Live brilliantly!

At CFO Design, LLC, we believe that living with art is living on a grand scale. Our passion is bringing our clients brilliant & creative visions to life! We specialize in custom art, murals, faux finishes & hand-painted instruments. Each project is thoughtfully designed & created under the lead of professional artist, Caren Frost Olmsted. Caren’s work has been described as “elegant,” “playful,” “whimsical,” & “ethereal.”

Contact us today to schedule an appointment & let us show you how we can help you live brilliantly!

Recent work
  • Moo-ral
  • Moo-ral
  • Moo-ral
  • Star Treatment Spa
  • Galeria Selections
  • Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory
  • Detail of Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory Mural
  • Central United Methodist Church
  • Central United Methodist Church
  • Ganesh
  • Fairy Triptych
  • mbody
  • Parchment stairwell
  • Flat Rock Music Festival
  • Spec homes on Montford Avenue
  • Evan's Home
  • Moore's Valley Development and Plat

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Exciting News!
Caren Frost Olmsted's work on Moving Up

The Learning Channel featured Caren Frost Olmsted's work on Moving Up. This exciting episode aired on March 31 at 8 p.m. ET. Check out the schedule for other times.

New Instruments

Fine artist Caren Frost Olmsted creates an innovative marriage of form & function with her hand-painted instruments! Combining the power of music & art, each piece is a one-of-a-kind & fully playable! Stringed instruments of any kind can be transformed to reflect a unique vision.

Caren’s instruments are commissioned by musicians & fine art collectors alike. She accepts requests for work on new, used, & rescued instruments.

See some of these one-of-a-kind instruments
Private Lessons & Workshops

Private lessons, small classes, and workshops in the artist’s studio in Basking Ridge, NJ!

  • Faux finishing classes for the do-it-yourselfer!
  • Figure & still life drawing classes for the beginner or advanced student!
  • Private painting classes

We are actively searching for experienced life models. Please contact us at info@cfodesign.com if you would be interested in posing for our classes!