More? Yes more sights from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo….
Posted: March 3, 2023 Filed under: beach, Break Time, Canadian Artist, hiatus, Mexico, Ocean waves, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, sunset | Tags: beach, Break Time, For the joy of it, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Photos, Seaside, sunsets, surf, Susan Feniak 5 Comments
We are still enjoying our much needed extended vacation in Ixtapa. It’s been a tuff couple of years and an even ruffer 8 months or so. Family issues have taken up a lot of our time and energy. It’s been wonderful to escape and take care of us instead of everyone else. The photos are some what self explanatory. The sunsets are glorious. The palapa is being rebuilt after a fire destroyed it. There are many pangas, boats used by the locals for everything. The iguanas are numerous and interesting. We spend hours watching the ocean and waves. There have been dolphin sightings and even a humpback whale or two. Normally we don’t take selfies. Mostly because we suck at it. But sometimes people want to see us in a photo so I attached the two selfies that we dared to take. Worth a laugh if nothing else.
I hope you are enjoying a glimpse into our vacation. We are relaxed. And that is important. Cheers Susan and Carey
Much needed break…
Posted: January 18, 2023 Filed under: beach, Break Time, hope, Mexico, Ocean waves, on vacation, sunset | Tags: beach, Break Time, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, sunsets, surf, Susan Feniak art 7 Comments
We are on a much needed hiatus. Our first get away from it all in over two years. They haven’t been the easiest two years and getting here proved difficult as well. Since getting here my husband has been ill. Which leaves you the reader with several questions, maybe.
As we all know the pandemic has not allowed anyone to travel. Plans were made, plans were canceled. This year we can travel. Months ago we arranged everything for a two month stay in Mazatlan. Those plans, dreams, saw us through one of the most difficult times in our lives. The death of our youngest son. Two days before our departure date to Mazatlan. Violence erupted, I am sure most of you heard about that. Our dreams shattered. But, we managed to change everything at the last minute. Flights, accommodation and all. It was a stressful few days but thanks to great friends who stepped up to help and modern technology we are now happily ensconced in Ixtapa.
My husband has been ill but thanks to modern medicine and good medical services in Mexico he is recovering from a severe sinus infection and possible pneumonia. We have been determined to remain optimistic and look on the bright side of every deterrent.
Our glass is more than half full, all the time. I won’t say full of what exactly, you can figure that out. We are on vacation.
Ergo, you won’t be hearing much from me for awhile. Cheers Susan
Small art and a new venue…
Posted: August 12, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, thankful, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Card's, Golden Artist Colors, greeting cards, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, support health care workers, support local, support local business, support small business, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Susan Feniak Acrylic, watercolor and ink 2 Comments
Recently I have been trying to rebuild my small painting inventory. The first two paintings are 10″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas. Can you tell that I was having fun with my palette knives?
I am pleased to announce that my “one of a kind”, hand painted greeting cards are now available for sale at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium on Alexander Street downtown Salmon Arm BC. I would like to thank the owner, Rachele for the opportunity and for supporting local artists. There are several photos of my cards above. I dropped off 15 to see how they sell. Fingers crossed. I am excited and looking forward to coming up with some more fun ideas for my cards.
My cards are all 4″ x 6″, hand painted original pieces of art. Artist Susan Feniak
Summer? Bring it on!
Posted: June 21, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Hibiscus, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Pacific Arts Market, Painting of tulips, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Boating, Canadian Artist, Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Local artist, nautical art, Opus Finest Watercolour Paper, original art, Paintings of Flowers, seascape, Seaside, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Summer Fun, support artists, support local, support local business, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, tulips, waves 2 Comments
It’s the first day of summer. After a wet, cold and generally crappy spring, I say bring it on. Let’s have a beautiful normal summer. Hopefully that isn’t asking too much of the powers that be.
Here are just a few of the summery paintings that I have available. All of these are acrylic on canvas. If you are interested in purchasing my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Remember, I have many more paintings to choose from. My art is all original, I do not make prints.
Seaside Idyll
Posted: March 1, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, beach, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Finest Watercolour Paper, original art, painting of a beach, seascape, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves 2 Comments
Seaside Idyll is the tentative title for my latest painting. The photos are of my process and progress for the painting. For my inspiration I used an image taken by a friend of mine. Unfortunately she can’t remember where she took the shot. I do know it was taken somewhere in the pacific north west. Possibly a view from an area around or near Vancouver BC looking towards Vancouver Island in the distance or vice-versa. Regardless I found it an interesting view. When I spotted the 12″ x 36″ canvas I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. FYI This particular size of canvas is very difficult to get a good photo of!
Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on a 12″ x 36″ gallery canvas. Asking $250 plus shipping. If you are interested in this painting or any of my other pieces please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you.
“Sail Away”
Posted: August 9, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Boating, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of boats, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of boats, palette knife painting, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves, Whimsy 6 Comments
Drying on my easel, “Sail Away”. I took a bit of a break after World Watercolor Month and a very busy July. Of a sudden yesterday I had the urge to put palette knife, brush and paint to canvas. Oh joy! Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics and heavy gel gloss on a 20″ x 20″ canvas. There is a lot of texture in this one. And it was a lot of fun, I even used a credit card to spread and smear the paint. A true escape from the trial and tribulations this past few weeks have thrown at us. Let me know what you think. Cheers Susan
I tweaked “Sail Away”. Now I can say that I am happy with it. It’s ready for a frame, so that will be next. Cheers Susan
Still available….
Posted: August 6, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake BC, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 3 Comments
Still available, my art on the dock. You can still see my art at Three Buoys Marina in Sicamous. It’s in the store/gas shack and on our boat right next door. These are just a few pieces available. All are original art by me, Susan Feniak. There are hand painted greeting cards, tote bags and some watercolor paintings too. My thanks to Three Buoys Marina for providing space for me to show my art. Cheers Susan
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″.
The Red Barn Arts Center annual show
Posted: June 21, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art Show, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Lakescapes, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Paintings of Flowers, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #paintingsofbirds, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art Show, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, Mara Lake, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of birds, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, water lilies 5 Comments
It’s almost time for the annual arts and crafts sale at The Red Barn Arts Center in Sicamous BC. I will have four paintings in the show this year along with several of my “one of a kind” hand painted greeting cards. If you are anywhere near Sicamous June 29th thru July 4th, please take the time to pop by and have a look. It’s well worth your time and effort. It is your chance to purchase from and support the many very talented artists and artisans of the Shuswap area. Cheers Susan Feniak
If you are interested in my art please email me at sfeniakart@gmail.com
“Breakpoint”
Posted: May 23, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves Leave a comment
“Breakpoint”. Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 12″ x 24″ gallery canvas. There is something about a 12″ x 24″ canvas that screams paint a wave Susan. So I do. Waves fascinate me. I can sit and watch them for hours. Living on or near water for most of my life has allowed me that luxury. You can see more of my art @susanseasel #susanseasel
If you are interested in my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Susan Feniak's Art 