“All In A Row”
Posted: January 17, 2016 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Belize, Caribbean, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Seaside, Susan Feniak art, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Belize, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Local artist, original art, Paintings of birds, Susan Feniak Acrylic 12 Commentsoriginal art by Susan Feniak acrylic on 18” x 24” box canvas
My first painting of 2016! Being in need of some sunshine and warmth I recalled this scene from our trip to Belize last winter. I came across these Pelicans “All In A Row” while riding my bike around Caye Caulker. The Pelicans are no doubt resting after feeding on the catch of the day or perhaps they are waiting for the next fishing boat to come in. Maybe they are just sunning themselves. Whatever they are doing the scene brought back fond memories and that feeling of sunshine and warmth that I needed.
Cheers, Susan
“The Stand”
Posted: October 26, 2015 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Country, Landscapes, Original art, Paintings of Trees, Salmon Arm, Susan Feniak art | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Country Art, landscapes, Local artist, original art, Salmon Arm, Susan Feniak Acrylic 20 Commentsoriginal art by Susan Feniak acrylic on 24” x 24” canvas
Just a little something I have been working on. I have been discovering some great places to walk around our new home in Salmon Arm. It amazes me just how many trails there are. While out and about on these nature trails I am getting inspired. This painting is based on yet another photo that I took this past summer. Pretty sure there will be more to inspire me as I investigate our new surroundings.
Cheers, Susan Feniak
Still Having Fun!
Posted: September 2, 2015 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Original art, Susan Feniak art | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Flowers, Just for fun, Local artist, original art, Paintings of Flowers 16 Comments“Blinged Blossoms” Original art by Susan Feniak Acrylic on a 18” x 36” canvas
I am still having fun decorating our new house. “Oh look at that there is a bare wall!” I know exactly how to fill that space. Being an artist just makes it that much easier! This painting will match the new color scheme in one of the bedrooms admirably.
Thanks for stopping by. Cheers, Susan
A Nice Day For A Walk
Posted: August 27, 2015 Filed under: Landscapes, Original art, Salmon Arm, Susan Feniak art, The Shuswap, Water color pencils, Watercolors | Tags: landscapes, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Lake, water color pencils, water colors 12 CommentsPreviously titled, “Done?” The consensus is that the painting is indeed done. I did add some Canada Geese flying in formation but I have not taken another photo of the painting. It was a nice day for a walk along the nature trail in Salmon Arm Bay. The biggest water colour I have tackled to date. At the moment I am not sure if this one is finished or not. I don’t want to over work it. Usually I am happy or pleased with the end product. Perhaps its because this is a water colour that has me doubting. It has been fun playing and spending time at my easel.
Original art by Susan Feniak Staedtler water colour pencils and Holbein water colours on 18” x 24” Strathmore water colour paper.
In Progress
Posted: August 18, 2015 Filed under: Lakescapes, Landscapes, Original art, Salmon Arm, Susan Feniak art, The Shuswap, Water color pencils | Tags: landscape, landscapes, Local artist, original art, Salmon Arm Bay, Shuswap Lake, water color pencils 10 CommentsThis is the biggest water colour I have tackled to date. Another experiment. An I can do it moment. It is a work in progress but thought I could share it.
Original art by Susan Feniak water colour pencil on 18” x 24” Strathmore Watercolor paper.
“Elegant Writer” Lucky Dollar
Posted: August 9, 2015 Filed under: Elegant Writer, Original art, Sketch book, Sketches/Doodles, Susan Feniak art | Tags: Art, Elegant Writer, Just for fun, Local artist, original art 15 CommentsA first attempt at using my new “Elegant Writer” pens by Speedball. Admittedly an experiment. I do believe I will have a lot of fun with these pens. Thank you to Leslie White of Leslie Paints and Carol King for sharing their ideas and teaching new techniques.
Original art by Susan Feniak Elegant Writer pen on “The Langton” water colour 140lb 16in x 12in paper.
Belize Dreaming
Posted: August 4, 2015 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Belize, Caribbean, Original art, Seaside, Susan Feniak art | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Belize, Caribbean, Local artist, original art, Seaside 16 Comments
And here is “Belize Dreaming” in its new home.
Original art by Susan Feniak Acrylic on 18”x24” canvas
Today on a makeshift easel in my new office/studio I finally had time to paint something. Believe it or not I needed just the right painting for a bathroom in our new house. The Caribbean colors match perfectly. This is a view we very much enjoyed last winter. We spent hours just sitting looking out over the beautiful Caribbean. A mile away from where we sat the waves were crashing over the Belize Barrier Reef. On a good day we could hear those waves. Fond memories indeed.
Hope you have been enjoying your summer. I am happy to be back at my easel, makeshift or not.
Cheers, Susan
“A Summer Storm”
Posted: January 19, 2015 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Boating, Lakescapes, Original art, The Shuswap | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Boating, Local artist, original art, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Lake, Susan Feniak Acrylic 10 Commentsoriginal art by Susan Feniak acrylic on 12”x16” box canvas
A reminder that neither our lake or all our boating experiences are calm, peaceful and relaxing. Our lovely Shuswap Lake can turn on you in a heart beat. Every summer we ride out several of these storms. Last summer there were some dandy blows! We have witnessed the wind change direction at least six times in under an hour. The waves can come crashing in from any direction on top of one another. Daunting. The channel marker is obliterated by the storm breakers and spray. Lightening, thunder everything can be thrown at us lowly boaters. Sheets of rain or even hail can pound down. Visibility is nil, zero, nadda. It all leaves one wondering what’s coming next? Fortunately storms on the Shuswap are short lived. Soon the adrenalin rush has passed leaving in its wake another Shuswap boating experience to share and talk about for days to come. Of course one never has time to grab a camera when they are bouncing around on a dock or boat or watching safely from shore so this painting is from memory. Hope you enjoy the experience!! Cheers Susan
Thoughts of Spring
Posted: January 10, 2015 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Gardening/Flowers, Original art | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Local artist, original art, Paintings from the garden, Paintings of Flowers, Susan Feniak Acrylic 24 CommentsOriginal art by Susan Feniak Acrylic on 18”x18” box canvas
After my last painting “Winterized” and rather wintery weather in our part of the world I decided it was time to turn my attention to “Thoughts of Spring”. While out for a walk early last spring I took countless photos of Magnolias coming into bloom. This painting is from that walk. I have been waiting for just the right time to put brush to easel and paint the glorious blooms. Hope my “Thoughts of Spring” brightens your winter day!
Please remember comments are always welcome. Cheers, Susan Feniak
“A Birds Eye View”
Posted: December 20, 2014 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Country, Gardening/Flowers, Landscapes, Original art, Paintings of Birds | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Country Art, Local artist, original art, Paintings of birds, Paintings of Flowers, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Commentsoriginal art By Susan Feniak acrylic on 24” x 36” canvas
A bit of whimsy for all of you and my imagination at work. Picture if you will a grassy field smattered with wild flowers. Countless birds happily singing and flitting about. This painting is how that field would look threw the eye of a bird. Or as I imagine it would. Hopefully you can picture this bright sunny day too. As you may be able to tell I am thinking of sun filled days and missing the colors, sounds, smells and warmth of them. A happy place!
Cheers, Susan Feniak
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