Finding solace in my art
Posted: September 2, 2022 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, blue heron, Canadian Artist, flamingos, greeting cards, grief, Opus Art Supplies, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, support local, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, water color and ink | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, birthday cards, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Card's, For the joy of it, greeting cards, grief, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, support artists, support small business, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink Leave a comment
I am fortunate to have my art. Since I started painting in 2009 it’s always gotten me through the tuff times in life. This week I found solace once again. Like taking small steps everyday to move on I started with small things like cards. I then moved onto a bigger canvas. I will share photos of that when I am done but I am sharing photos of the four cards I made. The cards are now available at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium downtown Salmon Arm on Alexander St.
Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on Strathmore card stock. “one of a kind” 4″ x 6″
New old and sold…
Posted: April 11, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic Paintings, Artist at home, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Given away, Golden Acrylics, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Paintings of boats, Paintings of Flowers, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, water color and ink | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Acrylic on canvas, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Card's, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of birds, Paintings of boats, Paintings of Flowers, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sold Art, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Susan Feniak Acrylic, watercolor and ink Leave a comment
The Daisies are a new card. Something I haven’t been making lately. The Heron or “Misty Morning”, will be heading to a new home soon. I gave it away to very good friends as a wedding gift and now it will be going to a baby’s nursery. Just waiting for when that bundle of joy arrives. The small boat painting is sold. Ergo, new old and sold….
The artist for all is me, Susan Feniak. Sometimes I don’t have time for blogging or all the social media. At the moment I am without internet. News from me will be even more sporadic. For that I will apologize.
Happy Monday! Cheers
World Watercolor Month Day 27
Posted: July 27, 2021 Filed under: #doodlewash, #doodlewashaday, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, blue heron, Canadian Artist, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, Paintings of Birds, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sketches/Doodles, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, WorldWatercolorMonth | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #doodlewashaday, #paintingsofbirds, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, #Worldwatercolormonth, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Card's, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, Painting of birds, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sketches and Doodles, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolors, watercolor and ink 4 Comments
#WorldWatercolorMonth Day 27 prompt “Camouflage”. Our local great Blue Heron keeps himself well hidden in the long grass beside the water. Fascinating, unless he moved no one noticed him there. Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on Strathmore card stock. 4″ x 6″.
Still on show…
Posted: July 23, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Art for Sale, Art Show, Canadian Artist, Federation of Canadian Artists, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Birds, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of birds, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
My painting “Overseer” is still available at the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) Curated online Show July and August. To see the show please visit http://www.artists.ca or http://www.federationgallery.com
Cheers Susan Feniak
Thrilled!
Posted: June 26, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art Show, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Federation of Canadian Artists, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of birds, self taught artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic 14 Comments
I am thrilled to say that three of my paintings were juried into The Federation of Canadian Artists Curated online Show July and August. This is a big step in the right direction for me. I entered my work some time ago and by the time I learned that all three had been accepted Waves Brilliant Dance had sold. Ergo I had to withdraw that painting. Overseer and Tulip Glow are still available for sale in show. To see the online show try http://www.artists.ca or http://www.federationgallery.com I have a link on my Facebook page as well.
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
Tote bags, a birthday card and my oh my what morning!
Posted: May 16, 2021 Filed under: Birthday wishes, blue heron, Canadian Artist, greeting cards, Mara Lake BC, Painting of tulips, Paintings of Birds, Reusable, self taught artist, shopping bags, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Sustainable, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, birthday cards, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Card's, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Local artist, Paintings of birds, self taught artist, shopping bags, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Susan Feniak Acrylic, tulips, vistaprint 7 Comments
A new shipment of tote bags arrived the other day. I am happy with them. I don’t normally make prints of my art but I think these tote bags will help promote my art. Heavy-duty canvas and washable. If you are interested follow the instructions below. The Heron was a birthday card for a friend. And that view? That is mine this morning. From the aft deck of our houseboat looking at beautiful Mara Lake. Happy Sunday everyone. Cheers Susan
If you are interested in my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you.
“Overseer” from beginning to framing…
Posted: February 10, 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, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: #canadianartist, #paintingsofbirds, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, blue heron, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of birds, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 Comments
My painting “Overseer”, is framed and hanging in our living room, for now. The photos will give you some idea of my process, and the actual size of the finished painting. As a rule I take very few photos of my process. I have never done a video or made a podcast. This is as good as it gets. “Overseer” is acrylic on 24″ x 24″ gallery canvas, varnished. The frame is pre-made from Opus. It’s wood and black. My reference photo was kindly provided by nature photographer Mark Schroeder.
To ask Susan Feniak about this painting or any of her other pieces 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
Happy New Year
Posted: January 1, 2021 Filed under: #SelfieArt, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, greeting cards, Happy New Year, Ocean waves, self taught artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, thankful, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, Art for Sale, birthday cards, blue heron, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, grateful, Happy New Year, Opus Art Supplies, self taught artist, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, thankful, waves, Whimsy 11 Comments
Happy New Year! Wishing you all a happy, healthy and creative 2021. Let’s be positive.
This is a “selfie” of me. I don’t like getting my photo taken nor do I do selphies well. They are something I will rarely share.
The other photo is my “Top Nine” posts on Instagram in 2020. Not my choices but Instagram’s. Interesting and somewhat surprising. I was happy to see my personal favorite “Shine On” a.k.a. Trudy Tortuga made the list. Amazed my watercolors and ink were as popular as they are. Go figure.
Moving on to new projects and I am hopeful the year ahead will be better. Surely being positive will see us through. Cheers Susan
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