A revision and a reminder…
Posted: June 22, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art Show, Canada Day, Canadian Artist, Original art, Salmon Arm, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art Show, Autumn, Canada Day, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Local artist, Salmon Arm, Salmon Arm Bay, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, support artists, support local, Susan Feniak art, Sustainable Leave a comment
This time I have a revision of a painting that I did back in 2018 to share with you. I was never particularly happy with “Raven Trail Autumn” but at the time I decided to leave it alone. Every time I looked at it I wanted to do something to it but was never sure what. The boardwalk bothered me and the lake in the distance did too. So this week I finally put Raven Trail Autumn back on my easel and had a go at changing it. Hopefully for the better. As you can see I posted the 2018 version on top and the 2024 revision bellow it.
The reminder is for the upcoming annual July long weekend Art Show and Sale at the Red Barn in Sicamous. Please, if you are in the area, drop by and visit the show. We have a lot of very talented people in our neck of the woods. I will be volunteering at the show daily from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and I will have four of my bigger paintings available along with a table of my smaller paintings and “one of a kind” cards for sale.
“Raven Trail Autumn”, artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 16″ x 20″ gallery canvas. Asking $250.00 cdn plus shipping
A Creative Month!
Posted: May 31, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, grateful, Original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, grateful, original art, shop local, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, support health care workers, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
Considering that I hadn’t spent any time at my easel since last July. I will have to say that this past month or so has been a productive and creative time for me. I do believe that I got my mojo back! What a relief. And wow what fun I’ve had splashing paint about.
I would like to thank everyone for your continued support and encouragement.
Cheers Susan Feniak
You can visit me on Facebook and Instagram. Message me there or email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Inspired….”Crescendo”.
Posted: May 29, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Ocean waves, Original art, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves 4 Comments
Yes, once again the ocean has inspired me. I thoroughly enjoyed playing with my brushes and paint for this one. My imagination was in play as well.
It came to me. I think the perfect title for this one is “Crescendo”. What do you think?
The above photos are in sequence. From a blank canvas, not shown, to the completed creation. A mountainous break. Perhaps my hours of watching the breaks in Ixtapa helped inspire this one.
I have also included my official 2024 Federation of Canadian Artists badge.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Asking $375.00 cdn plus shipping.
This is me…
Posted: May 27, 2024 Filed under: Artist at home, Artist Statement, Canadian Artist, Original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Artist Statement, Canadian Artist, original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak 9 Comments
Let me reintroduce myself. This is me, Susan Feniak.
Artist Statement
Susan Feniak is a self taught Canadian artist who is an “Exhibiting Member”, (formerly known as, “Active Member”), of the prestigious Federation of Canadian Artists.
Susan and her family have lived in the Salmon Arm area of British Columbia since 1969 and she has been painting since 2009.
The beauty of the Shuswap inspires Susan. There are often lakescapes or landscapes of local scenes on her easel. Sometimes floral arrangements, seascapes or whimsical birds and animals will make an appearance. Wherever her vivid imagination takes her.
Susan uses acrylics or watercolours to make her creations. Her “one of a kind” hand painted greeting cards are ever popular.
Susan hopes that her art makes you smile. Her wish is to make this world a better place through art.
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That is my updated and revised artist statement. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and visiting my website.
Cheers Susan
SOLD
Posted: May 23, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Original art, Sold Art, Sold Work, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, greeting cards, Sold Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water colours, thankful 4 Comments
I am pleased to say that my painting Woodland Stroll has found its forever home. Thank you to collector Sandy. Your continued support is very much appreciated.
It had been awhile since I last created a larger painting and actually have a painting sell. For me it’s NOT about selling my art. It is more about creating. All that being said it is always reassuring to have someone like my art enough to hang in their home. It is satisfying.
Gratefully yours Susan Feniak
“Let Fly”
Posted: May 20, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, nautical art, Ocean waves, Original art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Whimsy | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, palette knife painting, seascape, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, surf, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art 4 Comments
After several paintings in a row that were time consuming and detail oriented I decided to let fly with a pallet knife and paints.
This painting is the result. I had fun smearing and spreading paint around the canvas. Creating lots of texture. It was a much needed change.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic and extra heavy gel gloss on a 16″ x 16″ gallery canvas. Asking $125.00 cdn plus shipping.
“Pond Beauties”
Posted: May 18, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, water lilies 2 Comments
Here they are! The latest painting from Susan’s easel. “Pond Beauties”. I hope you like them.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on an 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Painted on all sides, not framed. Asking $300.00 cdn plus shipping.
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.
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