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.
************
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.
Another one on the easel….WIP
Posted: May 16, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Golden Acrylics, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, WIP, work in progress | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, water lilies, WIP, work in progress 7 Comments
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….
Posted: May 10, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, 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, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
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?
Posted: May 8, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, original art, Paintings of Trees, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 9 Comments
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 ….
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.
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.
Getting my groove back…
Posted: April 16, 2024 Filed under: blue heron, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, one of a kind, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Lake, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, blue heron, Card's, Cute, Mara Lake, one of a kind, QOR, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Art, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Whimsy 4 Comments
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”
Susan Feniak's Art 