Banff Centre artist residency

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.

Newfoundland artist residency

Pouch Cove Residency Update

Artist Process, Artist Residency

Day 13: Pouch Cove Foundation Residency The air is thick with quietude here—profoundly quiet—until I unleash my Mac's playlist, filling the studio with a symphony of tunes. It's Friday the 13th, a misty day enveloping the cove. The week…

Ballad for Newfoundland

A Ballad for Newfoundland

Artist Process, Artist Residency

A Ballad for Day Nine: Pouch Cove Foundation Artist Residency As day nine at my Pouch Cove Foundation residency begins in rural Newfoundland, I am reflecting on this first week of exploring far reaches of the island and downtown St. John's.…

Sunday Muse

Artist Process, Inspiration

Where My Ideas Come From, the Sunday Muse. In my work leading up to a residency in Newfoundland, I have been operating from my office instead of my studio this week. While it's the 'less fun' place to work, it is just as integral to my art…

Terry McCue

Truth Reconciliation and Indigenous Artistry

Canadian Art, Indigenous Art

Celebrating National Truth and Reconciliation Day Through Indigenous Artistry In Canada, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, observed on September 30th, holds profound significance as a day of remembrance, reflection, and commitment to healing.…

Peace Love Canada Art

Peace Love Canada

Canadian Pop Art, New Paintings

Painting Peace, Love, and Canada The inspiration for this painting, Peace, Love, Canada, was sparked by the rise of #ICONICCANUCK on social media. Back in 2013, I launched my Instagram page just before embarking on my inaugural solo exhibition…

Canadian Artists at Pouch Cove

Artist Residency

Exploring Artistic Inspiration: 15 Canadian Artists at Pouch Cove As I prepare to embark on a journey to Newfoundland, Canada, a place known for welcoming the first rays of sunlight in the country, I find myself reflecting on the archives of…

Hardest Working Artist

Taking Care of Business

Canada's Hardest Working Visual Artist? Taking Care of Business Taking care of business or TCB was coined by The King himself in 1969, Elvis Presley, who most certainly was the hardest working rock star of his generation. "Taking Care of Business"…

pop art canada

Pop Art is Canada

Canadian Pop Art

10 important Canadian Artists - Pop Art is Canada Pop art is a visual art movement that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by its use of popular culture imagery and a focus on everyday objects and consumerism. While pop art was most…

12 years Painting Canada

10 Canadian Female Painters

Canadian Art, Investing In Canadian Art

10 Canadian Female Painters To Love Right Now Canada's rich artistic heritage continues to flourish in the contemporary art scene, with many talented female painters making their mark today. In the following post, we'll introduce you to 10…

Healing Power of Art

Healing Power of Art

Artist Process, New Paintings

The Power of Sentiment - The Healing Power of Art Recently, the heartbreaking news of devastating summer fires in two places I hold dear, Lahaina, Maui, and Yellowknife, NT, has profoundly affected me, influencing my current body of work centered…

Canadian Pop Art Painter

Music’s Role In Art

Artist Process, Music for Art Making

The Artist's Process: Music's Role in my Art Making For over two decades now, music has been my constant companion in both painting and writing. As an artist, music has been the unswerving force that propels me through the creative process.…

21st polar bear painting

21st Polar Bear Painting

The Journey of the Polar Bear King Continues: Unveiling the 21st Polar Bear Painting As our world evolves amidst the warming climate and melting ice, the polar bear, a majestic symbol of this changing landscape, has captivated my attention…

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David Hockney – My Window

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Frida Kahlo – The Complete Paintings

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Mary McCartney – Feeding Creativity

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