Artway Invitational - Past Exhibits

Colleen is a lover of all creative arts. She earned her BFA degree in Montreal, Quebec, and had a corporate career as a graphic designer, creative director and marketing manager. After that phase she travelled, lived and worked in Vietnam and Cambodia for a number of years teaching English and Art to children and adults in the profit and nonprofit sectors.

Well versed in many art mediums including papermaking, sculpting, printmaking, drawing, painting and photo-art. "I love creative expression in so many art forms. I particularly enjoy experimenting with mix-media and using different materials and techniques to create an aesthetic piece whether it has a purpose or not." After returning to Canada she continues to engross herself teaching art and workshops to a variety of age groups.

Artwork from Visual Arts Brampton members, featuring: Aleksandra Skrabka, Anthony Marsella, Bernie Schultz, Colleen Dee, Eric Hansen, Hye Jung, Jaskaranpreet Singh, Jen Black, Manju Das, Merlene Boyce & Rick.

Maria's gift for art emerged at a remarkably young age, when drawing became her natural language for observing and expressing the world around her. Throughout her school years, she immersed herself in artistic, technical, and abstract drawing, exploring a wide range of media that allowed her creativity to flourish. Early private lessons introduced her to the richness of oil painting, sparking a deep fascination with landscapes and the emotions they evoke. Over time, she developed a diverse body of work—realistic, contemporary, and abstract pieces—each reflecting her keen eye for detail and her intuitive sense of color and form. Her drawings, created with black charcoal and vibrant watercolor pencils, reveal an organic, almost cosmic quality, capturing the ever-evolving rhythm of the universe that inspires her.

As a passionate and dedicated artist, Maria continues to grow by studying with both local and international creators, always seeking new techniques and perspectives. Her artwork has been welcomed into several public and juried exhibitions, affirming her talent and the heartfelt authenticity of her vision. Deeply grateful for every opportunity to share her creations, Maria is especially delighted to be displaying her work in the exhibition with Visual Arts Brampton—a meaningful moment that celebrates her journey, her passion, and her enduring love for art.

Suzanne Coloma was born in Dalhousie, New Brunswick. Suzanne began painting in her mid-forties. She didn't consider herself an artist until someone called her one. Suzanne is self taught, only taking art classes in high school. She loves color because it expresses so much feeling. Suzanne mainly uses acrylics, but has also worked with gouache and watercolor. She paints on canvas, wood, plastic and other materials, with her favourite being wood. She also paints wooden bowls and decorative plates. "Art is a wonderful way to express who you are. Art makes people happy."

Artwork from Visual Arts Brampton members, featuring: Aleksandra Skrabka, Bernie Schulze, Colleen Dee, Eric Hansen, Heather Moogk, Hye Jung, Mary Jones, Merlene Boyce, Susan Spiteri, & Sylvia Genders.