World Watercolor Month Day 23
Posted: July 23, 2021 Filed under: #doodlewash, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Canadian Artist, greeting cards, Mara Lake BC, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of boats, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous BC, Sketches/Doodles, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized, water color and ink, WorldWatercolorMonth | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, Canadian Artist, Card's, greeting cards, Mara Lake, Opus Art Supplies, Paintings of boats, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Sketches and Doodles, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, thankful, watercolor and ink Leave a comment
#WorldWatercolorMonth Day 23 prompt “Home”. In the warmer months, April through October home is a boat. Not one of these but a houseboat in Sicamous. Despite wildfires and the resulting smoke it’s still home. Thank you to all the firefighters, waterbomber and helicopter crews for keeping our town safe. Such a dangerous job but so amazing to watch. From a distance. Cheers Susan Feniak
The Red Barn Arts Center annual show
Posted: June 21, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art Show, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Lakescapes, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Paintings of Flowers, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #paintingsofbirds, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art Show, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, Mara Lake, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of birds, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, water lilies 5 Comments
It’s almost time for the annual arts and crafts sale at The Red Barn Arts Center in Sicamous BC. I will have four paintings in the show this year along with several of my “one of a kind” hand painted greeting cards. If you are anywhere near Sicamous June 29th thru July 4th, please take the time to pop by and have a look. It’s well worth your time and effort. It is your chance to purchase from and support the many very talented artists and artisans of the Shuswap area. Cheers Susan Feniak
If you are interested in my art please email me at sfeniakart@gmail.com
One framed and one named…
Posted: June 8, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Lakescapes, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, pink, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
One framed: Once again I called upon my friend to make a frame. My painting “Quietude” needed one of her rustic board frames. I think she did a great job. Many thanks and some wine was involved. THIS PAINTING IS SOLD!
One named: I let my husband make the final decision and he chose “Center Stage” for my latest painting. There were only three votes made and I couldn’t make up my mind. This water lily was inspired by our pond that we used to have. And if I must give more credit I will have to say that an article in the magazine Watercolor Artist, summer 2021 also inspired me to revisit painting a water lily. It’s been awhile. Center Stage is my loosely based acrylic version of a watercolor painting in the article about the artist Brent Funderburk. His work is beautiful.
Cheers Susan Feniak
If you are interested in my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you.
“Quietude”. The process, progress and changes….
Posted: May 17, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
SOLD Here is my latest painting, “Quietude”. Some photos of my process, progress and changes. I almost always forget to take photos of my process and progress. The Shuswap Lake, where I live, is a beautiful area. I continue to try to capture the beauty, ambiance and lighting of where I am fortunate to live. This is an early evening. A lavender sky is not unusual. Stormy weather and restless water are just as common as this idyllic scene. Some day I will try to capture those Shuswap swells and windy conditions. Fortunately those moments are short lived. Unfortunately harder to capture. Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 20″ x 20″ canvas.
If you are interested in my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
“Overseer”
Posted: February 4, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #paintingsofbirds, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, blue heron, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Painting of birds, Paintings of birds, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak 15 Comments
Overseer, my latest painting is finished. I would like to thank nature photographer Mark Schroeder for the reference photo. This Great Blue Heron is a frequent visitor to the Sicamous Channel Shuswap Lake BC. I try to paint it’s portrait at least once a year. With this portrait I may have finally paid this majestic bird some justice. I hope you like it.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Framed, asking $500.00 plus shipping.
To contact Susan about her art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Finished “At Last”
Posted: January 13, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Boating, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of boats, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, beach, Boating, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Finest Watercolour Paper, original art, Paintings of boats, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic 8 Comments
Finished my first painting of 2021. “At Last” is our houseboat sitting pretty at Robert’s Bay on beautiful Shuswap Lake. I took the reference photo late last summer. It was an idyllic calm morning. Barely a ripple on the lakes surface. Perfect for reflections. I had fun re-creating those reflections. These days our girl is waiting for the sunny warm days to return and so are we. I am keeping this painting. It will hang in our land home to remind us of those sun and fun filled days of the past and to look forward to in the future. Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas. FYI If you would like a painting of your boat, I do commissions.
To contact Susan about her art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
First WIP of 2021
Posted: January 11, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Artist at home, beach, Boating, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Lakescapes, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of boats, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Boating, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Local artist, nautical art, Opus Finest Watercolour Paper, original art, Paintings of boats, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Lake, Summer Fun, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP 3 Comments
My first painting of 2021 is in progress on my easel. It’s coming together ever so slowly. The photo reference is my own taken late last summer of our houseboat at beautiful Robert’s Bay on Shuswap Lake. It was an idyllic morning with the lake perfectly calm and flat. Reflections galore! Golden Artist Acrylics on an 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas. When this painting is finally done it’s not going anywhere. It will hang on our living room wall.
To contact Susan about her art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Sold not sold
Posted: November 7, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Autumn, Canadian Artist, Country, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sold Art, Sold Work, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Autumn, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Paintings of Trees, Salmon Arm Bay, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sold Art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Sustainable, thankful 2 Comments
Sold and then not sold. Wait a minute and then SOLD. Proving to me that art is a very personal thing. Recently someone took a liking to my painting Raven Trail Autumn. Upon seeing it personally, other then via photo, decided that it wasn’t for them. Not quite right to their decerning eye. No problem, I have a lot of paintings to share. After being shown Raven Trail Birch it was, yes please. Ergo I am pleased to say that my painting Raven Trail Birch has SOLD. Thank you to the purchaser and giving my art a lovely forever home. Cheers Susan Feniak
To contact Susan about her art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you.
REVISED “Dock Time”
Posted: September 18, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Boating, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of boats, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Boating, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of boats, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves, Whimsy Leave a comment
Yet another revision and more tweaking and I think that I can call this one done. But you never know. “Dock Time” is the view we enjoy from the forward deck of our boat. I have taken some liberties with the scene and ignored the peripheral mess or mass of details like condos, other marinas, docks, pilings and more. Instead I have focused on this cluster of boats on the dock at Three Buoys Marina on the channel in Sicamous. The Bruhn Bridge and train bridge are in the distance. Enjoy. Cheers Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 20″ x 20″ x 1.5″ canvas. Asking $250.
To contact Susan about her art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
“Dock Time”
Posted: September 14, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Boating, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake BC, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of boats, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Boating, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, Mara Lake, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of boats, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves 2 Comments
New! Still drying on my easel. “Dock Time”. I have painted and shared the view from our aft deck of Mara Lake. This time I have painted the scene from our forward deck. I am talking of the Sicamous channel. I used a lot of artistic freedom and chose to ignore all the peripheral condo buildings, marinas, docks, and pilings. Instead I focused on one dock and the boats there. It’s Three Buoys Marina looking toward Bruhn Bridge on hwy 1, a.k.a. Trans Canada Hwy, and the train bridge. The train bridge opens and closes to let boats go through to Shuswap Lake. Acrylic on 20″ x 20″ x 1.5″ canvas. Asking $250
To contact Susan about her art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Susan Feniak's Art 