Look what’s coming to life on my easel…
Posted: April 22, 2025 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, In progress, Scotland, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, WIP, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Cute, Featured Artist Doodlewash.com, In progress, Just for fun, original art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, Whimsy, WIP, work in progress 2 Comments
Look what’s coming to life on my easel! “Skye”. A highlander and a homage to my ancestral home, Scotland.
Remember this is a work in progress. I am still wondering if I should paint some flowers and greens strewn in Skye’s hair and horns. Or keep it simple and quaint. Almost as is….
Regardless it feels good to spend time at my easel. It’s been since before Christmas.
I will keep you updated when completed. In the meantime I hope everyone had a good Easter weekend.
Cheers Susan Feniak
“Skye” is acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas. Artist Susan Feniak
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.
Another revision in progress….
Posted: November 10, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Art from the heart, beach, Canadian Artist, In progress, Original art, Revision, Seaside, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, WIP, work in progress | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art from the heart, beach, Canadian Artist, In progress, nautical art, Revision, seascape, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress Leave a comment
Another revision is in progress on my easel. I painted the original in October of 2021. Shortly after my dear brother died. I was never completely happy with the original painting. Considering the circumstances no one, including myself, should be surprised by that. At the time I thought that I would live with the painting for awhile, think on it. I did manage to give it a title, “Ebb andFlow”. Lately I have been giving this painting and another one a great deal of thought. No better time than the present to have a go at revising and hopefully improving it.
My husband says the sand bar looks like it’s pushing the water. Oh oh. That doesn’t sound good. It’s supposed to be the other way around with the water pushing and surrounding the sand bar. What do you think? All that being said the painting/revision is still a work in progress. Time will tell…..
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
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
It’s been awhile…
Posted: August 17, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, In progress, Just for fun, one of a kind, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, WIP, wood coasters, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Art, Canadian Artist, friends, gift ideas, one of a kind, Pacific Ocean, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, wooden coasters, work in progress 6 Comments
It has been some time since my last post. It’s not that I haven’t been creating. I have indeed been painting or planning and gathering ideas. The truth is that I have no idea why I haven’t posted something. Perhaps it’s because I get very little traffic on my website or because I don’t have time. Perhaps I am too busy doing the aforementioned creating, planning and painting. Whatever there are reasons and excuses. These days it seems that time is at a premium for everyone.
I have decided to expand on my “one of a kind” greeting cards and start making “one of a kind” wood coasters. They are all hand painted and everyone is different. Acrylic on approximately 4″ round or square coasters. The raw edge round coasters are a bit smaller. I am varnishing them to protect them from heat and moisture. And testing them to make sure they are protected.
I have also started another painting which when finished will be acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery wrapped canvas. I will give the photo credit to a friend when the painting is complete. I am grateful to that friend for giving me permission to use his beautiful photo.
In the meantime have a fabulous weekend. Cheers Susan
Process for new painting ….
Posted: May 7, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, WIP, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Opus Art Supplies, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, WIP, work in progress 4 Comments
I am making progress on my latest painting. These are photos of my process. FYI I start with a totally blank, white, pristine canvas. Sometimes that is daunting in of itself. I seem to be detail oriented these days. Not to mention enjoying creating trees and embracing nature.
Enjoy the sneak peak. I will reveal the painting when I think that I am finished.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas.
More cards and the start of something big….
Posted: April 23, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, In progress, one of a kind, Original art, QoR watercolor, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Acrylic on Paper, Card's, Golden Acrylics, one of a kind, original art, QoR watercolor, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress 5 Comments
Getting my groove back, see previous post, involved starting with small things like my “one of a kind” cards. After making about a dozen cards I felt it was time or perhaps I was ready to work on something bigger. Silly me jumped right into a commission that was ordered a month or two ago. I don’t know about my fellow artists thoughts on commissions but I put my heart and soul into them. I want perfection. It’s got to be exactly what the person who orders it dreams of or envisions. A hard task, that reading and meeting of minds. Upon reflection I should have started with something for me, something fun, something to flex my creative muscles and blow off the cobwebs. All that being said the commission is coming together nicely although slowly. (It’s the last photo) I am up for the challenge or so it seems. So far. Oh and FYI I put my heart and soul into everything I create.
Artist Susan Feniak. The “one of a kind” cards are watercolors and ink on 5″ x 7″ cards. The painting is a WIP acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery canvas.
It’s name that painting time!
Posted: July 19, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Gardening/Flowers, Golden Acrylics, In progress, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support artists, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
Drying on my easel, new art. As you can tell by the subject matter I started this one months ago. At the time I lost interest in it. What can I say? I started several paintings and didn’t finish any of them. It happens. Now I am back on both creative feet and ready to finish what I started.
Now it’s up to you and me to give this painting a title. “Daffo-dum-dilies”, or “Daffodilicious”. My great grandmother used to call daffodils Daffo-dum-dilies. My husband suggested Daffodilicious.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 16″ x 16″ gallery canvas. Painted on all sides, no frame needed. $200.00 cdn plus shipping. All my pieces are original. I do not make prints. You would be purchasing one of kind. If you are interested please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you. No NFT.
At it again….
Posted: June 3, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, Paintings of Poppies, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, Whimsy, wild flowers, WIP, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, poppies, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, Whimsy, wild flowers, WIP, work in progress 6 Comments
At it again…..My latest work in progress. From what seemingly looks like a hot mess you can see poppies emerge on the canvas. Oh how the creative mind works! Coming up there will be more to see.
Artist Susan Feniak. Golden acrylics on an 18″ x 24″ deep gallery canvas.
Cards and a work in progress….
Posted: May 16, 2022 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Gardening/Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, greeting cards, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, water color and ink, WIP, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Card's, Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, greeting cards, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Susan Feniak Acrylic, watercolor and ink, WIP, work in progress 4 Comments
It’s been a while since I have been able to post something here. We live most of the warmer months on our houseboat and there is a total lack of internet service. My data suffers! I hope everyone understands.
Here are photos of two cards I recently completed. Both are watercolors and ink on Strathmore card stock. 4″ x 6″.
The final three photos are the process and progress of my latest work in progress. I wonder if you can guess what flowers I am tackling this time? I will be sure to share the final edition. It’s acrylic on a 12″ x 24″ gallery canvas.
Cheers from the houseboat, artist Susan Feniak.
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