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.
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.
September was a busy month…
Posted: September 30, 2024 Filed under: Art from the heart, Busy times, Canadian Artist, one of a kind, Original art, Susan Feniak art, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Card's, For the joy of it, greeting cards, one of a kind, retirement, shopping bags, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak 4 Comments
September was a busy month. Carey, my husband retired! At 71 years young it was time. Anyway it was cause for celebration. We also celebrated his birthday. In between all the celebrating I was busily filling an order for 10 of my “one of a kind” Christmas cards. Sorry, but it is that time of year again. When an artist has to plan and come up with fresh ideas for Christmas. In between that creativity I was making more cards to sell at a store here in Sicamous called, Willow. There was the limited edition 2025 calendars to design. And more painting and creating with Mara Muse, my favorite piece so far this year. I didn’t include a photo of it but you can check it out on a previous blog.
So, as you can see September was a busy month. Now I have to settle down and start the long process of getting our houseboat ready for winter. We will be moving to town soon and closing At Last for the season.
Hope everyone had a fabulous summer. Cheers
Artist Susan Feniak.
Cards
Posted: August 30, 2024 Filed under: Canadian Artist, greeting cards, one of a kind, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support local, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink | Tags: Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Card's, greeting cards, one of a kind, QoR watercolor, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous, Strathmore card stock, support small business, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink Leave a comment
I am fortunate to have a local business owner who is providing space for me to show and hopefully sale my “one of a kind” cards. I am grateful to April from “Willow” a ladies clothing store on Main Street in Sicamous. Several cards have sold so I got busy and made some more. The photos represent the new ones that I dropped off the other day and as far as I know are still available.
Artist Susan Feniak. “one of a kind” greeting cards. Literally one of a kind, all hand painted, watercolor and ink on 5″ x 7″ cards. Prices range from $8 to $10 cdn each.
It’s been awhile…
Posted: August 17, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, In progress, Just for fun, one of a kind, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, WIP, wood coasters, work in progress | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Art, Canadian Artist, friends, gift ideas, one of a kind, Pacific Ocean, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, wooden coasters, work in progress 6 Comments
It has been some time since my last post. It’s not that I haven’t been creating. I have indeed been painting or planning and gathering ideas. The truth is that I have no idea why I haven’t posted something. Perhaps it’s because I get very little traffic on my website or because I don’t have time. Perhaps I am too busy doing the aforementioned creating, planning and painting. Whatever there are reasons and excuses. These days it seems that time is at a premium for everyone.
I have decided to expand on my “one of a kind” greeting cards and start making “one of a kind” wood coasters. They are all hand painted and everyone is different. Acrylic on approximately 4″ round or square coasters. The raw edge round coasters are a bit smaller. I am varnishing them to protect them from heat and moisture. And testing them to make sure they are protected.
I have also started another painting which when finished will be acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery wrapped canvas. I will give the photo credit to a friend when the painting is complete. I am grateful to that friend for giving me permission to use his beautiful photo.
In the meantime have a fabulous weekend. Cheers Susan
More cards and the start of something big….
Posted: April 23, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, In progress, one of a kind, Original art, QoR watercolor, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Acrylic on Paper, Card's, Golden Acrylics, one of a kind, original art, QoR watercolor, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress 5 Comments
Getting my groove back, see previous post, involved starting with small things like my “one of a kind” cards. After making about a dozen cards I felt it was time or perhaps I was ready to work on something bigger. Silly me jumped right into a commission that was ordered a month or two ago. I don’t know about my fellow artists thoughts on commissions but I put my heart and soul into them. I want perfection. It’s got to be exactly what the person who orders it dreams of or envisions. A hard task, that reading and meeting of minds. Upon reflection I should have started with something for me, something fun, something to flex my creative muscles and blow off the cobwebs. All that being said the commission is coming together nicely although slowly. (It’s the last photo) I am up for the challenge or so it seems. So far. Oh and FYI I put my heart and soul into everything I create.
Artist Susan Feniak. The “one of a kind” cards are watercolors and ink on 5″ x 7″ cards. The painting is a WIP acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery canvas.
Getting my groove back…
Posted: April 16, 2024 Filed under: blue heron, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, one of a kind, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Lake, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, blue heron, Card's, Cute, Mara Lake, one of a kind, QOR, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Art, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Whimsy 4 Comments
We have moved to the lake for the next 5 to 6 months. Our home is a 50 foot houseboat on the Shuswap. I look forward to the lazy days of summer. When all the estate matters for my mother have been dealt with. When I can find inspiration and create.
In the meantime…it snowed on the hills overnight and our furnace isn’t working. It is cold and blustery. The houseboat rocking. Getting my fingers to work could be a problem. It will be a stay indoors, try to stay warm, kind of day. Time for art. Get my groove back. A good thing.
Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards. “one of a kind”
Flamazing!
Posted: April 9, 2024 Filed under: Canadian Artist, flamingo, flamingos, greeting cards, one of a kind, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #paintingsofbirds, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Card's, one of a kind, painting of flamingos, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Strathmore card stock, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, Whimsy 4 Comments
I have been having fun creating this series of “Flamazing” cards. Who wouldn’t have fun with flamingos? They are flippin’ flamazing! I hope my silly sense of humor and creativity has made you smile. Although light hearted these cards do carry a message. Just sayin’
Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards.
Small creations….
Posted: November 24, 2023 Filed under: Canadian Artist, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, greeting cards, one of a kind, Original art, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, support local, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Card's, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, one of a kind, QoR watercolor, Strathmore card stock, support artists, support local, support local business, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink 5 Comments
More “one of a kind” Christmas cards. These 4 and many more are available at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium downtown Salmon Arm on Alexander Street.
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and family.
Artist Susan Feniak. Watercolor and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards. Original “one of a kind”.
Just settled down for a long winter’s nap….
Posted: October 21, 2023 Filed under: Art for Sale, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, Cuteness, greeting cards, one of a kind, shop local, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink | Tags: #canadianartist, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Card's, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, one of a kind, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support artists, support local, support small business, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink 2 Comments
I have been busily filling an order for 10 “one of a kind” Christmas cards. So far the little mouse settling down for a long winter’s nap and the happy snowman are my favorite. I will be making more to sell at a local store, Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium. It’s situated downtown Salmon Arm on Alexander St. It’s a Christmas card assembly line and my imagination gets to work overtime. I love it!
Artist Susan Feniak. Watercolor and ink on 4″ x 6″ cards.
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