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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.

Canadian Art Documentary

Canadian Art Documentary

Canadian Art Documentary: Inside the World of Artist Brandy Saturley Looking back at 2019, it doesn’t seem that long ago. Yet, when I consider everything that has happened in my art career since then, it feels like eons. That year, documentary…

Canadian Artist Museum-Worthy

Canadian Artist Museum-Worthy

What Makes a Contemporary Canadian Artist Museum-Worthy? What makes an artist's work worthy of a place in a museum? Is it critical recognition, a distinctive visual language, a sustained body of work, or the ability to capture something meaningful…

Established Canadian Contemporary Artist

Established Canadian Contemporary Artist

Advice for Art Collectors

What Does It Mean to Be an Established Canadian Contemporary Artist? What does it mean to be an established artist in Canada? Is it a matter of age, or does it have more to do with professional accomplishments, recognition, and the body of…

Behind the Scenes of a Painting

Behind The Scenes Painting

Art For Sale, Artist Process

Creating Visual Stories: Behind the Scenes of a Painting I have been creating visual stories on canvas for nearly 35 years, and for the past two decades, my work has focused on telling stories about Canada. Over this time, I have created nearly…

Newfoundland Inspires

Newfoundland Inspires

From Netflix to Fine Art: Newfoundland Inspires Newfoundland has been capturing attention on screens and stages for years. From the hit musical Come From Away, which tells the story of the planes diverted to Gander following September 11, 2001,…

New HBC Blanket Painting

New HBC Blanket Painting

Adrift - A New Hudson’s Bay Blanket Painting Over the past twenty years, I have made nearly twenty paintings that reference the Hudson’s Bay Company and its iconic multicoloured stripes. I have always been drawn to the familiar combination…

Canadian art for sale

Canadian Art for Sale

Canadian Art for Sale: A Guide to Collecting Original Canadian Art Canadian art has never been only one thing. For generations, artists have explored this country through its landscapes, people, wildlife, history and culture, but contemporary…

Skull and Bone Paintings

Skull and Bone Paintings

Visceral Meditations - Of Skull and Bone Paintings I am an artist and a collector of things. Over the years, I have collected fragments of Canadian history and Canadiana, as well as animal skulls and bones, fallen leaves, rocks, shells, and…

Do We Really Need D-Rings?

Do We Really Need D-Rings?

Advice for Artists

Do Paintings Really Need D-Rings? Rethinking the Standard for Hanging Art If you have exhibited your paintings in Canadian galleries, you have probably encountered the rule: D-rings and wire required. For many galleries and art organizations,…

Five Indigenous Canadian Artists

Five Indigenous Canadian Artists

Five Indigenous Canadian Artists to Know on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2026 September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour Survivors of residential schools, remember the…

The Woman Show 2026

The WOMAN Show 2026

Landmark International Exhibition: The WOMAN Show 2026 September 2026 This week, the doors opened on the WOMAN show 2026, a major international figurative painting exhibition at James Baird Gallery in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland. I am honoured…

Canadian in 2026

Canadian in 2026

What Does It Mean to Be Canadian in 2026? Art, Identity and the Stories We Tell What does it mean to be Canadian in 2026? It is a question I find myself thinking about more and more. Perhaps that is because I have spent nearly two decades…

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