2024 In Art Review

Looking Back on My Year in Art – 2024 in Review

When I think about a word that most accurately defines this year it would be ‘bustling’. With 27 new paintings created this year, shows, travel for art and a new book in the works, the year was filled with achievements both professionally and personally. This is my 2024 in Art review.

January

I was still filled up with the essence of Newfoundland from my residency in late 2023, and I continued to pour it out on the canvasses in my Victoria studio.

Paintings inspired by Canada’s East Coast – Newfoundland – Brandy Saturley

February

My impressions of Newfoundland continue to feed my work. While grey outside, the tone in my studio is filled with vivid colours of Saltbox houses and East Coast dories.

Newfoundland Paintings 2024 – Brandy Saturley

March

A collaboration opportunity with a new shoe company – Grounded People in Vancouver invited me to come on board as one of their Artists and I put paint to sustainable vegan high top boot. With the opportunity for clients to get their own custom ‘Brandy Saturley’ kicks. Pretty cool. In March there was also a show in Toronto with the John B. Aird Gallery – a group show titled ‘Wildlife’, one of my polar bear paintings joined this show.

Custom shoe collaboration with Grounded People – Brandy Saturley

Group show with John B. Aird Gallery Toronto – Brandy Saturley

April

With Spring in the air I sent my Canada150 tulip painting to a group show with Summer & Grace Gallery in Toronto. A beautiful Still Life, celebrated the tradition of still life painting. While their were many traditional takes on the subject I offered and contemporary and modern take on still life with my pop realism tulip.

A Beautiful Still Life exhibition at Summer & Grace Gallery, Oakville – Brandy Saturley

May

This month was all about an art road trip for the ages. With a 25ookm drive one way, we headed out to Santa Fe, New Mexico – driving from my home studio in Victoria, BC. This trip had the ultimate destination of the Santa Fe Art scene on Canyon road, but on the way there and back I added a number of inspiring stops to the itinerary. We covered 6 states on this trip including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. With a major stop in Moab, Utah and arches National Park.

From Victoria BC to Santa Fe, New Mexico – Artist on the road – Brandy Saturley

Our scenery flowed from farmers fields in Washington to the red rock of Utah and the warm pastel landscapes and otherworldly rock formation of Utah and New Mexico. In New Mexico we made the drive to Abiquiu to visit the home and studio of American painter, Georgia O’ Keeffe, perhaps my favourite historical painter of all-time. This trip was all about Art and landscapes, with moon-like terrain on the Salt Flats at Bonneville – we experienced the full spectrum of colours and shapes of landscapes on this tour across the Western USA.

Inside Georgia O’Keeffe studio, Abiquiu, New Mexico

June

June came with news of being elected to the Society of Canadian Artists. Fostering the visibility and stature of the visual arts in Canada, the SCA is a national, non-profit artists’ organization dedicated to expanding the visibility and stature of the visual arts. We are a collection of some of the country’s most committed traditional and new media artists and we welcome the new, the up-and-coming and the established.

Brandy Saturley elected to the Society of Canadian Artists, 2024

July and August

Taking a bit of a break I concentrated on painting and sketching and enjoying my garden as my work for the year continued to develop. With my recent trip to Santa Fe I had landscapes and nature on my mind and focused in on the now and largely shut out communicating online. Time to go deep, experiment and leave the world behind for a bit.

High Tide, 36×48, acrylic and oil on canvas, 2024 – Brandy Saturley

September

With the Art season warming up a group show launched in Newfoundland titled WOMAN. The Woman Art Show, has become an annual exhibition of some of the best figurative painters from around the world. This well known figurative art show is produced annually by the James Baird Gallery in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland. One hundred figurative painters from over twenty countries exploring the theme of woman. As in past years we are spanning the globe with outstanding artists and their practices. I am proud to have one of my paintings included in this important show.

WOMAN Show, James Baird Gallery, Newfoundland, 2024 – Brandy Saturley

October

Full steam ahead! Lots of painting to do and preparations began for my upcoming Art Book and solo show in Newfoundland in 2025. This month I am also celebrating one year on ARTSY with James Baird Gallery. Artsy is a place for the future of art collecting. As the leading marketplace for art by the world’s emerging and established artists, they have made it easy for new and experienced collectors to discover, buy, and sell art—and so much more.

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November

While my studio is filled with a number of canvasses in various stages, on the business side I found myself collaborating with a Toronto Art Agency on a digital installation in Toronto at 2 Bloor West. My painting, ‘I’ll Carry That Weight’, is presented prominently on digital screen in the lobby at 2 Bloor West, in honour of Remembrance Day. I also began work on an oversized landscape painting commission for a client in Calgary, Alberta measuring 4×10 feet.

Digital Installation in Toronto Highness Global X Brandy Saturley

Brandy Saturley in her Victoria studio with oversized landscape painting

December

Lovely to have some sales complete in December and deliver paintings to new homes in Calgary and Minnesota, via my Banff dealer Willock & Sax. This month I am also celebrating 2 years with Willock & Sax Gallery, my trusted dealer in Banff, Alberta. I was also honoured with a Certificate of Artistic Achievement from the Luxembourg Art Prize.

Brandy Saturley artworks – Willock & Sax Gallery, Banff Alberta

Another year in the books and on the canvas. I think the most important reason to share these year in review updates is to show you that an art career is multi-faceted and the building never stops. Although I am a primarily a painter my job is more than just laying down paint on canvas. It is important for me to get out of the studio and stay connected with the Art world at large, which is why I take these road trips for art, exploring new landscapes and new potential markets for my work. Part of the job is also showing the work and planning shows and planting seeds for future opportunities. On the commerce side of art there are sales, and shipping of Art. There is inventory and bookkeeping and keeping up relationships with representatives of my work. Lastly, there are collaborations which help to push the work to parallel markets like collaborating with clothing brands and art agents and agencies. You never know where you will find my work and I enjoy introducing the work to new audiences.

Brandy Saturley studio, Victoria BC 2024

So, while I am a professional Artist and painter my work relies on the use of other mediums such as photography, video and writing to bring it all together. To be successful in this field, you have to reach out in many directions and also allow the work to pull you where it wants to go, this is the beauty of this profession and there is never one road to take to become successful in this field.

While I set the course ever year, the course sometimes takes me on backroads and off the beaten path to discover new depths. It’s like surfing and riding waves, it’s a beautiful experience that you must give yourself to fully and trust in the course.

Canadian Artist, Brandy Saturley

Thank you for being part of my year and for allowing me the privilege of continuing to pursue my dream through supporting my work, a dream that was born in childhood and I am just a bigger kid now.

Cheers to a bustling 2024!

Sincerely Yours,

Brandy Saturley

December 13, 2024

Celebrating Art and Canada

Canadian Art, The Year in Art

On Canada Day We are Celebrating Art and Canada

With July 1st, 2023 I’m thrilled to celebrate another year dedicated to my passion for creating art—heading into my 18th year! Before that, I tirelessly worked a side job to support my art practice, fueling my journey with determination and perseverance. It is always a day spent celebrating Art and Canada, and a time for reflecting on how these two things converged to create the Canadian Artist you know today.

Poppies For Louise (an ode to Lake Louise) Acrylic 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Brandy Saturley

This year has been a remarkable artistic exploration for me, leading me down many exciting paths. I’ve delved into themes such as the enchantment of outdoor skating on serene ponds, drawing inspiration from my Ukrainian roots, the majestic presence of polar bears, the awe-inspiring landscapes of Banff, vibrant pop art still life, and the pure bliss of outdoor adventures. Excitingly, I recently completed a commissioned piece for the outdoor public art gallery in Banff, known as the ‘Art in Nature Trail.’ If you find yourself strolling along the beautiful Bow River in Banff, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the art firsthand. You can also discover seven new small works featuring polar bears, available through Willock & Sax Gallery on Bear Street in Banff.

Noble Steward acrylic, gouache, gold leaf 12 x 9 x 1.5 in Brandy Saturley

Furthermore, some of my latest paintings have been featured in the Hart House Review, a contemporary Canadian literary and art magazine published by the University of Toronto. It brings me immense joy to share that private and public art school students have reached out to collaborate on projects centered around my work. In one recent project, students recreated my paintings live, an experience that left me beaming with delight.

Hearts On Our Sleeves Acrylic On Canvas 40 x 30 x 1.5 in Brandy Saturley

In a wonderful conversation streamed live from my studio on Vancouver Island, I had the honor of spending an hour on YouTube discussing my artistic practice, work ethic, residencies, and future plans with Canadian Art Today. It was a fun experience that shed light on the passion and dedication driving my creative journey.

Brandy Saturley studio with art shipping crate, Vancouver Island, BC

I also wanted to let you know that there has been a modest increase in the pricing of my work. Many of the painting sizes have recently seen an adjustment ranging between $300 and $500. This adjustment reflects the value and dedication I pour into each piece, ensuring that they continue to capture the essence of my artistic vision.

Contemporary Canadian landscape painting, oversized, Brandy Saturley

As always, I offer a complimentary lifetime service for varnish renewal or repairs on your paintings. You only need to cover the shipping costs, and I’ll gladly provide the necessary wash and brush-up service to ensure your artwork remains pristine and protected. Additionally, I’m happy to discuss the option of trading in your Brandy Saturley paintings. You can use the amount of your original purchase as a credit towards acquiring a new painting from my collection, allowing you to refresh your collection with a piece that truly resonates with you. Summer 2023 you can see my work in person at two Canadian art galleries; Willock & Sax Gallery in Banff, Alberta and Adele Campbell Fine Art in Whistler, BC. As always you can also view my work online as well as book an appointment to view in my studio on Vancouver Island.

Let Your Backbone Rise Acrylic 36 x 36 x 1.5 in Brandy Saturley

To my valued collectors, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for granting me the privilege of continuing this extraordinary journey. Your unwavering support fuels my artistic fire, and I am eternally grateful. To my fellow artists, associates, galleries, and suppliers, I emphasize that this voyage is a collective effort—a true testament to the strength of our artistic community. You are my unwavering “ride or die” team, and I extend my sincerest thanks.

Contemporary Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley

Contemporary Canadian Painter, Brandy Saturley, in her studio in Victoria, BC Canada

To all my dedicated readers, I express my appreciation for your continued readership and for sharing your passion for art with fellow enthusiasts. Your engagement adds depth and meaning to this creative discourse. And finally, as we prepare to revel in the splendor of summer, I wish you all a joyous Canada Day!

Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley wearing custom Bowler Hat by Lilliput Hats in Toronto, Canada.

Cheers to art and the beauty it brings into our lives!

Sincerely,

Brandy Saturley (a.k.a #IconicCanuck )

June 28, 2023

Final Thoughts for 2020

Art Career, The Year in Art

Five Words and Final Thoughts For 2020 – From Fear to Release

As images of the year that was, fly across screens I am reminded that my screen time is down 42% over the previous week, this makes me smile. This year has been unlike any I have experienced in my time on Earth, but isn’t this true for any year we are alive? My biggest realization this year is that FEAR, is at an all time high and FEAR produces two reactions in most humans. It always makes me think of the novel Dune by Frank Herbert, though I never read the book, I did watch the film by David Lynch which has been re-made this year by Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”

Fear is not a bad thing, it is a motivator, until it is not, and we freeze, then fear is a very bad thing. Fear keeps us from getting killed in dangerous situations. Cowards (like me) have a knack for survival. But, like the hero from “Dune,’ sometimes we have to overcome our fear when there is something more important to worry about, like your health. Part of health for me is making Art, and talking with people that have positive outlooks on life. I suppose this is why I enjoy the perspective of those that have spent more time on Earth than I, the stoic ones.

So how about a year in review post, here’s what I did, etc.? How about a poem that marks the year? a funny anecdote, a comedic commentary, not for this year, for this year I am focusing on how I made it through, using five words.

PAINT: it is both a privilege and an honour to make Art, every day. It is my work, but also my therapy. Painting gives me the ability to focus my thoughts and process them in a beautiful and lasting way, not unlike writing. My therapy is also my gift back to the world, that I hope touches another human, in some way.

PHOTOGRAPHY: before and after creating a new work of art on canvas or wood, I take photographs. This year there were fewer opportunities for trips afar, so focused on my backyard and community that surrounds. This year I was moved by my hometown in ways I have not been in a very long time.

WALK: long walks in nature, down rocky beaches, through rainforest trails, and up mountainsides give me more than I could ever return. It’s free therapy and a reminder that whatever it is the weighs on us, can be lifted greatly in a short conversation with that which does not speak words, only sounds and smells.

BIKE: this year like many I invested in a good bicycle, allowing for longer excursions exploring nature, investigating areas which feet and automobiles cannot take us.

RELEASE: survivor guilt occurs when people who lose families, friends, or neighbors in disasters themselves remain untouched or, at least, alive. My survivor guilt is figurative. First-generation college students, for example, often feel torn by conflicting emotions about their success in school. They want to do well (and their families want them to also), but the students themselves feel guilty that they are getting opportunities that their parents or siblings did not. To “protect” their family members, they may engage in self-destructive behaviors that ensure they won’t make it in school. Logic would dictate that the family truly wants the student to succeed (and thus bring honor to the family), but this logic is lost on the student. The power comes in releasing yourself from the guilt, and I work hard to remind myself every single day that I deserve this career and all the things I have worked so hard on achieving, personally and professionally.

For most of the year I have remained silent in light of all the struggling that surrounds me, and I have experienced a range of emotions this year, just like everyone else. This year has been hard for ALL, but it really wasn’t that hard, in fact it ‘is what it is’ only the change came so rapidly that it upset us from our comfortable rhythms. What’s that quote, ‘Man plans and good laughs’ or in my mind, it is nature that is laughing at us.

Ultimately, when I look back at 2020 I feel immense gratitude. On the Art side I bobbed, weaved, and hustled and came out having a good productive, year. I painted the shit out of this year, loved hard, peeling back my vulnerability to it’s core. I laughed, cried, danced and fell off my bike (true story). I drank too much, ate too much, and gave more than I had in me to those that needed it more than me. And then the monoliths began appearing.

You have seen that film, ‘A Beautiful Life’ ? It’s pretty fucking grand, isn’t it? Imagine if everything was perfect, pretty, and fair all the time? Boring.

I love you all! Thanks for reading. Shine on.

Cheers to 2021 – another year playing the game of LIFE.

Sincerely Yours,

Brandy Saturley

December 31, 2020

Best Paintings 2020

Canadian Pop Art, The Year in Art

Best Paintings of 2020 – My Top Nine in Art

Every year comes with review. In this year filled with quarantines, masks, and limited travel; my best paintings of 2020 reflect the times. In total, I made 26 new paintings this year, a pretty prolific year in visual art. A typical year finds me on the road every few months. My year usually comes with time to explore new landscapes, take in Art Fairs and Shows in North America, and an annual vacation to a relaxing destination to rejuvenate my perspective. This year was a very different year, and it came with much more time concentrating on studio work and work on my website. as well as cataloguing and photography of Art.

From portraits of Canadians to prairie landscapes, from self-portraits to figurative and symbolic works, here are my are my top nine paintings created in 2020. Acrylic paintings on canvas ranging from large scale works at 3×4 feet, right down to smaller works of 14 inches. My top nine artworks begin small in size, but not in detail.

9. Sunday Sailboats

8. Long and Winding Road

7. Stitched in Canada

6. Contemplating Romance

5. Please Stand By

4. Golden Souls of Salt & Wheat

3. The Barn

2. West Coast Solitudes

1. Spirit of Remembrance

My top nine Canadian paintings in 2020, they are a mixture of all themes I have been creating for the past decade. Rendering my distinctive ICONOGRAPHY of Canada, on canvas. Distinctive Canadian pop art style paintings, with vivid and saturated palettes. The paintings sometimes vibrate with their complimentary and contrasting palettes. Using Kroma and Golden acrylics, and Rosemary handmade paintbrushes. You can see more of the paintings created in 2020 here. Along with more paintings from the past decade.

Sincerely Yours,

Brandy Saturley

December 28, 2020

13 Years Making Art

The Year in Art

13 Years Making Art as a Professional Canadian Artist.

It is true that in some cultures, the number 13 is lucky. Last year I entered my 13th year of making Art and working as a professional Canadian Artist, full-time. July 1st every year, which coincidentally is Canada Day, always marks the anniversary of my Art business. Every year, I write a new blog post celebrating the day and reflecting on the year that was. Last year I gave each year a ‘period or theme’ to represent the year. From paintings of trees to Las Vegas and The Beatles to the Big C, there have been many thematic transitions in my work over the years. Year 5 marked the beginning of #ICONICCANUCK and shortly after my ‘Pop Canadianisms’ took over right up until year 13. Consistency found in the theme of ‘Canada’ and in year 13, I decided to ‘disrupt’ my practice to grow as an artist by jetting off to London for a month, a big gamble for an artist who has developed an identity as ‘the Voice of Canadian Pop Art’.

As we are now in the COVID-19 era, I am even more convinced that year 13 was indeed lucky, because if it happened this year, it would not have happened. Year 13 included an invitation to join the summer contemporary art intensive at the world’s number one postgraduate art school, the Royal College of Art in London, England – I spent a month making art, talking art and showing art in a school that includes alumnus such as David Hockney and Tracey Emin, two of the biggest artist names in the world, and one of the oldest art institutions. It was an EPIC experience and am so grateful to all the artists, educators and art lovers who helped make it one of the most enriching experiences of my career, so far. Wow, I am still basking in the warm glow of that experience. Rather than recap the past 13 years, this year I want to recap the past 12 months, because these last few have been LONGGGG, so here we go!

Here are, twelve images for 12 months of my 13th year as a full-time professional Canadian Artist.

July 2019 – The Pack and Tidy

Tidying up studio before leaving for London.

August 2019 – The London Studio

Brandy Saturley in painting studios at RCA Battersea London, UK and final exhibition at the Dyson Gallery.

September 2019 – Blending New Concepts with Existing Projects

Brandy Saturley painting on large landscapes un-stretched cotton duck canvas in her Victoria BC Studio

October 2019: Documentary – The Iconic Canuck

Brandy Saturley talking with Winnipeg filmmaker Randy Frykas, in her North Saanich studio.

November 2019 – painting REALLY BIG Landscapes

December 2019 – Christmas Catalgoue

Annual Christmas catalogue mailed out to collectors.

January 2020 – People of Canada

Portrait painting by Brandy Saturley for the People of Canada Portrait series.

February 2020 – Different Strokes

New painting technique post London is developing in a new landscape painting.

March 2020 – Print Run

20 paintings offered as digital reproduction prints on paper for 2020.

April 2020 – First Virtual Exhibition

First exhibition of Mountain Forms Collective – collaborative mountain paintings by Brandy Saturley & Gisa Mayer.

May 2020 – Second Virtual Exhibition & Underwater

First Exhibition of The People of Canada Portrait Project by Brandy Saturley – collaboration with everyday Canadians across the country.

Pipe burst in my studio and the restoration crew had to be called in during a pandemic!

June 2020 – A Modern Romance

With my studio temporarily moved to a small bedroom, my work began to focus on the romance of the small apartment studio as it brought back memories from my early days painting and living in my 600 SqFt condo. Always keep your old easel!

July 2020 – Third Virtual Exhibition – The BIG ONE

With Canada Day in the air and a new painting inspired by the need for HUGS across the country, I opened my third virtual exhibition experience, this time featuring 51 paintings from the past decade of painting Pop Canadianisms.

It has been quite the year! ‘before times’ is a term that is quickly identifying a different time in or culture, as things start to open up here again in Canada I am excited to be going out on the road, haven’t left the island since the end of February and this time I will be driving through Saskatchewan, a prairie province I have never visited.

Right now the focus is to keep on making Art, making paintings, selling paintings, showing art, re-building my studio and maybe even finding an art advisor, dealer or salesperson that loves my Art and shares my values. For me it is important to keep on investing in myself. I have been doing it all for 13 years and I could use an art advisor on my side, the right gallery in my corner or perhaps simply a sales person to help push the work out further than I have already done on my own.

Be well out there and keep on pushing forward.

Sincerely Yours,

Brandy Saturley

July 2, 2020

2019 in Canadian Art

Canadian Art, The Year in Art

2019 in Canadian Art, My Year in Painting.

In 2010 I set a goal for myself, to paint 25 to 35 new paintings every year and to do at least one thing every year in my art career, that I didn’t think I could achieve. For me goals are important motivators, and as a professional artist who lives a life open to all possibilities, a little structure helps to keep the business side of this career moving forward, and not in circles. Circles are important, they are like pauses to swim in the lake of life, soaking up new experiences, where the inception of new ideas begin. But, I cannot languish in the lake for too long, as I would never get beyond the lake, and I like the challenge that comes with riding the waves of the ocean.

2019 began with a bang, and it took me from my island home of Vancouver Island, across the country, to the USA and even the United Kingdom. When asked the question; “if you could be a famous artist, who would you be?” my answer is always, Brandy Saturley a year from now, as the only one I am chasing is me, and the only one I am competing with, is me.

Here is my 2019 in Art.

January – new work and new ideas

Three paintings into a new series of paintings inspired by my travels across North America, featuring ‘people in the landscape’. The gathering of friends, family and strangers to marvel at the landscape, it is something as familiar as breathing, moments shared contemplating nature.

January also included a new initiative, as we began to work on what would become the first fine art offering of it’s kind, ‘The Box Sets’ original art collections.

In February, we launched the first ‘Box Sets’ original art collection and I traveled to the Okanagan for some snowy mountain inspiration.

In March, I spent my studio days surrounded by snow with a good amount of the white stuff falling on Vancouver Island. The energy is high when it snows here, it is like a late Christmas present that brings brightness to gray winter days.

in March a new painting inspired by sunrise on Salt Spring Island, in Ganges Harbour was completed. The painting not being quite enough to satisfy, I continued on with painting the crate that would house the painting, adding skateboard wheels for mobility.

Then I hit the road again, this time headed to Edmonton for art business.

Coming home through Calgary, with a stop at Fairmont Lake Louise…

an iconic beacon on the continental divide, Mount Robson.

April showers bring, more art. New paintings completed for the Mountain Forms Collective, painting collaboration with Calgary artist, Gisa Mayer.

A new painting for the People of Canada Portrait Project.

May the force be with you! I don’t mean to be punny. A chance to explore with my camera, the work behind the art. One of my photos, now available to license on Getty images.

A new painting, this time a diptych (two canvasses) inspired by shared experiences in the landscape and the music of the Beatles.

The second round of ‘Box Sets’ art collections were launched to the public.

June! one month to London, you heard that right. Earlier in the year I was invited to join the Contemporary Art Summer Intensive at the Royal College of Art in London, England. in June I was packing and ordering supplies for my month in the UK.

I also completed a new painting for the People of Canada portrait project, this time a self portrait of the artist and her muses.

July, I left on a Dreamliner to London, and set up my studio in the Painting wing of the Royal College of Art, Battersea campus. One month of making, talking, exploring art in the world’s financial centre.

During my time in London I painted four large scale works on loose duck canvas, and a few smaller pieces on paper.

I also toured a number of museums and art galleries including; White Cube, Barbican, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Design Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, British Library, and White Chapel to name a handful.

In August, we were preparing for a solo show at Dyson Gallery – 22 artists from around the world. It was the experience of a lifetime.

Upon returning home from London, I immediately threw myself into new large landscape paintings, influenced by my time working at the Royal College of Art over the early summer.

In September, while I was painting this large landscape I also began a smaller work on stretched canvas. Two red muskoka chairs, by the light of the silvery full moon.

By the time October rolled around I was working to finish the paintings above, and I was talking to a documentary film crew from Winnipeg and Victoria. The Passion Project Series is a docuseries being launched in 2020. I spent two days with the crew sharing my process, talking about my career, and showing a bit of the behind the scenes of my process. We talked about hockey, family, influences, challenges and success as a Canadian artist. I can’t wait to see the series and share my episode with you.

November began with another large format landscape painting, seven feet wide and on un-stretched canvas duck. This time my focus was Lake Louise in Banff Alberta.

Production of my annual art magazine/catalogue was completed – you can get yours here.

I set up a private art lounge meeting area outside my studio – for collectors, curators and press visits.

In December, after all the paintings were shipped, gifts wrapped and mail sent out, I jetted off to Las Vegas for a re-charge and to take in some of the best art exhibits in the world. Ate too much, drank too much, and celebrated too much. What happens in Vegas…

Tim Burton – Lost Vegas at the Neon Boneyard, 2019

The year included the production and sale of 21 new paintings, travel to Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Banff, Las Vegas and London, England. One exhibition in London, the launch of the Box Sets, a documentary film crew and mountains of snow almost covering my studio windows. There was inventory, newsletters, website updates, and a move of my art vault to my home. I set up a lounge for private meetings and worked on the largest paintings of my career. There were a couple magazine features, but can’t even remember what those were now. I had the privilege of seeing many great art exhibitions, learning new things from talented people and teaching things to eager young artists. I think one of the reasons I write a year in review is so that I can recall what actually happened in a year, and so I can plan for the coming years. I am thankful to those who collaborated with me and to those who continue to collaborate, I am enjoying the journey, what a ride! There were challenging days, and big moves. There was rejection and the sweetest of rewards. What will 2020 hold? for one, there will be limited edition art prints.

Here we go!

Sincerely Yours,

Brandy Saturley

January 7, 2020

Archive for category: The Year in Art

Looking Back on My Year in Art – 2024 in Review

On Canada Day We are Celebrating Art and Canada

Five Words and Final Thoughts For 2020 – From Fear to Release

Best Paintings of 2020 – My Top Nine in Art

13 Years Making Art as a Professional Canadian Artist.

2019 in Canadian Art, My Year in Painting.