Gregory Allan Zelinski

I have just been told of Greg's passing. He was my art teacher and inspired me to continue. A kind and gentle soul who always gave such encouragement to his students.
Anita McDonald

I only met Greg on two occasions. He didn't know me from Adam but the first time I naively talked to him about this watercolors and how I really liked this art. Greg made me feel like I was the most important person around him. He truly appreciated our conversation and I felt like I was better for meeting him.
The second time meeting him I was able to buy him a beer and to tell him how much I cherished one of his watercolors hanging in my living room.
My deepest condolences goes...

Greg was the kindest and most encouraging art teacher I’ve had. He always had a positive comment for all of us struggling artists. I am very saddened by his passing and not knowing about it until recently. My sincere condolence to his family and close friends

A beautiful parable Greg once shared with us:

The Mexican Fisherman Story

An American businessman was standing at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish.

“How long did it take you to catch them?” The American asked.

“Only a little while.” The Mexican replied.

“Why...

Greg was a wonderful man. He was talented, kind and patient, passionate for his life long journey through art and the teaching of it. He taught me everything I know about Watercolour painting, and I owe Greg for flaming my love of art and the creation of it. He will be missed by the whole community. I will miss his gentle heart.

Although I did not know Greg on a personal basis, as an art high school teacher for 30 years I had a great respect for his extreme artistic talents. I was never ceased to be amazed at his beautiful water colour paintings, a talent that he was truly blessed with. May it give his family some solace knowing, that he is now painting, side by side, with many many other historically and world famous painters, long gone before him. Heavenly paint in peace forever Greg.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Condolences to all Gregs family. Greg was a kind, sensitive man with a great painting talent. His Water Colour paintings reflected his visual awareness and aptitude with brush and paints. His art and kindness to others will be missed.

My sincere condolences to all on this tragic event of Greg's passing. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Greg touched the lives of so many people through his art - myself being one of them. His passing will leave a huge void in our art community.