Ken MacFarlane (Canadian, 20th/21st Century) – Winter Mood

Ken MacFarlane (Canadian, 20th/21st Century) – Winter Mood (1980) Offered is a substantial, exhibition-scale original watercolor painting titled Winter Mood by the highly regarded Ontario landscape artist Ken MacFarlane (CSPWC). Dated 1980, this piece serves as a masterclass in the transparent watercolor medium, capturing the serene, atmospheric quietude of a rural Canadian winter. The artwork depicts a snow-covered country lane winding through soft, rolling drifts toward a pair of quiet rustic barns. MacFarlane’s mastery of the "wet-on-wet" wash technique is on full display in the moody, dramatic winter sky, which contrasts beautifully with the stark, finely detailed dry-brush work of the foreground fence posts and foliage. The piece features the artist's original handwritten inventory details on the reverse backing: "AL-KM-025 / Winter Mood." It is presented in a dark-stained wood frame with elegant gold inner trim and a double-mat border. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Born in Toronto, Ken MacFarlane was an accomplished Canadian landscape painter, illustrator, and celebrated art educator. He was an elected member of the prestigious Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (CSPWC) and a signature member of the Toronto Watercolour Society. For decades, MacFarlane operated a dedicated studio in the historic hamlet of Laskay, Ontario (King Township), and taught highly sought-after watercolor masterclasses across the province. Known for his philosophy of deeply understanding his materials, his works are defined by their flawless soft washes, rich environmental lighting, and peaceful interpretations of the Canadian countryside. SPECIFICATIONS: Artist: Ken MacFarlane (CSPWC) Title: Winter Mood Year of Creation: 1980 Medium: Original Watercolor on Paper Signature: Signed and dated "MacFarlane 80" in the lower right corner Frame Dimensions: 30.75" x 24.75" (78.1 cm x 62.9 cm) Inventory Markings: Backing board inscribed "AL-KM-025 / Winter Mood" CONDITION REPORT: The watercolor painting and its presentation materials are in excellent, pristine condition. The watercolor sheet is bright, flat, and shows no fading or discoloration. The double mat board is perfectly clean with no age-toning or foxing. The vintage wooden frame is structurally sound with only minimal, normal handling wear. Truly a wall-ready collector's piece. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue