Artway Invitational - Past Exhibits

Grace has been creating art since she was six years old, developing a deep passion for drawing, ink, and scratch art. Over the years, she’s explored various mediums, but her favorites allow her to capture intricate details and express emotions with bold precision. Inspired by the works of Melissa Helene and Robert Bateman, Grace draws from their ability to portray the beauty of the natural world, especially wildlife, with both realism and depth. This influence fuels her desire to create artwork that resonates with energy and emotion, whether it’s a detailed study of nature or a captivating wildlife portrait.

A lover of animals, Grace hopes to expand her work into creating pet portraits and wildlife art in the future. She also dreams of illustrating children's books, bringing stories to life with her unique style. With each new project, Grace continues to push her creative boundaries, staying dedicated to her craft while sharing her love for the world around her.

Website: gracesgalleries.ca

Sana Butt has always had a wide imagination and love for art. The first time she saw the divine work of Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh, she became addicted to the beauty one can capture through mere sight and imagination. Being born in Europe with Pakistan heritage, Sana has a love of capturing different cultures and the amazing colours everyone has to offer. Growing up, she always looked up to Leonardo da Vinci and his amazing abilities to create a new visual. It became her dream to develop her skills in not only art, but also technology.

Sana is a self learner on the verge of discovering her own style in semi-realism. After years of consistent practice, she has been successful in learning different art styles, which include: realism, semi-realism, mandala, calligraphy, anime and urban art.

Being from Generation Z, Sana thought: Why not use a medium t hat is underrated and not well recognized by most artists or non-artists, but is a common material among most Generation Z artists? Sana’s work revolves around the use coloured pencils.

Vatandeep Kaur Mangat is a dynamic visual artist based in Canada, originally from India, who has been honing her craft since childhood. She moved to Canada four years ago as an international student, where she embraced new artistic opportunities and deepened her passion for painting. Her preferred mediums, acrylic and oil paints, allow her to explore vibrant color palettes and bold textures.

Through her art, Vatan captures the beauty of the human form and the natural world, using vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes to bring her subjects to life. With her unique blend of cultural influences and technical mastery, Vatan continues to expand her creative vision while making a lasting impression on her audience.

Artwork from Visual Arts Brampton members, featuring: Aleksandra Skrabka, Bernie Schultz, Colleen Dee, Helen Duplassie, Manju Das, Mary Jones, Merlene Boyce, Natasha Jain and RIC.

Shruthi Bylhalli is a mixed media artist who integrates traditional elements with abstract forms in her artworks. She draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including nature, Indian heritage, the vibrant colors, textures, and her personal experiences. Her art explores the intersection of different mediums to create layers and textures.

Shruthi's art has been featured in several group exhibitions around GTA. With a passion for creativity and commitment to pushing artistic boundaries, she continues to evolve as an artist bringing her unique perspective to the world.