Artway Invitational - Past Exhibits

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.

My name is Asha Viswanath — I’m a software professional, a proud mom of two wonderful boys, and a passionate art enthusiast. Art has always been my way of connecting with the present moment, allowing me to express emotions, stories, and experiences that words often cannot capture. I find immense joy in creating, and I share this journey through my two YouTube channels, where I post beginner-friendly tutorials, DIY projects, and glimpses into my creative life in Canada. Being part of this exhibition with Visual Arts Brampton is a deeply fulfilling milestone, and I’m truly honored to showcase my work alongside other talented artists.

About My Art
Each piece I create is a reflection of my personal journey — blending vibrant colors, textures, and themes that resonate with everyday life and cultural heritage. Whether it’s a serene landscape, a bold abstract, or a whimsical craft, my goal is to spark joy and curiosity in the viewer. I hope my artworks inspire you to pause, reflect, and perhaps even pick up a brush yourself. Thank you for being here and supporting local artists. I’m excited to share this creative space with you and hope you enjoy exploring my collection as much as I enjoyed bringing it to life.

During his lifetime, Sheldon had been drawing and painting from an early age and the only time he took off from his art were during his university years in Montreal. One of the ironies of his art career is that Sheldon is colour-blind. He therefore is always having to tone down his paintings to achieve the realism he is striving for.

In 1987, he discovered that people liked his art enough to buy it and to present, his art is in numerous private collections. Sheldon had been painting surrealistic watercolours for many years and the switch to another water-based medium was not a great leap. He has always said that acrylic painters are frustrated watercolourists at heart.

Sheldon has participated in numerous art shows over the years, both in person as well as on the internet. A group show he is most proud to have participated in was curated by Daniel E. Greene and was combined with the Olympics of Ballet, held in Jackson, Mississippi (Salon International). He and about 200 other artists got to hang their art with Degas originals.

Sheldon’s two specialities are landscapes and surrealism in acrylics on canvas and he has included these for the paintings in this exhibition. Sheldon lives and works out of his home in a northern suburb of Toronto, Canada.

He has been doing his art full time since 2013 and for more information, his website can be accessed at: www.sheldongoldmanartist.com.

Sheldon can be contacted via his e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.