“Donal”
Posted: July 26, 2025 Filed under: Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Commission, Highland cow, Scotland, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, thankful | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Commission, Holbein Watercolors, original art, Scotland, Shuswap Artist, Sold/Commissioned Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
Meet “Donal”. Yes, I painted another “heilan coo”. a.k.a. highland cow. Because of “Skye” and his popularity I was commissioned by the daughter of his purchaser to paint another Skye. Acknowledging that I can’t paint the same thing exactly the same way twice (especially on a smaller scale) I agreed. Donal is the result. I do like the fact that both beasties are completely different characters. That’s the joy of creating. I also like the fact that both will be hanging in welcoming appreciative homes. Many thanks to the lovers of Donal and Skye.
Artist Susan Feniak. Donal is acrylic on a 16″ x 16″ gallery wrapped canvas. Skye is acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
Now I hope to have time to paint something new and different.
Mission Accomplished
Posted: April 24, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Commission, Golden Acrylics, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Shuswap Lake, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized, WIP, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, work in progress 2 Comments
Mission accomplished! My first painting and commission of 2024 completed. For me it’s better late than never. I haven’t painted a real painting in months. I was beginning to think and worry that I had lost my touch. I had certainly lost the urge. Happily I discovered none of the above had actually happened. Apparently I just needed a break.
“Haven Point Memory” is a commissioned painting. Am I ever glad this opportunity was provided. The subject was perfect for me at this time. I needed an escape from all the stuff life, or rather a death, has thrown my way. Otherwise I may still be floundering in dither land. More simply put I needed to paint. And I needed a reason. Thankfully opportunity struck. Haven Point on Shuswap Lake holds many fond memories for me and many of our friends. Not to mention the person who will eventually receive this painting as a gift. The cabin and it’s surroundings provide a serene, cool and calm place to recoup and regroup. Perfection.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery canvas. Based on a photo taken by me years ago. Progress photos included for you the visitor to see my process.
Something completely different from me.
Posted: October 3, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Commission, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 3 Comments
This painting was indeed completely different for me to do. I have never done any lettering, and I have decided that I don’t care to ever do it again. The grapes, wine glass, bottle and wine were something I have never tackled on canvas with acrylic paints before either. The reflections on the glass and motion of the pouring wine were fun to recreate. The purchaser gave me the words and a vague idea of what she had in mind and then pretty much gave me free reign to do what I thought best. To quote, “do that thing you do”. Admittedly I did enjoy taking her idea and recreating something out of that. Because I had never done anything like this before I gave her a screeching good deal. Lesson learned, every painting takes just as long for me to do with just as much thought going into it. Each and every painting is special to me. And most importantly I have a reputation to uphold. I try to do my very best every time. Although grateful for this opportunity and pleased to do this for a friend, screeching good deals shouldn’t happen.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ deep gallery canvas.
Thank you
Posted: December 30, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Commission, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, gouache, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Dogs, self taught artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, thankful, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Caribbean, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, grateful, Happy New Year, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Dogs, self taught artist, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Sold Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Susan Feniak Acrylic, Weird Bird Wednesday, Whimsy 9 Comments
I would like to thank everyone that bought, commissioned, liked, followed, commented and or supported me in anyway in my artistic endeavors this year. I am truly grateful. Sincerely Susan Feniak.
May 2021 be a brighter happier year world wide.
The attached photos are just some of my paintings and card’s that found new homes.
To contact Susan about her art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
“Cairo”
Posted: October 29, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Commission, Cuteness, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Dogs, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sold Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, winter and snow | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Cute, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Dogs, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sold/Commissioned Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 Comments
Say hello to Cairo. She is the second of two recently completed commissioned pet portraits. Cairo and her mom loved to go hiking especially in the snow and mountains. Re-creating a snowy mountainous scene was a first for me. Although painting Cairo proved challenging at times I enjoyed the challenge. By the time I was done I didn’t want to let her go. Always and forever a sucker for those puppy dog eyes. Thank you to Mark and Kim for giving me the opportunity and the honor of painting your beloved dogs portraits. (See “Grizz” in my previous blog) Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 16″ x 16″ x 1.5″ canvas. Painted on all sides.
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Grizz
Posted: October 9, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Commission, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Dogs, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #paintingsofanimals, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Dogs, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Sold/Commissioned Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 10 Comments
I am pleased to say that “Grizz” is done and drying on my easel. He is rather a handsome fellow if I do say so myself. I hope when his owner sees the painting he will think so too. My only concern is that I have done Grizz justice and that he actually looks like he should or did when he was alive. I only had a photo to go by. The hazards of pet portraits. If nothing else my husband will gladly keep the painting and says he will proudly hang it in our house. See me smile? Painted with heart. Acrylic on 16″ x 16″ x 1.5″ canvas.
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Work In Progress
Posted: October 7, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Commission, Cuteness, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Dogs, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, WIP | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Dogs, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sold/Commissioned Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP 6 Comments
I am working on a couple of dog portraits. This is a much loved and missed black lab named Grizzly. A.K.A. Grizz. I find that I put my heart and soul into pet portraits. I wonder, do other artists find that they do that too? When next you see Grizz I hope his posthumous portrait is completed and his owner is pleased. This is the biggest pet portrait that I have done thus far at 16″ x 16″ x 1.5″ acrylic on canvas. Wish me luck. Cheers Susan
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Small but important
Posted: August 6, 2020 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Commission, Cuteness, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sold Art, Sold Work, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Card's, Cute, For the joy of it, Opus Art Supplies, original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sold Art, Sold/Commissioned Art, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy Leave a comment
These are the commissions I worked on last week. Although small every piece counts. Every piece is important. Someone thought highly enough of my art to ask me to make them something special for someone else. Thank you. I hope the recipients enjoy them as much as I did in the creating. Cheers Susan Feniak
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Trio
Posted: October 18, 2019 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Commission, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors, Fabriano paper, giraffes, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of animals, Paintings of cats, Paintings of Dogs, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, Sold Work, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Whimsy | Tags: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cute, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors, Fabriano papers, For the joy of it, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of animals, Paintings of cats, Paintings of Dogs, Paintings of giraffes, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, Sold/Commissioned Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink 8 Comments
Three of my favorites Gretchen the giraffe , Sam the dog and “Why Me?” have all gone to a new home. This happened earlier in the month. They went with Trouble 2, Oh Oh 2 and Henrietta. They will all keep each other company. A good thing I have a lot of other favorites to keep me company.
Oh Oh! The second time around.
Posted: October 5, 2019 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Commission, Cuteness, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors, Daniel Smith watercolours, Fabriano paper, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of cats, Shuswap Artist, Sold Work, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cute, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors, Daniel Smith watercolours, Fabriano papers, Opus Art Supplies, Paintings of cats, Shuswap Artist, Sold Art, Sold/Commissioned Art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Whimsy 4 Comments“Oh Oh!” Artist Susan Feniak. This is the second time I have painted Oh Oh. Once again this was a special request and has all ready sold. The original version of Oh Oh was a greeting card. Too small for the buyer. Not to mention I wasn’t sure if I still had the card in my inventory. So a new and bigger one had to be created. No problem. It is up to me to keep my clients happy. And I do try very hard to keep everyone happy. I hope Oh Oh makes you smile too. Daniel Smith watercolors and ink on 9″ x 12″ Fabriano paper. Mat to 11″ × 14″
Susan Feniak's Art 