2024 Paintings part 1
Posted: December 17, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
I had a late start in 2024. I didn’t start spending time at my easel until late March, early April. Taking that into account I think that I produced a lot of art this year. These are only the first 9 of 17 bigger pieces. Since WordPress limited the amount of photos I could post I will have to make a part 2.
There were also countless “one of a kind” cards created too. Sadly because of the Canada Post strike and the lack of a venue this year I did not make many Christmas cards. There is always next year.
Thank you to all that supported me this year. I really do appreciate your continued support. My artistic endeavors and journey can continue thanks to you.
Cheers, Susan Feniak
Revising the revision of the revisions….hahaha
Posted: November 24, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Lakescapes, Mara Lake BC, Original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake BC, Opus Art Supplies, Pacific Ocean, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
“Heartsease” has received some more revisions. I am particularly fussy about putting this view onto canvas. It is, after all, our favorite view of Mara Lake BC. I am now happy with what I see. And feel that Heartsease doesn’t need anymore tweaks or revisions. All ready for your viewing enjoyment.
Speaking of revisions, “Ebb and Flow” also got a few more tweaks or highlights. It will be ready for varnishing soon. In the meantime it’s ready for everyone’s visual enjoyment.
Heartsease is acrylic on a 20″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas. Asking $350.00 cdn plus shipping.
Ebb and Flow is acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas. Asking $400.00 cdn plus shipping. If either get framed they will have to be priced accordingly.
Artist Susan Feniak. Contact sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog.
“Heartsease”
Posted: November 18, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Lakescapes, Mara Lake, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake, Mara Lake BC, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
The latest revision has a title, “Heartsease”. Our much loved view of Mara Lake BC. Tranquility. This painting was previously named Mara Twilight. The lighting of that painting was indeed twilight. I prefer showing Mara on a bright sunny day. Those of us fortunate enough to enjoy its beauty are very much aware that storms can stir Mara up into a frenzy of wild waves and whitecaps. That’s reality. It’s far more appealing to remember the idyllic moments.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
On a cold snowy day…
Posted: November 16, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Mara Lake BC, Revision, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake BC, Opus Art Supplies, Revision, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
It’s the first real cold snowy day we’ve had so far this fall. So what does an artist do? Paint a bright sunny day!
I painted Mara Twilight back in 2022. It’s moved from wall to wall at our house. It’s featured on my 2024 calendar this month but it’s had no real interest or inquiries. I decided it needed brightening up. So I nixed the darkness of twilight and changed it to a bright sunny day. It’s much the same as my painting “Mara Muse”. I miss that painting so this one may replace it.
Not only did I totally change the painting I will have to change the title too. Any suggestions?
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
Finished revising Ebb and Flow
Posted: November 11, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, nautical art, Original art, Revision, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, beach, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, nautical art, Pacific Ocean, painting of a beach, Painting of birds, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art 2 Comments
Ebb and Flow has seen a lot of changes over the last couple of days. I am happier with this new version. So far. I am fickle. There could possibly be a few more tweaks but for now I am saying “done”. To see this painting pre revision please visit my previous post.
If you like the new version or even if you don’t feel free to let me know. Constructive criticism is welcome.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
Floral Extravaganza
Posted: October 31, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Flowers, Golden Artist Colors, original art, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 6 Comments
I am calling my latest painting, Floral Extravaganza, done! Since it’s still drying some more tweaking could happen. In my previous blog I shared the beginning of this painting. Days and hours of creating later here it is. If only an artist got paid by the hour!
Normally I don’t try to match or do art specifically to match a room, or furniture, or bedding. My rule of thumb is if you love it will work. But the new bedding was calling me to create Floral Extravaganza.
Today my husband and I quietly celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We both can’t believe it’s been 49 years. Time truly does fly. Love does conquer all of life’s foibles.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 18″ x 36″ gallery wrapped canvas. This painting is not available.
2025 Calendars and new art in progress..
Posted: October 26, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Artist at home, Calendars, Canadian Artist, In progress, Paintings of Flowers, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, WIP, work in progress | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art from the heart, Calendars, Canadian Artist, Flowers, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, wooden coasters, work in progress 7 Comments
My 2025 calendars finally arrived. Long story short the first batch arrived and they were a hot mess covered with ink splotches and smudges. The printers replaced them for me, free of charge. I am very happy with the final results. I do a limited amount as I usually give them as gifts to close friends or family. This year I sold a few but I do have one left. If you are interested please email me at sfeniakart@gmail.com
Recently I bought new bedding. The old bedding had been on our bed since 2015. I loved it, but it was time for new. I bought what I loved again and no doubt it will be on our bed for many years to come. Normally the art I hang in our home is also what I love or it’s favorites of mine/ours. It doesn’t necessarily match furniture or bedding. That being said, the painting above our bed worked with our old bedding, not the new. Ergo there is a fresh painting in progress on my easel. Meant just for us. It is taking me hours to do!!
Remember if you are interested in one of my 2025 calendars please let me know. I only have one left but I can always do another printing.
Cheers Susan
“Mara Muse” SOLD
Posted: September 9, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake BC, Original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake, Mara Lake BC, original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, work in progress 2 Comments
This paintinghas since Sold. 🔴 “Mara Muse”. I have been trying to capture the view from the aft deck of our houseboat for 8 years. That’s how long we’ve owned our boat. I think that I succeeded today! Yay! I have made several attempts but this one makes my heart sing. See me smile. Funny something that is so near and dear can be so difficult to duplicate. But not today. I started and finished this painting in one day. Yes, you read that correctly, one day. I found the zone. Nothing feels better to an artist than that zone. Trust me.
“Mara Muse” Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 16″ x 20″ gallery wrapped canvas. Asking $250.00 cdn plus shipping.
The making of “Day’s Eye” 🔴
Posted: August 26, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, WIP, work in progress | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, self taught artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress Leave a comment
Update, this painting has SOLD. Thank you Gayle and Rick. The making of “Day’s Eye”. From the David Oakes photo to the completed painting.
Thank you again to David for kindly giving me permission to use his beautiful photo.
At one stage of this painting I had to wonder, “What was I thinking?”. There were a lot of petals and a lot of layers. But I persevered and I am very happy that I did.
Thank you for stopping by and having a look.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery canvas. Asking $250.00 cdn plus shipping.
Labor of love. “Day’s Eye”
Posted: August 21, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
“Day’s Eye”. This latest painting has been a labor of love. Memories of our youngest son’s life and loss kept me going on this one. I needed an out and the best way for me to accomplish that is paint, to escape. Go to my happy place. For HOURS!! Or wallow, and I don’t do that.
Also, for those of you that haven’t figured it out yet, I love flowers. Once upon a time I was a florist and designer extraordinaire.
For the photo credit I would like to thank, photographer and friend David Oakes. He very kindly gave me permission to use his photo of these glorious daisy’s. Thank you David.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery wrapped canvas. Asking $250 cdn plus shipping.
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