Marta L. Suarez, Vice President
Contact Information
marticasuarez@bellsouth.net
www.MartaSuarez.com
(770) 289-5633
Marta, also known as “Mimi” was born in Havana, Cuba and was exiled to the USA after the communist revolution. Since her early years, Mimi always had a passion for painting. After graduating from an Interior Decorating and Design School in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mimi put her career on hold to become a full time “Mom” of three. Mimi decided to return to her love and passion of painting when her youngest child left to college. Ever since, she has taken workshops from Marc Chatov, Albert Handell, Sherrie McGraw, John de la Vega and Anita Louise West. The artist has also studied under Nancy Honea, Deborah Ankrom Kepes, Carol Baxter Kirby, Marc Chatov, Tom Williams, Jim Schell, Teena Stern and is currently studying under Kristopher Meadows. Her work is held in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.
Lynn Tolleson
Contact Information
tollesonlynn@hotmail.com
Lynn Tolleson is a native of British Columbia, but moved to Atlanta in l976 with her husband and raised her three children here. She worked as a counselor for many years, but has always been drawn to the world of art. It was not until she took a drawing course at the Chastain Art Center several years ago, however, that she was inspired to continue studying and learning to paint. It has been a wonderful blessing, and a thrill to be able to bring life to a canvas. She endeavors to bring beauty to her work, to create something that will speak to the heart of the viewer. She works mainly in pastels and oils, although she has done work in water color and photography. She has been in many shows, and her work is hung in homes, businesses and nonprofit organizations.
