“Pond Beauties”

“Pond Beauties”

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.


Another one on the easel….WIP

Work in progress…

This week I decided to revisit another painting that I did years ago. That one was titled “My Pink Pond Lillies”.  That painting has long since found it’s forever home.

I haven’t got a title for this version yet and as you can tell it’s still very much a work in progress.  It’s interesting for me to see how much my style has changed or not. And if I have improved or not.

All that being said this painting was requested by someone who may or may not have been serious about that request. When people ask me to paint something I don’t think they realize the time and effort that goes into each piece. Not to mention my heart and soul. I have to charge accordingly. Sometimes that price comes as a bit of a shock. Compared to some artists my prices are not unreasonable. And I can’t give my heart and soul away. Think about it that way. It helps.

When finished this painting will be $300.00

Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas.


It has a name….

“Woodland Stroll”

Until now my latest painting was nameless. With my husband’s help we’ve given it the title of….drum roll…. “Woodland Stroll”.

Hope you like it.

Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on an 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Asking $300.00 cdn plus shipping.


Finished?

No title

The latest painting is now drying on my easel. What do you think? Are there enough trees for you? There certainly was for me! Ha ha!! There may be a few more tweaks as I live with it. And eventually I need to come up with a title.  Unless of course you the viewers have some suggestions.

The painting is based on another favorite place of mine, the Sicamous Nature Trail. It’s between seasons,  late summer early fall. Leaves are changing colour, trees preparing for the next season.

Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on an 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas. This painting is available for sale. Asking $300.00 cdn plus shipping.


Process for new painting ….

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.


More cards and the start of something big….

You are no bunny until some bunnies love you ❤️
Commission begins WIP

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.


Getting my groove back…

SOLD
SOLD

We have moved to the lake for the next 5 to 6 months. Our home is a 50 foot houseboat on the Shuswap. I look forward to the lazy days of summer. When all the estate matters for my mother have been dealt with. When I can find inspiration and create.

In the meantime…it snowed on the hills overnight and our furnace isn’t working. It is cold and blustery. The houseboat rocking. Getting my fingers to work could be a problem. It will be a stay indoors, try to stay warm, kind of day. Time for art. Get my groove back. A good thing.

Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards. “one of a kind”


Flamazing!

You’re Flamazing!
Be Flamazing!
We are Flamazing!

I have been having fun creating this series of “Flamazing” cards. Who wouldn’t have fun with flamingos? They are flippin’ flamazing! I hope my silly sense of humor and creativity has made you smile. Although light hearted these cards do carry a message. Just sayin’

Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards.


Happy Easter

I have been home from Mexico for ten days now. I apologize for not posting something sooner than this.

You see my dear Mum died while we were away. At the good age of 96, darn near 97. She lived a good long life. Sadly I have to admit it was time for her to leave us. Her life had become more about a lack of quality rather than quantity. I watched her failing for several years and it was difficult to witness. In her younger years she was a strong, vivacious, outgoing woman. Always giving to the community and her church. She managed to out live so many. I miss her.

Anyway I have been busy dealing with estate matters. Anyone who has ever dealt with that will understand what I mean.

I have cleared off my art desk and hope to get back to creating. I have several ideas rumbling around in my head. My fingers are starting to twitch in anticipation.

In the meantime I wish you, my friends and followers a Happy Easter.

Cheers Susan Feniak


Merry Mice…

My merry mice of 2023 are wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas! And so am I. Have yourselves a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, cheers Susan Feniak

Artist Susan Feniak. Watercolor and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards.