art magazines including Artists & Illustrators and Paint & Draw.
The Ordinary World
Whether it’s the place we live, our nearest and dearest, or even ourselves, the trouble with ‘ordinary’ is there being so much of it. There is a tendency to no longer ‘see’ when looking at people and things with which we are familiar; it becomes difficult to appreciate their unique beauty.
Like his influences: Spencer and Lowry, Liam notices and celebrates the ordinary things around us; believing much of life’s genuine and lasting pleasures are those right in front of our eyes and under our noses.
About Their Talks...
A one hour talk on art, finishing with a free raffle for an original watercolour painting.
Liam O’Farrell discusses his life as an artist, delving into his background and revealing his approach to planning his work.
He proceeds to showcase the evolution of his painting of Cromer in Norfolk. At this point, he encourages attendees to explore their own artistic endeavours by taking up a bit of painting, underscoring the mental health benefits and the joy it can bring. Additionally, he provides a list of required items and an estimated budget to get them started.
The kit Liam is suggesting is no bigger than a large paperback book, so very easy to carry and a great alternative to the phone.
Below, you will find the proposed sections and a selection of the screens Liam will use on the day.
• About me and my history
• Influences and a few examples of my work
• Love of ordinary
• How i do my work
• A quick portfolio
• Painting Cromer in Norfolk
• Take up painting yourself
• Paint postcards
• Materials you will need
• A final word and questions, with a raffle of an original painting.
Liam will need: A projector that can run PowerPoint and screen or large monitor.
Fee:
£120 for each talk. For charities there is a negotiable consession. If travel is over 25 miles it is charged at 45p per mile.
