by Melinda Sinclair | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
The painting at the top of this post is one of several pieces that have emerged over the last few weeks. It is clearly showing something in process. Something is happening here, something not yet complete. And yet, the image leaves much unanswered. What is the nature...
by Melinda Sinclair | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
What is the purest way to express the energy of a moment in a painting? Time and again, I return to pure black and white line paintings for this purpose. A white surface and black paint – either straight from the tube or mixed. Just one tool. No distraction of...
by Melinda Sinclair | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fog. A form of water that, like snow and rain, can transform our world in a matter of minutes. Whatever the landscape – coast, mountain, dessert – fog can roll in and cover everything that we could see clearly only minutes before. Where are we? Where are...
by Melinda Sinclair | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. And color has become a special object of affection the last few weeks due to its scarcity. Toronto had its grayest, foggiest December this winter. And so far January is continuing the trend, with the promise that this is likely the...
by Melinda Sinclair | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
“Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. “ — Mary Oliver. These are Mary Oliver’s instructions for living a life. Simple. Yet profound. Wise advice that I try to enact in my own life. And advice that I like to share with clients. A recent walk around the...
