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
Still keeping busy…
Posted: April 16, 2023 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, greeting cards, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, support local, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy, Windsor Newton | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, Art, Card's, Cute, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, strathmoreart, support local business, support small business, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy, Windsor Newton 2 Comments
I am still keeping busy creating my “one of a kind” greeting cards. Keeping things simple. Other than puttindg a coat of gesso on a 24″ x 24″ canvas I haven’t spent any time at my easel. Not since coming home from Mexico. I haven’t felt like it. I thought that I had lots of inspiration and was ready to get busy but as soon as I stand at my easel all is lost. Perhaps I have a bit of a block happening? On the other hand I am able to create these cards. A veritable plethora of them. I am having fun with them, they make me smile. That is sufficient, for now.
Artist Susan Feniak. QoR or Windsor Newton watercolors and ink on 4″ x 6″ Strathmore cards. My cards sell for $12 each at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium downtown Salmon Arm BC. Or contact me at sfeniakart@gmail.com
Happy 2022!!
Posted: January 1, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Happy New Year, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, thankful, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, friendship, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, grateful, Local artist, Opus Finest Watercolour Paper, original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Sold Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak 6 Comments
As we start a new year I would like to take a moment to thank everyone that supported me in my artistic endeavors during 2021. A special thank you to my peers. Becoming an active member of The Federation of Canadian Artists was the highlight of my year.
I am looking forward to 2022, optimistically and positively. Since I am now officially retired I will now have more time for art, blogging and social media. Look out!
Happy New Year! My very best wishes to you for a healthy, happy and creative 2022. Cheers Susan Feniak
December is a busy time
Posted: December 18, 2021 Filed under: Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, Cuteness, Just for fun, Mara Lake BC, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Photos, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, winter and snow | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Canadian Artist, Christmas, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, greeting cards, Just because, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Photos, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, winter scene 4 Comments
December is a busy time for everyone. This year I made almost 4 dozen Christmas cards. About 1/2 of them sold the rest were sent out to family and friends. Today we had our first major snow event of the season. That meant we needed to shovel snow off our houseboat. And of course what is December without a visit with the jolly old elf himself. And yes I have been good all year. No wish list involved. Just my hope that everyone stays safe and healthy this Christmas. Cheers Susan Feniak
Assembly line
Posted: November 19, 2021 Filed under: Canadian Artist, Christmas cards, Cuteness, greeting cards, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QOR water color, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Watercolors, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Card's, Christmas cards, Cute, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy 2 Comments
My 2021 Christmas card assembly line is in full swing. Here are some of my designs for this Christmas. All are original watercolors on 4″ x 6″ blank inside cards. Hand painted and created by me, Susan Feniak. Having fun and using some of my imagination. Hope you enjoy. Cheers Susan
Another small one…”Yellow Maze”.
Posted: August 26, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Just for fun, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Sold Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sold Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 6 Comments
Just finished another 10″ x 10″ painting. Small by my standard. These are the progress photos and the final painting. I decided to leave the background white. Maybe it’s the start of a new trend? The title is “Yellow Maze”. If you were interested in purchasing this painting you are too late as it SOLD almost immediately. Thank you to the purchaser. Selling art has been a tuff slog this summer as venues have been few and far between. I am fortunate to have sold anything. As always I am grateful to have someone like my art enough to hang in their home and personal space. Cheers Susan
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 10″ x 10″ gallery canvas.
World Watercolor Month Day 31
Posted: July 31, 2021 Filed under: #doodlewash, #doodlewashaday, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Canadian Artist, flamingos, greeting cards, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sketches/Doodles, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy, WorldWatercolorMonth | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #doodlewashaday, #paintingaday, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Canadian Artist, Card's, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Sketches and Doodles, Strathmore card stock, strathmoreart, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy 4 Comments
#WorldWatercolorMonth Day 31 prompt “Jewel”. Finale! Here are some of the gems I created this month along with one final card. I did it! Despite all that has been going on around here I managed to create 31 hand painted, one of a kind, greeting cards in 31 days. I hope you have enjoyed this month long celebration of Watercolor as much as I. Thank you to Charlie O’Shields at doodlewash.com for his idea to have a month long celebration of watercolor. This is the 6th year I have participated. It is celebrated by artists around the world. Truly filling the world with beautiful art. Cheers Susan Feniak
All 31 cards are original art by Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on Strathmore card stock. 4″ x 6″ Some have sold but there are many still available. Email Susan at sfeniakart@gmail.com
World Watercolor Month Day 16
Posted: July 16, 2021 Filed under: #doodlewash, #doodlewashaday, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Canadian Artist, greeting cards, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sketches/Doodles, Strathmore Paper, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy, WorldWatercolorMonth | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #paintingaday, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, beach, Canadian Artist, Card's, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, QoR watercolor, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Sketches Doodles, Strathmore card stock, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy Leave a comment
#WorldWatercolorMonth Day 16 prompt “Vision”. Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on Strathmore card stock. 4″ x 6″.
World Watercolor Month Day 15
Posted: July 15, 2021 Filed under: #doodlewash, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Boating, Canadian Artist, gouache, greeting cards, Just for fun, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of boats, QoR watercolor, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sketches/Doodles, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, WorldWatercolorMonth | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #doodlewashaday, #paintingaday #paintingsofboats, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Boating, Canadian Artist, Card's, For the joy of it, gouache, greeting cards, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Paintings of boats, QoR watercolor, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sketches and Doodles, Strathmore card stock, surf, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink Leave a comment
#WorldWatercolorMonth Day 15 prompt “Effervescent”. This is beyond bubbly and effervescent. Maybe the boats name is Effervescent?! Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and Pixma Micron ink on Strathmore card stock. 4″ x 6″.
World Watercolor Month Day 11
Posted: July 11, 2021 Filed under: #doodlewash, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Canadian Artist, greeting cards, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of animals, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #paintingaday #paintingsofboats, #paintingsofanimals, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, babyelephant, Canadian Artist, Card's, Cute, elephants, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sketches and Doodles, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy Leave a comment
#WorldWatercolorMonth Day 11 prompt is “Abrupt”. Sometimes the smallest thing can bring the biggest thing to an abrupt halt. Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and Pixma Micron ink on Strathmore card stock. 4″ x 6″.
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