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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.

New Skiing Paintings

New Skiing Paintings

A Life of Swish – New Skiing Paintings With the 2026 Olympic Games on the horizon, I have found myself both watching and painting the sport of skiing. It is a world of snow and swish, of movement and stillness, exhilaration and quiet. And,…

new pond hockey paintings

New Pond Hockey Paintings

Where It Was Born: New Pond Hockey Paintings I never grew up skating on ponds. Yes, I am Canadian, but I live on the West Coast, where winter rarely settles in long enough for ice to thicken and hold. Pond hockey belongs to another geography.…

Misconceptions About Self-Representing Artists

Misconceptions About Self-Representing Artists

Advice for Art Collectors, Advice for Artists

Biggest Misconceptions About Self-Representing Visual Artists For art collectors, part of collecting is navigating the experience of buying work from galleries and from artists directly. There are several common misconceptions about purchasing…

Contemporary Canadian Genre Art

Contemporary Canadian Genre Art

Genre Art and the Canadian Story: Everyday Life on Canvas Genre art has long played a quiet but powerful role in the history of painting. Traditionally defined as scenes of everyday life, people at work, at leisure, or gathered in shared rituals,…

why Canadian art matters

Why Canadian Art Matters

Advice for Art Collectors

Why Canadian Art Matters More Than Ever in a Global Conversation In a recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mark Carney spoke about Canada’s role in an increasingly uncertain global landscape. He emphasized stability, trust,…

Canadian Art Tax Benfits

Canadian Art Tax Benefit

Investing In Canadian Art

Why Buying Original Canadian Art Makes Smart Business Sense at Tax Time As tax season rolls around, many Canadian business owners look for ways to reduce taxable income while making thoughtful investments. One option that often flies under…

20 Years Painting Canada

20 Years Painting Canada

What Nearly 20 Years of Painting Canada Has Taught Me After nearly two decades of painting my way across Canada, one thing has become abundantly clear: Canada is not one art scene. It never was. After nearly 20 years painting Canada one thing…

Figures In The Landscape

Figures In The Landscape

Standing Inside the Landscape - Figures Lead The Way In many of my paintings, the figure is not meant to be a portrait. It is a presence. Often shown from behind or slightly turned away, the figure stands quietly within the landscape, facing…

The Art of Wellbeing

The Art of Wellbeing

Advice for Artists

Finding and Maintaining Balance as an Artist The Art of Wellbeing As we leave another holiday season behind and return to full workloads, I find myself thinking about health. The final days of the holidays were spent in a very comfortable…

Beautiful Vancouver Island

Beautiful Vancouver Island

We Spent the Holidays Exploring Beautiful Vancouver Island Adventure is woven into my art practice. When I’m not in the studio, I’m out walking, wandering, and immersing myself in nature. Beautiful Vancouver Island offers an endless invitation…

Ice Skating Art

Ice Skating Art

Canadian Paintings

Painting People on Outdoor Ponds - Ice Skating Art in Canada Recently, The Canadian Art Junkie published a feature on The Art of Skating, highlighting Canadian artists who have celebrated outdoor skating through visual storytelling on canvas.…

Canada Goose Painting

Canada Goose Painting

A Messenger From The North - A Painting About a Canada Goose When I look back at the paintings I’ve made over the past two decades, a few things rise to the surface like landmarks on a familiar map. I return again and again to the stories…

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