2024 Paintings part 1
Posted: December 17, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Original art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
I had a late start in 2024. I didn’t start spending time at my easel until late March, early April. Taking that into account I think that I produced a lot of art this year. These are only the first 9 of 17 bigger pieces. Since WordPress limited the amount of photos I could post I will have to make a part 2.
There were also countless “one of a kind” cards created too. Sadly because of the Canada Post strike and the lack of a venue this year I did not make many Christmas cards. There is always next year.
Thank you to all that supported me this year. I really do appreciate your continued support. My artistic endeavors and journey can continue thanks to you.
Cheers, Susan Feniak
New W.I.P. Summer Flowers
Posted: July 21, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, WIP, work in progress | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art from the heart, bright and cheerful, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, In progress, Local artist, original art, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress Leave a comment
A new painting in progress on my easel. It was 40C here today so I am having to use Goldens Retarder to keep my acrylic paints from drying on my palette. There are once again visible wildfires burning near us and smoke fills the air. The predicted cooler temperatures later this week and perhaps a bit of rain will ease our concerns. In the meantime summer flowers continue to bloom seemingly unconcerned be everything else happening in our world. I am always inspired by that and their beauty.
This is a work in progress. Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
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
“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.
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.
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.
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