Finished revising Ebb and Flow
Posted: November 11, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, nautical art, Original art, Revision, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, beach, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, nautical art, Pacific Ocean, painting of a beach, Painting of birds, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art 2 Comments
Ebb and Flow has seen a lot of changes over the last couple of days. I am happier with this new version. So far. I am fickle. There could possibly be a few more tweaks but for now I am saying “done”. To see this painting pre revision please visit my previous post.
If you like the new version or even if you don’t feel free to let me know. Constructive criticism is welcome.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
Another revision in progress….
Posted: November 10, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Art from the heart, beach, Canadian Artist, In progress, Original art, Revision, Seaside, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, WIP, work in progress | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art from the heart, beach, Canadian Artist, In progress, nautical art, Revision, seascape, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak water colours, Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress Leave a comment
Another revision is in progress on my easel. I painted the original in October of 2021. Shortly after my dear brother died. I was never completely happy with the original painting. Considering the circumstances no one, including myself, should be surprised by that. At the time I thought that I would live with the painting for awhile, think on it. I did manage to give it a title, “Ebb andFlow”. Lately I have been giving this painting and another one a great deal of thought. No better time than the present to have a go at revising and hopefully improving it.
My husband says the sand bar looks like it’s pushing the water. Oh oh. That doesn’t sound good. It’s supposed to be the other way around with the water pushing and surrounding the sand bar. What do you think? All that being said the painting/revision is still a work in progress. Time will tell…..
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas.
“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
Inspired….”Crescendo”.
Posted: May 29, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Ocean waves, Original art, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, waves 4 Comments
Yes, once again the ocean has inspired me. I thoroughly enjoyed playing with my brushes and paint for this one. My imagination was in play as well.
It came to me. I think the perfect title for this one is “Crescendo”. What do you think?
The above photos are in sequence. From a blank canvas, not shown, to the completed creation. A mountainous break. Perhaps my hours of watching the breaks in Ixtapa helped inspire this one.
I have also included my official 2024 Federation of Canadian Artists badge.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 24″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Asking $375.00 cdn plus shipping.
“Let Fly”
Posted: May 20, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, nautical art, Ocean waves, Original art, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Whimsy | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, palette knife painting, seascape, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, surf, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art 4 Comments
After several paintings in a row that were time consuming and detail oriented I decided to let fly with a pallet knife and paints.
This painting is the result. I had fun smearing and spreading paint around the canvas. Creating lots of texture. It was a much needed change.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic and extra heavy gel gloss on a 16″ x 16″ gallery canvas. Asking $125.00 cdn plus shipping.
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
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
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 6 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
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