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Patrick Farrell Biography
American painter Patrick Farrell illustrates a natural talent that has developed without formal art
training of any kind. His exploration of the demanding style of "super-realism" has earned him a
noteworthy place among leading painters. Throughout his career he has determinedly avoided the
vogues and excesses of the art world mainstream and has won acclaim for his oil paintings.
Farrell has been exhibiting his work for over twenty-five years and has been represented by leading
galleries across the country - this includes venues in Washington, D.C.; Chevy Chase, Maryland; New
York City, New York; Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California. His work has
been shown nationally in exhibitions at the American Academy & Institute of Arts & Letters,
National Academy Galleries and the World Trade Center, New York City. His work has also been
shown at the Oklahoma Art Center, Oklahoma City and The Butler Institute of American Art,
Youngstown, Ohio.
His paintings have been displayed in over thirty solo exhibitions and have been included in countless
group exhibitions internationally. His works can be found in public and corporate collections
throughout the United States and numerous private collections internationally.
Farrell is an Honorary Artist Member of the Allied Artists of America, Inc., New York City and he is
profiled in Who's Who in American Art and Famous Wisconsin Artists & Architects. The
self-employed painter resides and maintains his studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ten of Patrick Farrell's paintings have been reproduced as poster / prints for world wide distribution by
Aaron Ashley, Inc., New York City and Bentley Publishing, Walnut Creek, California. Signed copies
are available from RiverEdge Galleries. His 1991 homage to Marilyn Monroe, "In Pink with
Diamonds," is included in Roger G. Taylor's 2006 book, "Marilyn in Art."
training of any kind. His exploration of the demanding style of "super-realism" has earned him a
noteworthy place among leading painters. Throughout his career he has determinedly avoided the
vogues and excesses of the art world mainstream and has won acclaim for his oil paintings.
Farrell has been exhibiting his work for over twenty-five years and has been represented by leading
galleries across the country - this includes venues in Washington, D.C.; Chevy Chase, Maryland; New
York City, New York; Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California. His work has
been shown nationally in exhibitions at the American Academy & Institute of Arts & Letters,
National Academy Galleries and the World Trade Center, New York City. His work has also been
shown at the Oklahoma Art Center, Oklahoma City and The Butler Institute of American Art,
Youngstown, Ohio.
His paintings have been displayed in over thirty solo exhibitions and have been included in countless
group exhibitions internationally. His works can be found in public and corporate collections
throughout the United States and numerous private collections internationally.
Farrell is an Honorary Artist Member of the Allied Artists of America, Inc., New York City and he is
profiled in Who's Who in American Art and Famous Wisconsin Artists & Architects. The
self-employed painter resides and maintains his studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ten of Patrick Farrell's paintings have been reproduced as poster / prints for world wide distribution by
Aaron Ashley, Inc., New York City and Bentley Publishing, Walnut Creek, California. Signed copies
are available from RiverEdge Galleries. His 1991 homage to Marilyn Monroe, "In Pink with
Diamonds," is included in Roger G. Taylor's 2006 book, "Marilyn in Art."
Selected Bibliography
Levy, Heidi, "Famous Wisconsin Artists and Architects," Badger Books,
2004.
Dempsey, Stewart, "Artist's Studio," Milwaukee Home,
November/December 2004.
Moriarty, Judith Ann, "This Month," Milwaukee Magazine , July 2003.
Auer, James, "Self-taught Farrell outlines future..." Milwaukee Journal
Sentine l, August 6, 2003.
Zona, Dr. Louis A. "Allied Artists of America at the Butler Institute of
American Art," Catalogue Essay, January 2001.
Auer, James,"The Artful Survivor" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 4,
1998.
Attewell, William. "Patrick Farrell" IN Step Magazine, June, 1996.
Jones, Steve. "Realism to Trompe l'oeil," Gallery of Art--College of Lake
County 1980 Catalogue Essay, August, 1989.
Quick, Richard. "Patrick Farrell - Paintings," Rahr-West Art Museum 1980
Catalogue Essay, June, 1986.
Rahill, Margaret Fish. "Patrick Farrell - Retrospect," Charles Allis Art
Museum 1980 Catalogue Essay, May, 1984.
Everman, Welch D. "Milwaukee 1980" 1980 The New Art Examiner, April,
1980.
Stewart, Scott S. "The Art of Patrick Farrell." Book. Ivy House Publications,
1980.
Auer, James. "The Magic World of Patrick Farrell." Film. 1977 (Television
Premier, 1978, PBS-WMVS).
Published
Fourteen oil paintings published (1998-2006) as posters for world wide
distribution by Aaron Ashley, Inc. , New York City and Bentley Publishing
Group, Walnut Creek, California
Taylor, Roger G., book: "Marilyn in Art." Pop Art Books/Chelsea Press,
London. Available worldwide June 2006.
Levy, Heidi, "Famous Wisconsin Artists and Architects," Badger Books,
2004.
Dempsey, Stewart, "Artist's Studio," Milwaukee Home,
November/December 2004.
Moriarty, Judith Ann, "This Month," Milwaukee Magazine , July 2003.
Auer, James, "Self-taught Farrell outlines future..." Milwaukee Journal
Sentine l, August 6, 2003.
Zona, Dr. Louis A. "Allied Artists of America at the Butler Institute of
American Art," Catalogue Essay, January 2001.
Auer, James,"The Artful Survivor" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 4,
1998.
Attewell, William. "Patrick Farrell" IN Step Magazine, June, 1996.
Jones, Steve. "Realism to Trompe l'oeil," Gallery of Art--College of Lake
County 1980 Catalogue Essay, August, 1989.
Quick, Richard. "Patrick Farrell - Paintings," Rahr-West Art Museum 1980
Catalogue Essay, June, 1986.
Rahill, Margaret Fish. "Patrick Farrell - Retrospect," Charles Allis Art
Museum 1980 Catalogue Essay, May, 1984.
Everman, Welch D. "Milwaukee 1980" 1980 The New Art Examiner, April,
1980.
Stewart, Scott S. "The Art of Patrick Farrell." Book. Ivy House Publications,
1980.
Auer, James. "The Magic World of Patrick Farrell." Film. 1977 (Television
Premier, 1978, PBS-WMVS).
Published
Fourteen oil paintings published (1998-2006) as posters for world wide
distribution by Aaron Ashley, Inc. , New York City and Bentley Publishing
Group, Walnut Creek, California
Taylor, Roger G., book: "Marilyn in Art." Pop Art Books/Chelsea Press,
London. Available worldwide June 2006.
Pink Rose, oil, 8" x 9"
Yellow Rose, oil, 8" x 9"
Pink Rose II, oil, 8" x 9"
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