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ICONOGRAPHY: the Art of Brandy Saturley

Brandy Saturley is a Canadian artist known for her vibrant and captivating paintings that capture the spirit of Canadian culture and identity. With a unique style that blends realism and abstraction, Saturley’s work explores the landscapes, people, and icons of Canada. From the rugged beauty of her west coast home, she creates her own ‘iconography’ informed by her travels across Canada and beyond. In this blog, we will delve into the life and art of Brandy Saturley, exploring her creative process, inspirations, and the themes that underpin her work. We will also share news about new paintings, upcoming art shows and travels in Art. Join us as we discover the world of one of Canada’s most exciting and innovative contemporary artists.

Honouring Remembrance Day 2024

Honouring Remembrance Day 2024

New Paintings, Remembrance Day Art

Honouring Remembrance Day 2024: A Symbolic Tribute in Denim As Remembrance Day 2024 approaches, we pause honouring courage, sacrifices, and lives that shape our world today. This year, I’ve created a painting that is both a personal tribute…

No Dress Rehearsal

No Dress Rehearsal

Canadian Art, Canadian Paintings

Presenting Your Art to an Audience for the First Time, There is No Dress Rehearsal Watching the recent documentary, No Dress Rehearsal, about Canadian Artists The Tragically Hip felt like discovering an old friend in a new light. For much of…

Plaid shirt paintings

Plaid in Canada

Canadian Paintings

Six Paintings Telling Tales of Plaid in Canada Growing up in the 1970s in a province known for its trees and logging, I became deeply familiar with the Canadian uniform of plaid. My father worked in the forestry industry, and he wore those…

Artist Collaboration vs. Commissioning

Collaboration, Commissioned Art

Artist Collaboration vs. Commissioning: Creative Synergy and Specification When people think of working with an artist, they often imagine one of two scenarios: collaboration with the artist on a project or commissioning the artist to bring…

Political Climate and Art Sales

Political Climate and Art Sales

Advice for Art Collectors

How Does Political Climate Affect Art Sales in Canada? The political climate can have a significant impact on art sales in Canada, as it does in many countries. Several factors related to the political environment can shape both the art market…

Vivid Autumn Leaf Paintings

Vivid Autumn Leaf Paintings

Georgia O'Keeffe, New Paintings

Four Vivid Paintings for Autumn - Maple Leaf and More It is a time of year that fills us with warmth on crisp days, these vivid Autumn leaf paintings express my love for this season. For an artist who paints the colour palette of gold to red…

elusive moose paintings

Elusive Moose Paintings

Paintings of the Elusive Moose, Inconceivable! When it comes to spotting a moose in Canada, it can be a daunting task. I have explored Canada from coast to coast to coast and I have yet to cross paths with this magical beast. Though I know…

wildlife paintings abstract backgrounds

Wildlife Paintings Abstract Backgrounds

Canadian Paintings

Realistic Wildlife Paintings With Imaginative Abstract Backgrounds I walk daily through the nature trails surrounding my Vancouver Island home. This week alone I have seen Hawks hunting, a gaggle of Canada Geese, Pheasants and Quail, not to…

jasper paintings

Jasper Alberta Paintings

Canadian Paintings, New Paintings

An Ode to Jasper, Alberta - Paintings That Celebrate A Special Place With Jasper on our minds and in our hearts it was time to put brush to canvas and make some paintings that express my love for the beauty of this special place filled with…

Woman Art Show Newfoundland

Woman Art Show Newfoundland

The Woman Art Show - Over 100 Figurative Painters Opening September 21, 2024, 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…

Why Collectors Choose Original Art

Why Collectors Choose Original Art

Advice for Art Collectors, Art Collector Homes

The Allure of Art: Why Art Collectors Choose Original Art Many articles and blogs explore the benefits of collecting original art versus fine art prints and reproductions. Often, these perspectives come from investment advisors, gallerists,…

Weird Art in Canada

Weird Art in Canada

Canadian Art, Canadian Paintings

What Makes Art Unique - Weird Art in Canada Having recently returned from an art trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico I came home with a new appreciation for the quirky and even absurdities in Art. Weird art captivates our imagination by pushing boundaries…

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