Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Mexico
Posted: March 3, 2025 Filed under: grateful, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, sunset | Tags: grateful, hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, sunsets 2 Comments
We are still enjoying beautiful Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. The above are a few photos taken while here. The sunsets are stunning. The bougainvillea is dripping with multi coloured blooms. I bought myself an ebike which provides me some independence. I still tour around on the trusty scooter with my husband. Kind of hard to get a photo of the two of us on that.
World events are rather disturbing these days. It’s difficult to find positivity but we continue to find it with each day.
Make every day count.
Enjoy the photos.
Cheers Susan
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
Still on hiatus
Posted: February 12, 2024 Filed under: Break Time, hiatus, sunrise, sunset, vacation | Tags: hiatus, Mexico, on vacation, sunrise, sunsets Leave a comment
Hola from beautiful Ixtapa Mexico. Yes I am still on hiatus. Believe me this extended vacation was needed. Anyone that knows me personally will understand what that means. If you follow me on my social media accounts you probably have a good idea of why I am needing this escape.
I did manage to borrow some paper and paint from a friend and whip up 4 cards for a fundraiser. But otherwise I have been taking a break from my creative endeavors as well as my other responsibilities.
When I return home I am looking forward to getting back to my easel. There is an abundance of inspiration here for me to delve into. Photos galore and ideas rumbling about in my head. My fingers are starting to get twitchy. A good sign.
In the meantime I hope you are having a good winter. Stay healthy.
Cheers Susan Feniak
New art and more….
Posted: June 19, 2023 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Art Show, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Lakescapes, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, self taught artist, shop local, Shuswap Lake, sunset, support local, 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 on Canvas, Local artist, Opus Art Supplies, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Lake, sunsets, support artists, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic Leave a comment
Photo 1 Today I completed my first bigger painting in a long time. It felt good. I am happy to be back at my easel.
I would like to thank photographer Mark Schroeder for giving me permission to use his beautiful and inspirational photo of Shuswap Lake. It was the perfect muse to set me back on my artistic journey.
“Shuswap Serenity” Acrylic on an 18″ x 24″ gallery canvas painted on all sides so that no frame is needed. $250.00 cdn
Photo 2 Today was our youngest Grand daughters 11th birthday. This little corgi is the card I made for her. Last summer when she stayed with us for a few days I asked her what would be her favorite dog breed and her response was “corgi”. Grandma enjoyed making this one.
Photos 3 and 4 These two small works will be available at the 44th annual Art Show and Sale in Sicamous on the Canada Day long weekend. They are both original acrylic on canvas board 8″ x 10″. $25.00 cdn
Artist Susan Feniak. If you have a title suggestion for my new piece let me know. If you are interested in purchasing one of my creations please contact Susan Feniak at sfeniakart@gmail.com Thank you
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
“Sunset on Mara”
Posted: September 12, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, grief, Lakescapes, Mara Lake BC, Opus Art Supplies, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, Sicamous BC, sunset, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, #shuswapartist, Acrylic on canvas, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, grief, Mara Lake BC, Opus Art Supplies, original art, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, sunsets, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak 4 Comments
Sunset on Mara. This painting has a lot of meaning for me. It is emotionally charged. Firstly it is the first painting since the death of our youngest son. Secondly it is based on a photo that I took the evening after his death. I could see a bird taking flight in the cloud formation. It was a perfect evening and a spectacular sunset. A beautiful memory to have and hold. Ergo it had to be memorialized on canvas by my hands, brushes and imagination.
Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on a deep 18″ x 24″ canvas.
Building Storm
Posted: March 29, 2022 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, sunset, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: #canadianartist, Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, original art, seascape, Seaside, self taught artist, Shuswap Artist, sunsets, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak , Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 Comments
The sky fascinates me. I could watch it and the ocean forever. This time my imagination has tried to capture a storm building over the ocean with the sun setting behind the thunderheads. This provides a plethora of color and light effects. Not to mention the layers of cloud and reflections. This one was fun to paint. I let my imagination go and that is always enjoyable.
Although this is my imagination and original work, I was influenced to create this scene by an article in the March 2022 PleinAir Magazine. The article is about artist Lisa Grossman titled Adventures In Skywatching.
Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on a 12″ x 24″ gallery canvas. Asking $175 cdn plus shipping. If you are interested in my art please email sfeniakart@gmail.com
“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.
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