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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.

Pacific Coastal Paintings

Pacific Coastal Paintings

A Palette of Blues & Greens - Pacific Coastal Paintings I am known for working in series when I paint. Often, a series begins with four to six paintings that, when hung together, create a larger narrative. Each painting can stand on its…

Canadian Pride

Canadian Pride

Canadian Art, Canadian Pop Art

A Love Letter to Canada - My Canadian Pride Canada is currently in a trade war with the United States. None of us asked for this, but here we are and it is affecting my Canadian pride. It has us stressed, scrambling, watching the headlines…

White Raven Painting

White Raven Painting

The White Raven: A Painting About a West Coast Encounter Have you ever seen a white raven? I had seen plenty of ravens before. They are such a familiar presence on the West Coast, their dark silhouettes appearing in the forest, along the shoreline,…

A Portrait of Canada

A Portrait of Canada

Come On, Just Let’s Go: A Portrait of Canada Without a Single Person There are paintings that announce themselves as Canadian immediately. A maple leaf. A hockey sweater. The Rocky Mountains. A canoe on a northern lake. And then there…

Paintings 5000 and Over

Paintings 5000 and Over

Art For Sale, Canadian Paintings

10 Original Canadian Paintings $5,000 and Over There are certain paintings in an artist's studio that carry a little more weight. Sometimes it is the scale. Sometimes it is the subject. Sometimes a painting represents a particular place,…

Homage to Prudence Heward

Homage to Prudence Heward

Dear Prudence: An Homage to Canadian Painter Prudence Heward There are certain paintings that stay with you. This is about an homage to Prudence Heward. For me, one of those paintings is Rollande, painted in 1929 by Canadian artist Prudence…

Unique Canadian Art

Unique Canadian Art

Canadian Art, Canadian Paintings

A Visual Storyteller Painting Unique Canadian Art Canadian art is often synonymous with the landscape. When we talk about Canadian art and the genres most closely associated with it, many of us immediately think of landscape painting. From…

Canadian Art US Tariff

Canadian Art US Tariff

Art For Sale, Buying Art

When Buying Canadian Art Comes With a 50% US Tariff For years, Canadian artists have looked south to the United States as one of the most important markets for selling art. American collectors have bought Canadian paintings, galleries have…

Story of a Painting

Story of a Painting

Artist Process, Artist Residency

The Story of a Painting: A Winter Residency in Banff It was winter 2022 when we loaded up the Jeep and drove from Vancouver Island through the Rockies to Banff. I had been awarded a two-week artist residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and…

Contemporary Canadian Landscape Paintings

Contemporary Canadian Landscape Paintings

Art For Sale, Artist Process

Stories Written Across the Land: Contemporary Canadian Landscape Paintings Contemporary Canadian landscape paintings have a long and important place in the story of Canadian art. From the mountains of the Rockies and the vast prairie skies…

Follow me on ARTSY

Follow Me on Artsy

Buy Original Art, Buying Art

Why You Should Follow Me on Artsy If you enjoy my paintings, follow my work, or have ever wondered what it would be like to collect one of my paintings, there is another place where you can stay connected to my work: Artsy. For me, Artsy is…

Contemporary Painters to Love

Contemporary Painters to Love

Buy Original Art

Ten Contemporary Painters Brandy Saturley Loves I keep a list. Contemporary Painters to Love. It is a growing collection of contemporary painters whose work catches my eye, stops me for a moment, and makes me want to look a little longer.…

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