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.
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.
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.
Small creations….
Posted: November 24, 2023 Filed under: Canadian Artist, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, greeting cards, one of a kind, Original art, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, support local, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Card's, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, one of a kind, QoR watercolor, Strathmore card stock, support artists, support local, support local business, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink 5 Comments
More “one of a kind” Christmas cards. These 4 and many more are available at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium downtown Salmon Arm on Alexander Street.
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and family.
Artist Susan Feniak. Watercolor and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards. Original “one of a kind”.
My easel hasn’t been busy….
Posted: September 20, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, Shuswap Artist, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, support artists, support small business, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
My easel hasn’t been busy this summer but that doesn’t mean that I don’t have any art for you to see and purchase.
All four of these paintings and many more are still available. All are original pieces of art, acrylic on various sizes of gallery ready canvas. Remember I am a recognized artist and that I am an active member of The Federation of Canadian Artists.
If you are interested please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Artist Susan Feniak
More “one of a kind”
Posted: July 29, 2023 Filed under: Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, greeting cards, one of a kind, Original art, Salmon Arm, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Art for Sale, Canadian Thanksgiving, Card's, Cute, greeting cards, shopping bags, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, support artists, support small business, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Whimsy 2 Comments
I enjoy creating my critters. These two “one of a kind” cards were dropped off at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium on Thursday. It’s a lovely shop on Alexander Street downtown Salmon Arm. The owner of the shop likes to carry unique gifts and she supports several local artists. I am grateful for the opportunity. Now if only I could find a venue for some of my bigger paintings.
Artist Susan Feniak. “one of a kind”, watercolor and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards. Mini pieces of original art, keep them or send them as a greeting card suitable for any occasion. Cheers Susan Feniak
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.
New art and more….
Posted: June 19, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art Show, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Lakescapes, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Lake, sunset, support local, 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 on Canvas, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, sunsets, support artists, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
Photo 1 Today I completed my first bigger painting in a long time. It felt good. I am happy to be back at my easel.
I would like to thank photographer Mark Schroeder for giving me permission to use his beautiful and inspirational photo of Shuswap Lake. It was the perfect muse to set me back on my artistic journey.
“Shuswap Serenity” Acrylic on an 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas painted on all sides so that no frame is needed. $250.00 cdn
Photo 2 Today was our youngest Grand daughters 11th birthday. This little corgi is the card I made for her. Last summer when she stayed with us for a few days I asked her what would be her favorite dog breed and her response was “corgi”. Grandma enjoyed making this one.
Photos 3 and 4 These two small works will be available at the 44th annual Art Show and Sale in Sicamous on the Canada Day long weekend. They are both original acrylic on canvas board 8″ x 10″. $25.00 cdn
Artist Susan Feniak. If you have a title suggestion for my new piece let me know. If you are interested in purchasing one of my creations please contact Susan Feniak at sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you
The 44th annual Sicamous art show and sale is coming!
Posted: June 9, 2023 Filed under: Art for Sale, Art Show, Canada Day, Original art, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Summer Fun, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Art for Sale, Art Show, Canada, Canada Day, Eagle Valley, Local artist, original art, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous, support artists, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
The 44th annual Art Show and Sale hosted by the Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club and Eagle Valley Arts Council will be held June 30th to July 3rd 2023 at the Sicamous Council Chambers, district office building on Main Street Sicamous BC. I will have 4 paintings in the show and a table full of my “one of a kind” cards and small paintings. There will be a meet the artist night June 29th 7 to 9 p.m. It’s always a fun weekend in Sicamous so come by and check out all the Canada Day festivities and the art show.
Artist Susan Feniak Be forewarned I will be advertising whole heartedly for this once a year event!
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
Susan Feniak's Art 