The making of “Day’s Eye” 🔴
Posted: August 26, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, WIP, work in progress | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, self taught artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic, WIP, work in progress Leave a comment
Update, this painting has SOLD. Thank you Gayle and Rick. The making of “Day’s Eye”. From the David Oakes photo to the completed painting.
Thank you again to David for kindly giving me permission to use his beautiful photo.
At one stage of this painting I had to wonder, “What was I thinking?”. There were a lot of petals and a lot of layers. But I persevered and I am very happy that I did.
Thank you for stopping by and having a look.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 20″ gallery canvas. Asking $250.00 cdn plus shipping.
“Summery Show”
Posted: July 23, 2024 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Art from the heart, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Golden Artist Colors, original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 3 Comments
I am pleased to share with you the latest painting from my easel, “Summery Show”.
What other flower, other than perhaps sunflowers, brighten anyone’s flower garden? Rudbeckia of course! Also know as Black Eyed Susan’s.
Here I have enjoyed showing off the beauty of what some would consider an old fashioned garden favorite. In my world they are a standard for any garden. They were always in mine.
This painting is all about the showy blooms. I treated the foliage as a minor player, lacking detail.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 20″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas, painted on all sides. Asking $350.00 cdn not including shipping. If you are interested in “Summery Show” or any of my other works my email address is: sfeniakart@gmail.com
Thank you taking the time to read this blog.
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.
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”
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.
My easel hasn’t been busy….
Posted: September 20, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Artist Colors, Original art, Shuswap Artist, support local, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, support artists, support small business, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
My easel hasn’t been busy this summer but that doesn’t mean that I don’t have any art for you to see and purchase.
All four of these paintings and many more are still available. All are original pieces of art, acrylic on various sizes of gallery ready canvas. Remember I am a recognized artist and that I am an active member of The Federation of Canadian Artists.
If you are interested please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
Artist Susan Feniak
Art time…
Posted: August 15, 2023 Filed under: Canadian Artist, Cuteness, Iris's, one of a kind, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #canadianartist, #doodlewash, #shuswapartist, #watercolorandink, Card's, Cute, Opus Art Supplies, QoR watercolor, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, strathmoreart, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy Leave a comment
Lately I have not been doing much art work. Yesterday I decided to make some time and create something. The results are the two, “one of a kind” cards shown here. I always seem to have fun creating my cards. If nothing else they are whimsical. They are also mini pieces of original art that you can keep and frame or send to someone for a special occasion.
Artist Susan Feniak. Watercolor and ink on 4″ x 6″ card stock.
Daffodelicious
Posted: July 28, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art Leave a comment
My latest painting has a title. The concensus was a variation on Daffodilicious, Daffodilushious etc. so I settled on Daffodelicious. My great Grandmother’s Daffo-dum-dilies can wait for another time.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 16″ x 16″ gallery canvas. Asking $200 cdn plus shipping. If you are interested please contact sfeniakart@gmail.com NO NFT’s Thank you.
It’s name that painting time!
Posted: July 19, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Gardening/Flowers, Golden Acrylics, In progress, Original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Flowers, For the joy of it, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of Flowers, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Artist, support artists, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 4 Comments
Drying on my easel, new art. As you can tell by the subject matter I started this one months ago. At the time I lost interest in it. What can I say? I started several paintings and didn’t finish any of them. It happens. Now I am back on both creative feet and ready to finish what I started.
Now it’s up to you and me to give this painting a title. “Daffo-dum-dilies”, or “Daffodilicious”. My great grandmother used to call daffodils Daffo-dum-dilies. My husband suggested Daffodilicious.
Artist Susan Feniak. Acrylic on a 16″ x 16″ gallery canvas. Painted on all sides, no frame needed. $200.00 cdn plus shipping. All my pieces are original. I do not make prints. You would be purchasing one of kind. If you are interested please email sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you. No NFT.
Susan Feniak's Art 