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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.

Canada's Leading Art Auction Houses

Canada’s Leading Art Auction Houses

A Guide to Canada's Leading Art Auction Houses Every few weeks I find myself browsing the latest auction catalogues from Canada's major auction houses. Partly out of curiosity, partly as research, and partly because there is something exciting…

Painting Mid-Vancouver Island

Painting Mid-Vancouver Island

An Artist Comes Home: Painting Mid-Vancouver Island This morning I woke as I usually do, with a Nespresso in hand and a little time spent checking messages. After a leisurely hour, I pull on my neon pink sneakers and head out the door. Crossing…

Canada Day Art

Canada Day Art

Paintings That Celebrate Canada | Canada Day Art It's no secret that I am obsessed with Canada. For the past twenty years I have crisscrossed this country exploring, painting, exhibiting, photographing, filming, writing, and collecting stories.…

Ucluelet Inspires Artists

Ucluelet Inspires Artists

Ucluelet: Where the Wild Coast Inspires Artists If Canada is "grandness in the raw," then Ucluelet may be one of its finest expressions - Ucluelet Inspires Artists. Long known as a refuge for those seeking to disappear into nature for a while,…

20 years 20 paintings

20 Years 20 Paintings

Celebrating Canada Through Art – 20 Years, 20 Paintings It was July 1, 2006 when I stepped away from my full-time job to focus entirely on my life as an artist. I did not plan the date with intention, it simply arrived that way, almost as…

Painting Canada's West Coast

Painting Canada’s West Coast

Painting the Edge of the Continent: The Artists Who Defined Canada's West Coast The west coast of Canada has long inspired artists with its dramatic landscapes, ancient forests, rugged shorelines, and ever-changing skies. Stretching from Vancouver…

Painting The Salish Sea

Painting The Salish Sea

A New Series Evolves – Painting The Salish Sea If there is one constant in my work, it is this: every fourth or fifth painting seems to open a door. One image leads to another and suddenly a series is born, fuelled by fascination, repetition,…

Truths About Being an Artist

Truths About Being an Artist

The Painting Is Only the Beginning: Truths About Being an Artist One of the questions I am often asked is, "What's it like being an artist?" Usually the question is accompanied by a certain image of what an artist's life might be. A quiet studio.…

Importance of drawing

Importance of Drawing

The Foundational Importance of Drawing If you ask an artist when they became an artist, many will tell you it began in childhood. I don't know any great artist who didn't start out drawing in their bedroom as a child. This is where artists…

Spirit of David Hockney

Spirit of David Hockney

The Momentous Spirit of David Hockney: A Painter’s Painter When I was a young artist making drawings in my bedroom, I dreamed of big things for my art. I imagined large canvases, distant galleries, and the possibility that painting could…

World Oceans Day 2026

World Oceans Day 2026

Observing Our Most Precious Resource: World Oceans Day World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8, raising awareness about the importance of our oceans and the need for their sustainable management. The day highlights the critical role…

Eagle and Orcas Painting

Eagle and Orcas Painting

Guardians of the Salish Sea: An Eagle and Orcas Painting I paint in series. More often than not, a single painting is only the beginning of a story. Much like storyboarding for a film, I typically create four or five paintings around a particular…

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