OILS by KAREN

The Mansfield General Store

2011-12-21T11:12:00.000-08:00

I spent time this morning with my friend Richard Young from Eastford and Val Law from Woodstock. We had a nice breakfast over at The Mansfield General Store in Mansfield Center. Walking into the store one is reminded of the days of long ago...this truely is a general store..has all the smells and feelings of days gone by. I now have several paintings hanging on the walls. Stop in for coffee or a good feed and check the place out, you will be glad you did!! Looking for antiques?? They also have a large room full of everything....

2011 Artists' Open Studios

2011-11-16T13:49:00.000-08:00

November 25, 26, 27 and December 3 and 4. 2011My gallery is #51 on the map this year. Please stop in and say hi. You may also call to set up another time to visit if the weekends above do not work for you.The Artists' Open Studio tour is a free, self-guided art adventure. Whether you are an avid collector, just curious about fine art, or an emerging artist, this is an incredible opportunity

for you to meet Northeastern Connecticut's painters, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, glass artists, metal smiths, wood-turners, and other fine artists.You have your choice of over 70 artists who work in a wide variety of mediums and styles, and live in an even wider variety of studio environments: From busy downtown lofts, to country barns with lazy rivers rolling by, to in-home cozy studio spaces where life and work share their energy.While many of us experience fine art by visiting art galleries and museums, we rarely have the chance to meet the artists whose work we admire, and be welcomed into the spaces where they nourish their creativity and produce their art. And, it gives artists the the opportunity to connect with you and to share their passion and expertise – a sure cure for some of the isolation artists often feel while they work away in their studios day after day.More information can be found at aosct.org

Killingly Art Show

2011-11-09T06:19:00.000-08:00

Had a great day yesterday at the Killingly Art Show. My painting of the Bicentenial Farm on RT 97 in Pomfret won 2nd prize!! This painting was done in my home studio from a picture I took on a nice winter day last Jan. The farm sits back off the road and the house and barn have nice lines and shadows

New Venue....Java Jive

2011-01-04T17:18:00.000-08:00

Just before the holidays I was contacted by Chris, the new owner of Java Jive in South Woodstock, Ct to decorate the walls of his new restaurant. One of my paintings sold just last week and today I got an email from a patron at the restaurant who would like to purchase several of my work!! What a great way to start the New Year!! I have two commissions to work on this month and hope to continue with commissions throughout the year. Interested in having your home painted on canvas to hang in your home?? Please let me know and I will get back in touch with you asap. I will be posting the new year shows later this spring. In the meantime I have paintings at Java Jive and also at the Art Alley in Putnam, check in at the Silver Circle Gallery for details. Our home gallery is open by appointment only. I look forward to a new year!!

Artists Open Studio Nov 26, 27, 28 and Dec 4, 5

2010-11-27T05:12:00.000-08:00

Artists Open Studio is a free, self-guided art adventure in Northeast Conn. Pick up a brochure at one of the 85 artists participating. More info can be found at www.aosct.org. My home studio is off the beaten track so I am "renting" space in one of the beautiful homes on historic Woodstock Hill. Stop in to see the selection of paintings, have a cup of mulled cider, and a munchy!! Hope to see you there!!

Weekend Art and Antiques Show on Woodstock Hill

2010-10-12T09:50:00.000-07:00

Visit the website www.preservationct.com/ to view the information on the weekend show in Woodstock ,Ct. Over 24 artisans have come together to have a show at the homoe of Valerie and Phil Law. Stop in either day, Oct 16th or 17th from 11-5. Refreshments will be served and all proceeds from the show will benefit TEEG, our local food bank.

Celebrate Agriculture

2010-09-23T15:39:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, Sept 25th, Celebrate Agriculture will be held at the Woodstock Fairgrounds from 9 am-3 pm. Stop in and see the animals, tractors, go for a hayride, and see the art displays!! I will have a small display of local farms and open space. Our home gallery is also open to the public this weekend. Stop in if you can!!

Putnam Library Sept 17th thru Oct 15th

2010-09-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

If you get a chance be sure to stop in at the Putnam Library right there in the center of the shopping plaza in Putnam, CT. I have put together a collection of small paintings in their hall glass display. I also have artwork from two other members of our local Art Guild. All art on display is clearly labeled. No artwork can be sold thru the library, however if anyone is interested in a piece the contact information is available on site.

Fall Show and Sale

2010-08-18T06:29:00.000-07:00

My solo show at the Audubon in Pomfret will be taken down on Fri the 27th of August. If you have not had time to go check out the 40 paintings I have hanging, you have another week to do so!! All paintings will be back in our home gallery at 86 Center Cemetery Rd. We are open by appointment only, however we will be open to the public on the 25th and 26th of September. My next big show will be in Oct at the Hardy Bown House on Woodstock Hill. I have organized several local artisans to display and sell their works on the weekend of Oct 16th and 17th. Be sure to stop in.

Show and Sale at the Pomfret Audubon Society

2010-07-02T05:11:00.000-07:00

“The Four Seasons”: Oil Paintings by Karen McFarlin at the Pomfret Audubon Center. Opening Reception: Sun., July 11, 2-4 p.m. Exhibit & Sale through Aug. 27. “Growing up on a dairy farm in Woodstock, I have always been interested in nature and the outdoors. Retiring from teaching has given me the time to paint what I have been seeing and feeling all these years.” Karen’s fresh emerging style lends new simple life to her oil scenes. Whether coastal, architectural, or pastoral, her works depict the four seasons of New England. Stop in to see the colors of nature on canvas, framed and ready to hang in your home. A percentage of all sales will benefit our Center. Exhibit hours: Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, noon-4 p.m. Free admission.

NorthEast CT Art Guild Sale and Show This Weekend

2010-05-05T18:32:00.000-07:00

This Mother's Day weekend I have organized a group of artists from the local art guild to have a show and art sale at the Bowen Hardy House on Woodstock Hill. Proceeds from the sale will go to Relay For Life. Stop in and say hi if you are able. You may also be interested in the art exhibit and sale that is over in Pomfret at the Seely Brown Village for the month of May. A reception will be held on Sat, May 8th. We are also interested in getting new members in the guild....see me if you have an interest in art and would like to know more.

Preservation in Woodstock Antiques and Art

2010-04-22T18:49:00.000-07:00

Preservation, a new antiques and art shop is opening on Woodstock Hill this weekend. It will be open Wed - Sundays, 11-5 each day. Be sure to stop in and see the new selection of local art and the antique furniture. Valerie and Phil have been working very hard at updating the old ice house and carriage shed, and putting in large gardens around the building. They have made plans to hold several community functions at their place in the near future. Stop in and say Hello.

Home and Landscape Portraits

2010-04-13T17:11:00.000-07:00

Interested in having your home or favorite local landscape put on canvas? I will take pictures, sketch it out and paint it in oils on a 9 x12 canvas. Allow 3-5 weeks to dry and be varnished. Other sizes are also available. $250

McFarlin Fine Art Gallery Opening

2010-04-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

Peter and I will be opening our home gallery for the season. It is open "by appointment only" at all times, but we have set aside the next two weekends for the public. Ads are out in both the Villager and the Shopper's Guide, and we have had new signs made to be placed on both ends of County Road. We hope you are in the area and can stop in to see our work and view the gallery.

                                                   McFarlin Fine Art Gallery
                                              Sat and Sun April 10, 11 and 17, 18
                                                             11 am to 5 pm
                                         86 Center Cemetery Road, Woodstock, CT

2010-04-08T05:42:00.000-07:00

I spent the day yesterday with my daughter Megan and her husband, Jeff, and their week old son Paxton. A beautiful spring day it was. After doing yard work Megan helped me get some more photos up on the blog. I have just completed another 4 paintings and will get them up soon. Many of the paintings in the Putnam Gallery have been rearranged, along with the paintings that are up in the Vanilla Bean. We will be opening the home Gallery this weekend.

2010-03-25T13:44:00.000-07:00

Now that we are back from spending some time camping in the state parks of Florida, I must get back to the oils. As you can see from my list above, I have already started getting some shows together for this spring and summer. One of my next projects is to get a new camera to take some better pictures of the paintings I have done and are presently up for sale. Then I will retake the pictures and send out a new posting. You can look forward to that in the near future!!