A wee sketch
Posted: August 22, 2013 Filed under: Boating, Sketches/Doodles, The Shuswap, Uncategorized, Watercolors | Tags: Art, Boating, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Art, sketch book, Sketches/Doodles, water color pencils, water colors 7 CommentsToday I am posting a wee sketch. A memory from my summer break. Its a channel marker near where we spend a lot of our time on summer weekends. I was so impressed by something Artscott.net.wordpress.com posted on his blog the other day that I wanted to try it myself. He used a Q-tip of all things to blend charcoal and water color pencil. So here is my first attempt using a Q-tip. I was rather pleased with the result. I don’t use water colors very often because I seem to bungle them. Water color pencils have made my life easier. But a Q-tip? Who knew? This is awesome!! Thank you Scott!
Country Lane
Posted: August 1, 2013 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Country, Landscapes | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Country Art, landscape, landscapes, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Art 21 CommentsOriginal painting by Susan Feniak acrylic on 20” x 24” canvas
Unframed-asking price $150.00
Recently I found a photo in a magazine that really caught my eye. The picture seemed so calm, cool and relaxing. I just had to paint the scene. Here is my rendition of that photo. I hope I have managed to capture the same serene feeling the photo held. If nothing else perhaps it is a nice country scene and all can enjoy it as much as I.
As per usual this painting is for sale and your comments are welcome.
Thanks for taking the time to look at my art. Susan Feniak
Also, I will give credit to the original photographer. I believe that to be a Andreas Trauttmansdorff.
Doodles from Hermits Bay
Posted: July 28, 2013 Filed under: Sketches/Doodles, The Shuswap, Watercolors | Tags: Local artist, original art, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Art, sketch book, Sketches/Doodles, water color pencils, water colors 16 CommentsFor the sake of posting something on my blog I thought I would put these doodles, aka sketches, out there for viewing. We have been busy boating and working around the house and garden so I haven’t had time to paint at my easel. There is a painting in progress sitting there waiting. Hopefully I can get back to it soon. The sketches bellow are just for fun. We were anchored this past weekend and for the first time ever while boating I got brave and whipped out my sketch book in front of other people!!! Am I getting braver or is that confidence?
Susan Feniak
This one was done earlier with my water color pencils. First attempt using them.
Blue Rhapsody
Posted: July 9, 2013 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Gardening/Flowers | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Local artist, original art, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Art 19 Commentsoriginal art By Susan Feniak acrylic on 20” x 24” canvas
Talk about getting right back on the horse! After disappointment at the art show I decided not to give up. So here is my latest painting. One of my favourite flowers in the garden this time of year. Delphiniums. I always grow at least one, preferably blue but purple or any color will do. I am trying to have a style of painting that is all my own. I remain positive that someday things will click.
This painting is for sale and comments are welcome.
Unframed asking price $150.00
Bridge at Inveraray
Posted: June 18, 2013 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Landscapes, Scotland | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, landscapes, Local artist, original art, Scotland 8 CommentsOriginal art by Susan Feniak acrylic on 24” x 36” box canvas
No frame needed asking price $200.00
Scotland. Another muse? After being to Scotland three times this scene is a particular favorite of mine. My third attempt at painting it! Hopefully I have been more successful capturing the essence of Scotland and Inveraray with this version then I did with my first two attempts. I will admit that perhaps I tackled the first two a tad early for a beginner. I may just post a comparison sometime to prove my point.
This is a bigger then usual canvas for me and I took my time. A lot of time! The bridge does indeed have that blue tinge to it.
Now I better get back to reality and work!
As always your comments are welcome. This painting is for sale although you may have to wrestle it out of my hands! That being said my husband would probably gladly give it away!
The Homestead
Posted: June 5, 2013 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Gardening/Flowers, Landscapes | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Flowers, landscape, Local artist, original art, Paintings of Flowers 9 CommentsOriginal art By Susan Feniak acrylic on 16”x20” box canvas
No frame needed asking price $125.00
I had fun doing this one. It is from a series of images rambling around in my head. I set to work at my easel just yesterday. Two afternoons later and voila here it is. This is a bit of a homage to my husband’s family who are originally from northern Alberta.
Of course there is a great deal of artistic license happening here with the addition of wild flowers and color, lots of color again! Not just an old hay field, not for me.
As always comments are welcome. And the painting is for sale.
Hope you like it! Susan
Walk in the wood
Posted: May 31, 2013 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Landscapes, The Shuswap | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, landscape, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Art 4 CommentsUPDATE I AM HAPPY TO SAY THE RECIPIENT LIKES HER PRIZE! Acrylic on canvas board 11” x 14” original art by Susan Feniak This is actually the smallest painting I have tackled in awhile. It is to be a thank you for someone. I find it difficult to paint a picture for someone else. Especially if its a gift or surprise and they haven’t had a say in what they like or want. All I know is she has admired my other paintings, Down Looking Up and A Sicamous Fall Day. This is what I came up with for her. I hope she likes it, let lone wants it!
Pond Iris
Posted: May 30, 2013 Filed under: Gardening/Flowers, Watercolors | Tags: Flowers, Local artist, original art, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Art, water colors 9 CommentsA quick sketch today. I haven’t dabbled in water colors for awhile. The pond iris is in full bloom right now. For a change it wasn’t raining this afternoon. So outdoors I went. Parked myself on the deck with water colors and sketch pad and this was the result. It felt good just to be outside after a week long marathon of bookkeeping chores. Too bad a girl has to work between stints at the easel!!
Riotous Magnolias
Posted: May 2, 2013 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Gardening/Flowers, The Shuswap | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Flowers, Local artist, original art, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers 13 CommentsOriginal art by Susan Feniak acrylic on 18” x 18” boxed canvas
No frame needed asking price $200.00
If you remember my blog “coming soon” here it is. Magnolia blooms are a symbol of springs arrival in these parts. There is a fellow down the street from us that has a huge yard with at least half a dozen large Magnolia trees in full bloom right now. Every spring I pay homage to him as I walk past this display of utter beauty. It puts my lone Magnolia tree to shame but then again my yard isn’t that big. Here I have painted my Magnolia in bloom later in the season as the leaves are showing too.
This painting is for sale.
Your comments are always welcome.
I love all the color. But that is me. Susan
Celebrate April 27th
Posted: April 25, 2013 Filed under: Gardening/Flowers, Watercolors | Tags: Flowers, Local artist, original art, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Art 2 CommentsThis is a little water color I did a couple of years ago to help me and others celebrate Daffodil Day April 27th. Daffodils are such a bright and cheery subject. Appropriate. Since I personally know far too many people with cancer I feel the need to promote such a celebration. I am sad to say some have lost their battle and still others continue the fight. The happiest moments are hearing of battles won!
Cheers to the power of positive thinking!
Being a cancer survivor myself this one day is very important to me.
Susan Feniak
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