Andrew Farmer Fine Art Studio | Andrew Farmer Fine Art

About Me

Born on October 16, 1985, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, I embarked on my artistic journey at Church View College in Doncaster, where I was awarded Distinctions for both my National Diploma in Fine Art and my Foundation in Art and Design. I further honed my skills at Canterbury Christ Church University between 2005 and 2008, graduating with a First Class Degree in Fine Art Painting. My passion for art led me to London, where I obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate from The Royal Drawing School.

I’ve continued to develop a practice rooted in observation, working primarily in oils. My subjects range from intimate family scenes to rural and urban landscapes and portraiture. I’m driven by the act of looking — analysing and understanding the world through paint.

I first exhibited with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 2014, and became a full member in 2019. My work has been recognised with several awards, including both First and Second Prize Winsor & Newton Awards for painting, and the Menena Joy Schabe Memorial Award.

Awards

The Le Clerc Fowle Medal: In memory of Anne Le Clerc Fowle, presented annually for an outstanding group of paintings. ROI, Mall Galleries, 2023

Menena Joy Schwabe Memorial Award, ROI, Mall Galleries 2019

1st Prize, Doncaster plein air painting award 2018

1st Prize, Winsor and Newton Award For Painting, ROI, Mall Galleries, 2018

2nd Place (£1000) ‘Create Longridge’ Art event, Londgridge, Lancashire. 2018

1st place (Best in show). The New Fringe Open Exhibition. Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery 2018

Shortlisted for the Haworth Northern Landscape Award, NEAC Mall Galleries 2016.

Shortlisted for the Contemporary Portrait Prize, Biscuit Factory, Newcastle 2016

The Windsor and Newton Award for Oil Painting. Awarded by the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, annual show 2015.

Richard Ford Award, Prado Residency, Madrid, Spain(2009) Awarded by The Prince’s Drawing School, London (Now the Royal School of drawing). 2008-2009

Myself and Louise, owner of British Art Portfolio

My Past Exhibitions

-Royal Societies Summer Exhibition

-Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition- Mall Galleries

-Norther Impressions’ Solo Exhibition Watermark Gallery, Harrogate.

-‘Northern Boys Group Exhibition’, Panter and Hall, London.

-‘Spring’ Solo show featuring a collection of cover 20 new still life paintings

-‘Seeds’ Solo exhibition featuring 25 oil paintings of the humble Horse Chestnut (AKA the conker).