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Posted: April 10, 2025 Filed under: Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Salmon Arm, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, Sicamous BC, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Art from the heart, Canada, Canadian Artist, Mara Lake, Photos, Salmon Arm, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
We are home! Actually we’ve been back in Canada for ten days now. It’s been a busy ten days.
The photos? There’s a couple of paintings that I have available. Our houseboat that we’re looking forward to spending the summer months on. Took a few minutes for myself and got a haircut. And my 2025 Federation of Canadian Artists badge.
Hopefully I’ll get time to spend time at my easel soon. And time to spend getting caught up here.
Hope everyone had a good winter. I am embracing the Canadian spring weather. A slight change from the Mexican sunshine and warmth.
Cheers Susan
A revision and a reminder…
Posted: June 22, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art Show, Canada Day, Canadian Artist, Original art, Salmon Arm, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art Show, Autumn, Canada Day, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Local artist, Salmon Arm, Salmon Arm Bay, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, support artists, support local, Susan Feniak art, Sustainable Leave a comment
This time I have a revision of a painting that I did back in 2018 to share with you. I was never particularly happy with “Raven Trail Autumn” but at the time I decided to leave it alone. Every time I looked at it I wanted to do something to it but was never sure what. The boardwalk bothered me and the lake in the distance did too. So this week I finally put Raven Trail Autumn back on my easel and had a go at changing it. Hopefully for the better. As you can see I posted the 2018 version on top and the 2024 revision bellow it.
The reminder is for the upcoming annual July long weekend Art Show and Sale at the Red Barn in Sicamous. Please, if you are in the area, drop by and visit the show. We have a lot of very talented people in our neck of the woods. I will be volunteering at the show daily from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and I will have four of my bigger paintings available along with a table of my smaller paintings and “one of a kind” cards for sale.
“Raven Trail Autumn”, artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 16″ x 20″ gallery canvas. Asking $250.00 cdn plus shipping
This is me…
Posted: May 27, 2024 Filed under: Artist at home, Artist Statement, Canadian Artist, Original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Artist Statement, Canadian Artist, original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak 9 Comments
Let me reintroduce myself. This is me, Susan Feniak.
Artist Statement
Susan Feniak is a self taught Canadian artist who is an “Exhibiting Member”, (formerly known as, “Active Member”), of the prestigious Federation of Canadian Artists.
Susan and her family have lived in the Salmon Arm area of British Columbia since 1969 and she has been painting since 2009.
The beauty of the Shuswap inspires Susan. There are often lakescapes or landscapes of local scenes on her easel. Sometimes floral arrangements, seascapes or whimsical birds and animals will make an appearance. Wherever her vivid imagination takes her.
Susan uses acrylics or watercolours to make her creations. Her “one of a kind” hand painted greeting cards are ever popular.
Susan hopes that her art makes you smile. Her wish is to make this world a better place through art.
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That is my updated and revised artist statement. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and visiting my website.
Cheers Susan
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”
Still keeping busy…
Posted: April 16, 2023 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, greeting cards, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, support local, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy, Windsor Newton | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, Art, Card's, Cute, For the joy of it, greeting cards, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, strathmoreart, support local business, support small business, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy, Windsor Newton 2 Comments
I am still keeping busy creating my “one of a kind” greeting cards. Keeping things simple. Other than puttindg a coat of gesso on a 24″ x 24″ canvas I haven’t spent any time at my easel. Not since coming home from Mexico. I haven’t felt like it. I thought that I had lots of inspiration and was ready to get busy but as soon as I stand at my easel all is lost. Perhaps I have a bit of a block happening? On the other hand I am able to create these cards. A veritable plethora of them. I am having fun with them, they make me smile. That is sufficient, for now.
Artist Susan Feniak. QoR or Windsor Newton watercolors and ink on 4″ x 6″ Strathmore cards. My cards sell for $12 each at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium downtown Salmon Arm BC. Or contact me at sfeniakart@gmail.com
Belated happy Easter
Posted: April 10, 2023 Filed under: Canadian Artist, Cuteness, Easter, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Strathmore Paper, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Canadian Artist, Card's, Cute, Easter, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, original art, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, support artists, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy 6 Comments
Belated happy Easter! Theodore the Easter dog appeared on one of my card creations the otherday. I meant to post Theodore on all my social media sites but somehow missed my website. I hope he makes you smile. Another tortuga made an appearance and a frog enjoying the shelter provided by a magnolia. Can you tell I am still having fun creating my “one of a kind” greeting cards?
Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolors and ink on Strathmore card stock. 4″ x 6″. Most of my cards are available for sale at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium. Downtown Salmon Arm on Alexander St.
Home and catching up…
Posted: March 22, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Flowers, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support artists, support local, support local business, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Leave a comment
Home and getting caught up. I think the laundry is finally done and all the household bookkeeping too. Things do pile up when one is happily enjoying the good life. Now it’s back to reality.
I have missed my art and time spent playing at my easel. It’s time to get back to it! I have so many ideas rumbling around in my wee brain. The Mexican sunshine has inspired me.
In the meantime I still have paintings that need homes. These are photos of just a sampling of what I have available. My art is all original, “one of a kind”, I do not make prints. They are in a variety of sizes and are all acrylic on gallery quality thick canvas.
If you are interested please email me for details at sfeniakart@gmail.com
Thank you.
Many thanks….
Posted: December 28, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Federation of Canadian Artists, Golden Acrylics, grateful, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous BC, Sold Art, Sold Work, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, thankful, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, grateful, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Sold Art, Sold/Commissioned Art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, thankful 6 Comments
As this year comes to a close I would like to take a moment to thank everyone that supported me in my artistic endeavors. Your continued support is very much appreciated. For me this year has been one of ups and downs. And although I am not one to wish time away I am not sad to see the end of 2022. All that being said I believe that I have managed to create some decent art.
My sincerest wishes to each and everyone of you for a happy, healthy and creative 2023.
Artist Susan Feniak. All these pieces of original art were SOLD 🔴 in 2022 along with countless “one of a kind” greeting cards. I am beyond grateful. Thank you all, again.
Blatant self promotion.
Posted: December 10, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, Salmon Arm, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Canadian Thanksgiving, Christmas, gift ideas, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Local artist, original art, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support artists, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
Warning! This post is blatant self promotion of the art by me, Susan Feniak. All the paintings in the above two photos are hanging in our house. They could be hanging in yours! I ask, why not give the gift of original art for Christmas?
In this disposable society one should remember art is a forever gift. All of these pieces are original, acrylic on gallery canvas. The painting continues around all the sides of the canvas so no frames are needed.
Artist Susan Feniak. For more information please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Busy creating Christmas cards….
Posted: November 28, 2022 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, Cuteness, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Paper, support local, Susan Feniak water color and ink, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, #WorldWatercolorGroup, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Card's, Christmas cards, christmas greetings, Cute, greeting cards, Opus Art Supplies, QoR watercolor, Salmon Arm, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore card stock, support local, support local business, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy 7 Comments
I have been creating Christmas cards as fast as I can. These are just a sampling of the ones I have made so far this year. No two are the same, ergo, “one of a kind”. This year my “one of a kind” cards are available for sale at Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium downtown Salmon Arm BC. I am pleased to have this opportunity. Thank you for shopping local and supporting your local small business owners and artisans.
As always I hope my happy quirky critters make you smile.
Artist Susan Feniak. Watercolor and ink on 5″ x 7″ blank inside cards and includes an envelope.
Susan Feniak's Art 