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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.

In Print Toronto Publications

In Print Toronto Publications

Brandy Saturley's Paintings featured in Prominent Toronto Print Publications Highlighting the remarkable talent of Vancouver Island-based Canadian contemporary painter Brandy Saturley, her captivating artworks are currently featured prominently…

Vancouver Island's Premier Art Show

Vancouver Island’s Premier Art Exhibition

2023 Sooke Fine Arts Show - Vancouver Island's Premier Art Exhibition The Sooke Fine Arts Show holds a special place in my heart as it takes me back to my childhood in the beautiful Vancouver Island community. Known for its vibrant Indigenous…

Polar Bear Paintings

NEW Polar Bear Paintings

Art For Sale, Artist Process

The Story of the Polar Bear King marches on, new polar bear paintings. You may have read my short story. 'I am The Polar Bear', it is a story about a polar bear king traversing Canada in search of a new home. It is a series of paintings begun…

art in homes

Buy Art You Love

Art Collector Homes, Buying Art

My Designer says the paintings don't fit my space - Buy The Art You Love As a professional artist, I have encountered various relationships when it comes to placing my artwork with art collectors, both corporate and private. Sometimes, I collaborate…

Investing in Canadian Art

See Paintings in Person

Art For Sale, Buying Art

Where can you see the paintings of Brandy Saturley in person? While the Canadian art world follows a schedule like that of educational institutions, with summer vacation allowing for travel and serious shows in the fall season, I believe that…

Banff is Art

Banff is Art

Art Opening, Artist Process

Whether Summer or Winter, Banff is Art. Our latest art expedition took us on an awe-inspiring journey through the Canadian Rocky Mountains, from British Columbia to Alberta. This route has become a familiar one over the years as we transported…

Emphasis in Art

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,…

Indigenous Landscape painting

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Artist Process, Opinion

National Indigenous Peoples Day - Honouring Our First Nations in Canada On June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we come together to acknowledge and celebrate the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit,…

Polar Bear Painting

I Am The Polar Bear

I Am The Polar Bear - paintings and short story Once upon a time, in a land made of ice and snow, There lived a regal polar bear, with a crown atop his head, you know. He was the Polar Bear King, loved by all in the land, But his home was…

Brandy Saturley Art in Nature Trail

Art in Nature Trail

Art Show, Commissioned Art

Commissioned Artwork for Art in Nature Trail in Banff, Canada Recently I was contacted about creating an original artwork on a slice of tree (wood cookie) for a very distinctive Canadian public art installation. The 'Art in Nature Trail' is…

Lawren Harris and Rockwell Kent

Lawren Harris and Rockwell Kent

Art History, Opinion

Natural Affinities: Lawren Harris and Rockwell Kent As a Canadian artist deeply connected to the rugged beauty of my homeland, I find myself inexorably drawn to the works of Lawren Harris and Rockwell Kent. The artistry of these two painters…

School Celebrates The Arts

School Celebrates The Arts

New Brunswick School Celebrates The Arts Recently, I came across an intriguing article online that highlighted a captivating art class at a Community School in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. In this progressive setting, the arts…

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