A White Heart
Posted: April 14, 2020 Filed under: Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, hope, Shuswap Artist, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Shuswap Lake, support your health care workers, Susan Feniak Originals, thankful, Uncategorized, White Heart Project | Tags: #shuswapartist, grateful, hope, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Shuswap Lake, support health care workers, Susan Feniak Original Art, thankful, White Heart Project Leave a comment
I read in our local paper this weekend about the White Heart Project. The Shuswap Hospital Foundation requested that we show our support of health care workers by hanging a white heart on our doors. I decided to participate. Since our white heart would hang on a door that very few will see I am going to hang it in a window. I doubt it matters where one hangs their white heart as long as one shows how thankful they are to all the Doctors, nurses, caregivers and support staff that are working endlessly to keep as many as possible safe and well. Thank you. Two words that seem like such a small gesture of support. Perhaps if everyone participated all the health care workers would feel our gratitude and support. Hang a White Heart on your door or in your window and give thanks for being as fortunate as we are. The White Heart is a symbol of HOPE. We are lost without hope. Take care everyone. Hugs and hope Susan Feniak
A basket + bunnies + eggs=?
Posted: April 9, 2020 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, Easter, Just for fun, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, paintings of rabbits, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Strathmore Vision paper, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Uncategorized, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Art, Canadian Artist, Cute, For the joy of it, Opus Art Supplies, original art, paintings of rabbits, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, Strathmore Vision, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, water colour paintings, watercolor and ink, Whimsy 12 Comments
A basket + bunnies + eggs = ?
My annual Easter painting. Easter is and will be different for everyone this year. Our house is no exception. Make the best of it. STAY HOME AND STAY WELL. Happy Easter to you and yours. Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolor and ink on Strathmore Vision paper.
To contact Susan sfeniakart@gmail.com
Excited
Posted: April 7, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic Paintings, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Original art, Reusable, Seaside, shopping bags, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Sustainable, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art for Sale, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, original art, Paintings of sea turtles, Reusable, shopping bags, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, Sustainable, vistaprint, waves 8 Comments
I am excited because I had my painting “Shine On” a.k.a. “Trudy Tortuga” printed on canvas shopping bags. As you may know I do not make prints of my art. I made an exception this time. I support living a sustainable life style. Reusable shopping bags is a big part of that sustainability. The original painting Shine On is staying in my private collection. Therefore no one can be upset that I made copies of a painting they have bought. There were 7 bags available. I am down to three. So Trudy is a popular tortuga. She remains a favourite of mine and greets visitors at our door with her smile. Hopefully we can have visitors again one day soon. Stay well my friends.
To contact Susan sfeniakart@gmail.com
Embracing Spring
Posted: April 3, 2020 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Artist at home, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, Easter, Opus Art Supplies, Paintings of Birds, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, splatter, Spring, Strathmore Vision paper, Susan Feniak water color and ink, water color and ink, Whimsy | Tags: #paintingsofbirds, #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cute, Easter, Opus Art Supplies, Paintings of birds, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, Sketches and Doodles, Spring, Strathmore Vision, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy Leave a comment
Embracing spring! It snowed where I live. On April 3rd? Seriously? Time to embrace spring. I have added a new mantra, “this too shall pass”, to my all ready over used, “avoid the negative by being positive”. I hope you like this wee chick surrounded by spring colours. Stay well! Stay home. Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolor and ink on Strathmore Vision paper.
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
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Meanwhile Back At The Nest
Posted: March 26, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Arches hot press paper, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, Golden Acrylics, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: #paintingsofbirds, Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canadian Artist, Cute, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Paintings of birds, Shuswap Art, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, Whimsy 4 Comments
It is not in my nature to give up. “Meanwhile Back At The Nest”. This painting has under gone several rethinks and remakes. Is “rethinks” a word? It is now. I will live with this version for a few days and then decide if I am finished or not. It will need a name at some point as well. I hope you are staying well and safe. We can all get through these challenging times. Artist Susan Feniak. Golden Artist Acrylics on 16″ x 20″ x 1.5″ thick canvas. $250.00 Thanks for stopping by.
To contact Susan sfeniakart@gmail.com
A long time on the easel!
Posted: March 22, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, In progress, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Paintings of Birds, Salmon Arm, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canadian Artist, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, original art, Paintings of birds, Shuswap Artist, Spring, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic, Whimsy 4 Comments
Progress! As you may know I was on hiatus in Mexico for a month. We returned safely a while back but as you also know things have gone sideways in this old world of ours.
Between getting caught up with work (I work from home) and other commitments there has been precious little time for art and getting caught up with it. I started this painting before we went away. By the time I got back to playing with it I couldn’t remember my original plan. Whether that is my age or these challenging times I don’t know. This is what I am doing with what I started. If all else fails add a nest and some birdies and carry on from there. This is me and my art.
I hope all of you are okay. Please stay healthy and be safe. We can get through this crisis with our art.
To reach Susan email 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.
“Wes”
Posted: February 5, 2020 Filed under: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cuteness, Just for fun, Original art, Paintings of Dogs, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniak water color and ink, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized, water color and ink | Tags: #WorldWatercolorGroup, Canadian Artist, Cute, For the joy of it, original art, Paintings of Dogs, QoR watercolor, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak watercolor and ink, watercolor and ink, Whimsy 8 CommentsWes is our son’s Boston Terrier. I think our granddaughter may have dressed Wes up for the photo that I have based this illustration on. Wes is a bit of a character and much loved. Artist Susan Feniak. QoR watercolor and ink on 100% cotton paper made in Italy. The paper is a gift that I am having fun playing with.
To contact Susan sfeniakart@gmail.com
“Ocean Jewel”
Posted: January 27, 2020 Filed under: Acrylic on Canvas, Acrylic Paintings, Canadian Artist, Golden Acrylics, Just for fun, nautical art, Opus Art Supplies, Original art, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Originals, Susan Feniaks Easel, Uncategorized | Tags: Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canadian Artist, For the joy of it, Golden Acrylics, Golden Acrylics on Canvas, Opus Art Supplies, original art, Seaside, Shuswap Artist, Susan Feniak art, Susan Feniak Original Art, Susan Feniak Acrylic 2 CommentsOcean Jewel. Something new and different. Artist Susan Feniak. Golden acrylics on a 20″ x 20″ x 1.5″ thick canvas. No frame needed. Hope you like this bit of bling. To achieve the texture on the starfish I used a thick layer of Goldens gel gloss.
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