My oh my, Iris’s are a challenge!
Posted: January 25, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Iris's, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, WIP, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress 6 Comments
I was asked to paint some purple Iris’s awhile back. Several months ago actually. I decided that it was time to see if I was up to the challenge. The photos are of my step by step process, progress and changes. Still very much a work in progress but I thought I would share anyway. I am enjoying myself and I am embracing my purple and violet hues, again. No photo reference, all original. Talk about flying by the seat of my pants. Ha ha!
Work in progress. Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on a 20″ x 20″ gallery canvas.
“Musing”
Posted: January 13, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, 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, Art for Sale, beach, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, seascape, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
“Musing”. I am declaring this one done. My imagination was at play with this painting. Musing or daydreaming about a warm sunny place. A place to brighten any dull Canadian winter day. Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 24″ x 30″ gallery canvas. Asking $450. This is an original piece of art. I do not make copies or prints. If you are interested please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you.
Work or play? A new painting gets a start….
Posted: January 11, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, WIP, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, painting of a beach, seascape, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress 6 Comments
Work or play? My newest in progress painting is on the easel. I am having fun playing with the light on the water and in the sky. As a rule, after the ground or base coat, I start from the furthest point away, usually the sky, and work my way forward. Right or wrong? I don’t know, it’s just how I’ve always done it. My imagination is working overtime on this one. This is also one of the biggest paintings I have done.
Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on a 24″ x 30″ gallery canvas.
“Perky in Purple”
Posted: January 9, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Federation of Canadian Artists, Gardening/Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Hydrangea, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Hydrangea, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 Comments
Finished! “Perky in Purple”. Although I started this painting in 2021, I consider it my first painting of 2022. Artist Susan Feniak. Photo reference credit to my very talented Aunt, photographer, Helen Worley. Golden Artist Colors on a 16″ x 16″ gallery canvas.
This painting is available. Asking $150 Cdn plus shipping. Please contact Susan at sfeniakart@gmail.com
Back to the easel…
Posted: January 5, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Gardening/Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, Salmon Arm, 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, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress 2 Comments
The Christmas tree is down and my easel is back up. You guessed it. My easel usually sits where the Christmas tree was. I don’t have a studio or art room. I paint in a corner of our living room. It’s nice to be back to creating. This painting has been sitting around for far too long and is still a work in progress. I hope to finish it soon. Cheers Susan Feniak
Acrylic on a 16″ x 16″ gallery canvas.
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
Slow going work in progress… Where is time going?
Posted: November 29, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Gardening/Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Sustainable, Uncategorized, WIP | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Canadian Artist, Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Opus Finest Watercolour Paper, original art, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP 2 Comments
I started this painting ages ago, perhaps a month has gone by. The Christmas card assembly line has taken over my art space and my paying job has sucked up my time. I haven’t managed to get back to this painting to finish it. Between one thing and another there just hasn’t been enough hours in my days. Since I am looking forward to retiring soon I will have more time. Maybe then this painting will finally get my attention. Looking forward to it. 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
An achievement!
Posted: October 31, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Federation of Canadian Artists, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, thankful, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 Comments
I am proud to announce that I achieved my Active Status in the prestigious Federation of Canadian Artists. I submitted 10 of my most recent paintings to the Federation (FCA) to be juried by my peers. This was my fourth or fifth attempt and at last success! I feel honored. I will continue to practice and to learn. Most of all I will continue to enjoy creating. Art is essential!
Cheers Susan Feniak
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