Ana Kolesar was born in 1950 in the town of Novi Sad, Yugoslavia. As a child, she always had a keen interest in drawing. Her talents were recognized from an early age and she was quickly accepted into the local College of Art. After graduation, Ana became a teacher at the very same institution.
In 1987, Ana immigrated to Toronto, Canada where she began a career as an independent artist. Besides painting she was doing craft and participated in numerous shows and exhibitions.
