Afternoon art time
Posted: December 19, 2025 Filed under: Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Christmas cards, Shuswap Artist, watercolour and ink | Tags: Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Card's, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, Mexico, on vacation, one of a kind, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink 3 Comments
Some afternoon’s I have time to sit down and play with the watercolours and paper/cards that I brought with me to Mexico. There is very little room in my suitcase for art supplies but I manage to bring a few bits and bobs.
Admittedly I spend more time gazing at our amazing view. But on occasion I do manage to get in the zone and create. The dolphins were a lot of fun!
Christmas cards? I guess they will become part of a stock pile for next year. Maybe they will actually get sent to someone.
Christmas is just around the corner. Where did that year go?
Enjoy! May your Christmas be merry and full of love. Shared with those you love. Hold them near. Peace.
On the road again…
Posted: November 30, 2025 Filed under: Mexico, on vacation | Tags: Canadian Artist, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation 2 Comments
Hola from Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo Mexico. Yup, we are on the road again. This will be our home away from home for the next while.
It’s amazing what some of us Canadians will do to avoid a northern winter.
“Rosa” is my southern ebike. You will most likely be seeing photos of her and I on our adventures. Ciclopistas are the bike trails here.
Or I may share photos of sunsets because they are spectacular here.
Or there could be photos of our scooter travels. The scooter is my husband’s preferred mode of transport.
There will most likely be very little art. I was only able to cram some watercolors, cards and some paper into my suitcase.
That being said I should promote the fact that my painting, “Mother Love”, is on display at the offices of Miller Wealth on Hudson Ave Salmon Arm BC.
And there you have it. The latest news from me. Cheers Susan
Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Mexico
Posted: March 3, 2025 Filed under: grateful, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, sunset | Tags: grateful, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, sunsets 2 Comments
We are still enjoying beautiful Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. The above are a few photos taken while here. The sunsets are stunning. The bougainvillea is dripping with multi coloured blooms. I bought myself an ebike which provides me some independence. I still tour around on the trusty scooter with my husband. Kind of hard to get a photo of the two of us on that.
World events are rather disturbing these days. It’s difficult to find positivity but we continue to find it with each day.
Make every day count.
Enjoy the photos.
Cheers Susan
I am still here….
Posted: February 17, 2025 Filed under: Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, greeting cards, Mexico, one of a kind, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, thankful | Tags: Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Card's, greeting cards, Mexico, one of a kind, support local business, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink 2 Comments
I am still here in beautiful Ixtapa Mexico. I did say that I would post any art that I manage to do. So….the above are the six “one of a kind” cards that I made to donate to a silent auction in support of the elderly peoples of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. There are no pensions, no old age security here so if you don’t have family to help you or the wherewithal to maintain a home or have food and a roof over your head there is no support for you. Think about that for a moment!
We are fortunate.
For the last several years while staying here we have donated to this event and cause.
Artist Susan Feniak. Watercolor and ink on 5″ x 7″ cards.
Away, saying hello to 68!
Posted: January 15, 2025 Filed under: hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, Susan Feniak art | Tags: Break Time, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Susan Feniak 14 Comments
As you may have guessed, I am away. We are in Mexico for the next while.
I few days ago I said hello to 68 and celebrated with my toes in the sand and a margarita in my hand. Maybe more then one margarita. But who is counting?
If I have time for art I will post it. I brought cards to work on while here.
Hope you are all having a good winter.
Cheers Susan Feniak
“The Sun and Moon” Sold 🔴
Posted: August 1, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Mexico, nautical art, Original art, Paintings of boats, Seaside, 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, Mexico, original art, Pacific Ocean, Paintings of boats, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
Sold 🔴 “The Sun and Moon.” Or El sol y la luna. The latest painting drying on my easel. One of my favorite places is Zihuatanejo Mexico. A fishing village on the Pacific coast. This painting is my depiction of two Zihua fishing boats, known as pangas, resting at anchor. Normally at the end of the day these boats are hauled up onto the beach. But I wanted to show how beautiful the water is so my boats are at anchor. I have painted many boats without issue but these two started out a bit wonky. I am pretty sure I fixed that. And before anyone mentions it, yes I broke a rule and placed the boats dead centre!! No rule of thirds in this one. It’s about the colors, ocean, and boats. My loves.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 16″ x 20″ gallery wrapped canvas. Asking $225.00 cdn. Plus shipping. If you are interested please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Ixtapa Mexico
Posted: February 19, 2024 Filed under: Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, sunrise, sunset, Susan Feniak Originals, Time Out | Tags: Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Photos, Seaside, sunrise, sunsets, Susan Feniak 4 Comments
We are still enjoying our extended vacation in beautiful Ixtapa Mexico. The sunsets are truly fabulous. I believe that I mentioned that several times last year too. I really haven’t been taking as many photos this year, nor have I been posting or blogging as much. I am just relaxing and inhaling the beauty that surrounds us.
Remember to be kind and stay healthy everyone. Cheers Susan
Still on hiatus
Posted: February 12, 2024 Filed under: Break Time, hiatus, sunrise, sunset, vacation | Tags: hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, sunrise, sunsets Leave a comment
Hola from beautiful Ixtapa Mexico. Yes I am still on hiatus. Believe me this extended vacation was needed. Anyone that knows me personally will understand what that means. If you follow me on my social media accounts you probably have a good idea of why I am needing this escape.
I did manage to borrow some paper and paint from a friend and whip up 4 cards for a fundraiser. But otherwise I have been taking a break from my creative endeavors as well as my other responsibilities.
When I return home I am looking forward to getting back to my easel. There is an abundance of inspiration here for me to delve into. Photos galore and ideas rumbling about in my head. My fingers are starting to get twitchy. A good sign.
In the meantime I hope you are having a good winter. Stay healthy.
Cheers Susan Feniak
On hiatus…a.k.a.MIA
Posted: January 21, 2024 Filed under: hiatus, Mexico, vacation | Tags: hiatus, Mexico, on vacation 4 Comments
Hola from Ixtapa Mexico. I am on hiatus for the next wee while. Sadly I haven’t felt like painting lately. That means no blog posts for me to share. Maybe when I return I will feel refreshed and ready to be creative again. In the meantime I will post some photos of our surroundings and adventures. That iguana was one handsome dude, a real poser.
And yes that is a rare photo of me. I am notoriously camera shy. My husband has permission to take photos of me and I am not deleting all of them. At 67 I have finally learned that I look okay. Seriously, that body image thing is an issue.
Take care. Cheers Susan Feniak
More? Yes more sights from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo….
Posted: March 3, 2023 Filed under: beach, Break Time, Canadian Artist, hiatus, Mexico, Ocean waves, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, sunset | Tags: beach, Break Time, For the joy of it, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Photos, Seaside, sunsets, surf, Susan Feniak 5 Comments
We are still enjoying our much needed extended vacation in Ixtapa. It’s been a tuff couple of years and an even ruffer 8 months or so. Family issues have taken up a lot of our time and energy. It’s been wonderful to escape and take care of us instead of everyone else. The photos are some what self explanatory. The sunsets are glorious. The palapa is being rebuilt after a fire destroyed it. There are many pangas, boats used by the locals for everything. The iguanas are numerous and interesting. We spend hours watching the ocean and waves. There have been dolphin sightings and even a humpback whale or two. Normally we don’t take selfies. Mostly because we suck at it. But sometimes people want to see us in a photo so I attached the two selfies that we dared to take. Worth a laugh if nothing else.
I hope you are enjoying a glimpse into our vacation. We are relaxed. And that is important. Cheers Susan and Carey
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