Marlene Sinicki Studio

The Keeper of Dreams, 20 x 16 Happy holidays friends! There's something deeply inspiring about the architecture of birds. I'm struck by the way their bodies curve and fold into living sculpture. When you look closer, the details are stunning—limbs that stretch into wings, feathers arranged in intricate patterns, and beaks that appear perfectly refined. They move with such grace as their wings cut through the air, lifting them upward before they glide effortlessly on a breeze. Like Emily...

Slivers of Sun Autumn greetings, friends! You know that wonderful, cozy feeling when fall finally arrives? That's what I'm going for in this selection of paintings. As I work with rich reds, burnt oranges, and honey yellows, the canvas transforms into a welcoming space. It’s also a good time to remember that change flows with nature's beautiful rhythm. Here's to a warmhearted fall for all of us! Amber Rose Eulonia Golden Moment Slime Mold II Hyphae If a painting speaks to you, just email me...

I welcome you along on a stroll through my neighborhood. As I wandered, I was struck by the intricate textures, graceful shadows, and remarkable range of greens everywhere I looked. May this little visual treat brighten your day! Sending my bestMarlene Check out my art & stories PAINTING & ILLUSTRATION marlenesinicki.com ART, DESIGN & STORYTELLING lilomar.com INSTAGRAM @marlenesinicki Sign up to receive news, inspiration and sneak peeks! Subscribe Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 600 1st...

You’re invited! I’m delighted to collaborate with 24 talented San Francisco artists for “Summer in the Sunset” at Sealevel Gallery. This exhibition celebrates our local creative community and the unique character of the Sunset district. Opening reception: August 2nd, 2-5pm.Exhibition dates: August 2 – September 124331 Irving | San FranciscoMore info I’ll be showing the following artwork: RESTING PLACEacrylic & mixed media on paper9 x 12 inframed in a white 11 x 14 frame$250 I adore exploring...

While browsing for ideas on how to reconnect with the natural world, I ran into an interesting article. The essay described how Pongamia trees replaced Florida’s citrus trees wiped out by disease and climate change. A wave of melancholy washed over me. My initial reaction was concern over how climate shifts will reshape our environment and food supplies. My next thought drifted to some of my favorite fruits: Cara Cara and Bergamot oranges, Meyer lemons, and Persian limes. As a child, I...

Silent Sentinel 3 Clean tap water in Poznań, Poland is secretly reliant on eight freshwater mussels. The tiny shellfish warn about water quality issues in the Warta River. The river provides water to Poznań, a city with 1.4 million inhabitants. It flows through densely populated and industrial regions of Poland, some of which are contaminated with heavy metals. Natural Protectors Because mussels react strongly to environmental changes, they're viewed as bio-indicators. The shellfish stay open...

Slime Mold 2 If Slime Mold Could Talk In the last few months, I’ve come across multiple references to the intelligence of slime mold. Huh! Both words, slime and mold, bring to mind unsavory associations. I explored various resources to find some answers. Slime mold look like fungi, but more closely resemble amoebas and certain seaweeds. Their ideal habitat is decaying tree stumps, mossy undergrowth and leaf piles. I wondered what can I could learn from a sightless, single-celled organism that...

Happy Holidays! It’s the last days of 2024, a time when I reflect on all I’ve learned and when I felt inspired. I acknowledge the times I connected to something bigger than myself. I pat myself on the back for all the times I followed my intuition. This year, I spent time with amazing people from diverse backgrounds—artists, storytellers, spiritually minded folks, and entrepreneurs. It felt good, inspiring, and supportive. Everything is better in community. The world wobbled in November,...

Reaching for the sky You’re invited! Come view my art October 12-13 during Weekend 4 of 2024 ArtSpan SF Open Studios. We will be welcoming the public to our group show from 11am to 5pm on both dates. Stop by to purchase art directly and to ask me anything about my practice. See you then! Weekend 4: WestsideOctober 12-13, 202411-5 pm Visit our group show at:Sealevel4331 Irving (at 45th Ave)San Francisco, CA 94122 Get in touch:https://marlenesinicki.commarls@marlenesinicki.com More info Check...

Dew Catcher Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live buried in the sand of the Namib desert, one of Earth’s hottest and driest environments? The Namib Desert beetle (S. gracilipes) lives in the rain-starved Namib desert in Southern Africa. This region gets about half an inch of rainfall per year. The desert geology consists of sand seas and some of the highest sand dunes in the world. During summer months, temperatures swing from 113°F to below freezing at night. You might ask,...