“Summer Heights”

Summer Heights

The newest painting from Susan Feniak’s easel is “Summer Heights”. This painting is inspired by Susan’s walks and ebike rides along the River Front Nature Park in Sicamous BC. A very inspirational place to visit. Especially for Susan. There are huge old cottonwood trees that grow along the trail. They are very tall, ergo the title, “Summer Heights”.  This is not the first time that Susan has captured a scene from this trail.

Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 18″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas. Asking $300.00 cdn plus shipping and handling.


New W.I.P. Summer Flowers

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…

Raven Trail Autumn 2018
Raven Trail Autumn 2024
A reminder…

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


“Angus”

Angus 🔴

Meet Angus. He is the latest small painting that I have been working on for the upcoming Art Show and Sale.

I will have a variety of small paintings and my “one of a kind” greeting cards at the show. Four of my bigger paintings will be available too.

So come see Angus and enjoy the art on show by all the very talented local artists of Sicamous.

The 45th Annual Art Show and Sale is at the Red Barn Art Centre in Sicamous. From June 28 through July 1st. 10 a.m to 4 p.m. daily.  I will join Angus at the show 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Angus is acrylic on an 8″ x 10″ canvas board. Artist Susan Feniak

I am grateful to say that Angus has found a good forever home. 🔴 SOLD


“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.


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.


Mission Accomplished

Haven Point Memory
Progress, hours and layers
Progress
Progress
Beginning stages….

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.


My easel hasn’t been busy….

Shuswap Serenity
Daffodilicious
Mara Twilight
Sunny Disposition

My easel hasn’t been busy this summer but that doesn’t mean that I don’t have any art for you to see and purchase.

All four of these paintings and many more are still available. All are original pieces of art, acrylic on various sizes of gallery ready canvas. Remember I am a recognized artist and that I am an active member of The Federation of Canadian Artists.

If you are interested please email sfeniakart@gmail.com

Artist Susan Feniak


New art and more….

New! 18″ x 24″ “Shuswap Serenity”

Happy Birthday Charlotte!
8″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas board
8″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas board

Photo 1 Today I completed my first bigger painting in a long time. It felt good. I am happy to be back at my easel.

I would like to thank photographer Mark Schroeder for giving me permission to use his beautiful and inspirational photo of Shuswap Lake. It was the perfect muse to set me back on my artistic journey.

“Shuswap Serenity” Acrylic on an 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas painted on all sides so that no frame is needed. $250.00 cdn

Photo 2 Today was our youngest Grand daughters 11th birthday. This little corgi is the card I made for her. Last summer when she stayed with us for a few days I asked her what would be her favorite dog breed and her response was “corgi”. Grandma enjoyed making this one.

Photos 3 and 4 These two small works will be available at the 44th annual Art Show and Sale in Sicamous on the Canada Day long weekend. They are both original acrylic on canvas board 8″ x 10″. $25.00 cdn

Artist Susan Feniak. If you have a title suggestion for my new piece let me know. If you are interested in purchasing one of my creations please contact Susan Feniak at sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you


The 44th annual Sicamous art show and sale is coming!

Sunny Disposition $225.00 cdn
Floral Wave $175.00 cdn
Seaside Idyll $250.00 cdn
Musing $400.00

The 44th annual Art Show and Sale hosted by the Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club and Eagle Valley Arts Council will be held June 30th to July 3rd 2023 at the Sicamous Council Chambers, district office building on Main Street Sicamous BC. I will have 4 paintings in the show and a table full of my “one of a kind” cards and small paintings. There will be a meet the artist night June 29th 7 to 9 p.m. It’s always a fun weekend in Sicamous so come by and check out all the Canada Day festivities and the art show.

Artist Susan Feniak Be forewarned I will be advertising whole heartedly for this once a year event!