If you like sunsets….have a look at these.
Posted: February 2, 2023 Filed under: Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, sunset, Uncategorized | Tags: beach, For the joy of it, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Photos, Seaside, sunsets 5 Comments






If you like a spectacular sunset Ixtapa Mexico is the place to partake. I grew up on the west coast of British Columbia so I know a good sunset when I see it. Just saying! ENJOY Cheers Susan
Much needed break…
Posted: January 18, 2023 Filed under: beach, Break Time, hope, Mexico, Ocean waves, on vacation, sunset | Tags: beach, Break Time, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, sunsets, surf, Susan Feniak art 7 Comments




We are on a much needed hiatus. Our first get away from it all in over two years. They haven’t been the easiest two years and getting here proved difficult as well. Since getting here my husband has been ill. Which leaves you the reader with several questions, maybe.
As we all know the pandemic has not allowed anyone to travel. Plans were made, plans were canceled. This year we can travel. Months ago we arranged everything for a two month stay in Mazatlan. Those plans, dreams, saw us through one of the most difficult times in our lives. The death of our youngest son. Two days before our departure date to Mazatlan. Violence erupted, I am sure most of you heard about that. Our dreams shattered. But, we managed to change everything at the last minute. Flights, accommodation and all. It was a stressful few days but thanks to great friends who stepped up to help and modern technology we are now happily ensconced in Ixtapa.
My husband has been ill but thanks to modern medicine and good medical services in Mexico he is recovering from a severe sinus infection and possible pneumonia. We have been determined to remain optimistic and look on the bright side of every deterrent.
Our glass is more than half full, all the time. I won’t say full of what exactly, you can figure that out. We are on vacation.
Ergo, you won’t be hearing much from me for awhile. Cheers Susan
Latest project…Morning Breaks
Posted: September 20, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, sunrise, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, grateful, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Pacific Ocean, seascape, Seaside, shop local, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, sunrise, support artists, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 Comments
I completed my latest project today. Photo credit and inspiration goes to my very talented Aunt Helen Worley ❤️ Thank you so much for letting me use your amazing photo. This is a sunrise and cloud fan over Semiahmoo spit with Mount Baker in the background. Semiahmoo is in northwest Washington state. My Aunt Helen named the painting “Morning Breaks”. Happily this painting also immediately sold 🔴 to my aunt the photographer. Thank you again ❤️
Artist Susan Feniak, acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ deep gallery canvas. SOLD
“Mara Twilight”
Posted: February 8, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Mara Lake BC, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, sunset, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, The Shuswap, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, Mara Lake, Opus Art Supplies, Pacific Ocean, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, sunsets, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments




“Mara Twilight”. Believe it or not I have completed another painting. I am continually inspired by the views that I am fortunate enough to enjoy during the warmer months of the year. This painting is based on a photo that I took from the back of our houseboat late last summer. It had been a wet stormy day. The weather cleared as the sun set to reveal this glorious scene. I hope you like my second painting of Mara Lake completed so far this year. Okay second painting of Mara Lake in a week.
Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on a 20″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Asking $300. If you are interested in my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you. Remember my art is original, I do not make prints.
Ebb and Flow
Posted: October 10, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, beach, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, Weird Bird Wednesday Leave a comment
“Ebb and Flow”. My latest painting. As in life, water has ebbs and flow. Or maybe I mean as in water and the ocean tides, life has its ebbs and flow. Regardless, this painting reminds me of my brother and his love of the ocean. I was thinking of him while painting it. One of his favorite places was Tofino, situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I will and am missing my brother but I have all the happy wonderful memories of all the times spent with him. A lifetime. Dedicated to David, with love, Ebb and Flow. Gone, never to be forgotten.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ gallery canvas.
“Breakpoint”
Posted: May 23, 2021 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves Leave a comment“Breakpoint”. Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on 12″ x 24″ gallery canvas. There is something about a 12″ x 24″ canvas that screams paint a wave Susan. So I do. Waves fascinate me. I can sit and watch them for hours. Living on or near water for most of my life has allowed me that luxury. You can see more of my art @susanseasel #susanseasel
If you are interested in my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
“Waves Brilliant Dance”
Posted: May 11, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Local artist, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Pacific Ocean, palette knife painting, Seaside, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 Comments
Waves Brilliant Dance. My latest painting is still drying on my easel. These days the ocean and waves seem to be my muse. That comes as no surprise to me. To achieve the texture I used several different palette knives and a credit card. The entire painting was done without a brush. Admittedly this technique is hard on my acrylic paint supply. Even using Goldens soft gel gloss to extend my paint it sucked up lots. Did I have fun? No need to ask. Did I make a big mess with paint smeared everywhere, even on my phone? You bet. A joyful mess. I am pleased with the end result.
Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Asking $250. Not framed. Colours used Titanium white, Cerulean Blue Chromium, Azurite Hue, Colbalt Teal, Green Gold, Yellow Ochre and Hansa Yellow Medium.
To contact Susan sfeniakart@gmail.com
“Higuera Blanca Breakers”
Posted: March 31, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Artist at home, beach, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Mexico, Ocean waves, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Pacific Ocean, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Pacific Ocean, painting of a beach, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, surf, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves 11 Comments
“Higuera Blanca Breakers”. While visiting Mexico this past winter I was inspired many times. Perhaps the beach we visited with friends while at Higuera Blanca inspired me the most. It had been a wild windy morning and the Pacific Ocean had whipped itself into an amazing show of powerful frothy surf. Standing on the beach left one feeling dwarfed by the size of the breakers. It was exhilarating. Froth, salt spray, wind and all.
Since our stay in Mexico I am struck by how life has changed. Not just for me personally but for everyone. This is a worldwide crises that includes us all. New expressions like self isolating and social distancing have become our new normal. Being house bound isn’t a difficult thing for an artist. It provides extra hours for one to be creative. There is no fear of boredom. There is no opportunity for that thought to enter our busy minds. For those that are struggling with being “stuck” at home may I suggest that you get yourself some crayons and paper and draw. Be creative. Creativity is the perfect escape from these challenging times. You never know you could very well surprise yourself and us.
Higuera Blanca Breakers is acrylic on 18″ x 24″ x 1.5″ thick canvas. Painted on all sides no frame needed. Artist Susan Feniak. $300
To contact Susan sfeniakart@gmail.com
On hiatus
Posted: February 18, 2020 Filed under: beach, Break Time, Canadian Artist, Mexico, on vacation, Seaside, sunset, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Uncategorized | Tags: beach, Break Time, Canadian Artist, Mexico, on vacation, Pacific Ocean, Photos, Shuswap Lake, sunsets, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak 5 Comments



I prefer sandy beaches and sunshine to a snowy and cold Canadian winter. Ergo I am on hiatus in Mexico and away from blogging. Maybe by the time I return to my Canadian home it will be sunnier and warmer. Here’s hoping. In the meantime I am sharing some photos. Enjoy.