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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 summer is the perfect time to plan an in-person art discovery. Despite being busy painting all year round, I often organize my summer vacation and travel around art destinations, seeking the opportunity to see art I have discovered online up close and personal. I always say that if you love a painting online, you will only love it more in person. The live and three-dimensional experience, with unique details and textures, allows you to immerse yourself fully in the artwork. You can even smell the painting and sometimes even spot the artist’s fingerprints—nothing compares to that special feeling. I enjoy visiting both art museums and commercial galleries. Museums provide me with the opportunity to study the masters, while galleries allow me to view the work of my contemporaries. This summer, you can see my paintings in person at some stunning mountain locations, as well as on Vancouver Island. Here are three places where you can view my work on canvas this summer.

In Banff, Alberta, Canada – Brandy Saturley at Willock & Sax Gallery

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Ranked as number one of 15 best places to visit in Canada by Lonely Planet, the town of Banff is nestled high in the Canadian Rockies within Banff National Park. Originally “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Banff townsite has attracted visitors from around the world since its very inception. Flanked on all sides by towering mountains dominated by Mt. Rundle and Cascade Mountains, the townsite is alive with adventure and opportunities to experience wonder. The vibrant streets of downtown are lined with top-class restaurants, bars and shops, as well as a number of incredible art galleries and museums. The Banff townsite is small, easy to get around by walking or cycling, and has a convenient public transit system. With a diverse range of activities for all ages, abilities and interests, every season here is sure to inspire unforgettable experiences. The Whyte Museum is a favourite destination for art and culture when I am in Banff, and I like to begin here and get the feel of the place before venturing out. You will find a selection of my paintings of Rocky Mountain landscapes and Polar Bear Kings at Willock & Sax Gallery on Bear Street. A hidden gem that is more removed from Banff Town, but accessible via a short hike up the side of a mountain (about 18 minutes from downtown) you will find the Banff Centre and the Walter Phillips Gallery. Walter Phillips Gallery is exclusively committed to the production, presentation, collection and analysis of contemporary art and curatorial practice. For contemporary artists, particularly those engaged in alternative forms of practice, Walter Phillips Gallery remains an essential and principal site where art is presented to an audience for critical reception. The gallery displays and collects works in various mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, and new media. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday, from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM—please check the website for current opening hours.

In Whistler, British Columbia, Canada – Brandy Saturley at Adele Campbell Fine Art

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Ranked as the fifth best place to visit in Canada , by Lonely Planet, Whistler is globally renowned as the best ski destination in Canada and one of the best in the world. However, it’s also a destination for art. Whistler is a town located north of Vancouver, British Columbia, and it is home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the area offers activities such as snowshoeing, tobogganing, and ski jumping at the Olympic Park, which was a venue for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The hub of Whistler is a compact, chalet-style pedestrian village situated at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. The architecturally stunning Audain Art Museum is a favourite art and culture destination when I am visiting Whistler, and a great place to begin your Whistler art discovery. The Audain Art Museum’s Permanent Collection of nearly 200 works of art is a visual journey through the history of art from coastal British Columbia. Spanning from the 18th century to present day, the Collection contains one of the world’s finest collections of Northwest Coast First Nations masks; a large collection of works by Emily Carr, encompassing all periods of her artistic career; as well as art by important post-war modernists such as E.J. Hughes, Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt. In addition to these historical works, the Collection showcases art by internationally renowned, contemporary British Columbia artists including Jeff Wall, Dana Claxton, Marianne Nicolson, Rodney Graham and Stan Douglas, among others. After you finish your tour at the Audain, head over to Adele Campbell Fine Art in the concourse at the Westin Hotel Whistler. The gallery presents a number of Saturley’s paintings telling visual stories on canvas featuring people and wildlife in Canadian landscapes, including a few of her signature polar bear stories.

On Vancouver Island, in Saturley’s North Saanich home studio (by appointment only) after selecting work online you can see the paintings in person.

Brandy Saturley Studio – North Saanich, Vancouver Island, Canada

Ranked as the fourth best place to visit in Canada, by Lonely Planet, Vancouver Island has been voted the best destination for nature lovers—and I can certainly confirm that. In recent years, the island has gained international attention through notable visitors like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who made North Saanich their temporary escape during the pandemic. Vancouver Island is also home to celebrities such as Pamela Anderson and Kim Cattrall, who recently spoke about her love for the island on the Kelly and Mark show in New York. Vancouver Island can be considered the Maui of Canada, offering a diverse range of activities from skiing to surfing, all within a few hours’ drive of each other. The island’s mild and moist climate nurtures old-growth forests of cedar and sequoia, as well as beautiful beaches on every side. We have cougars, bears, and even elk here on the island, and it’s not uncommon to catch a glimpse of Orca whales from our beaches. Vancouver Island is truly a nature lover’s dream and an excellent place to relax and rejuvenate your soul. To gain an understanding of BC art and culture, the Royal BC Museum is the ideal starting point. Following that, the Greater Victoria Art Gallery stands out as the prominent public gallery. In Sidney, close to North Saanich, you will find the Sidney Museum, a hidden gem that hosts eclectic shows larger than its small space. For over 30 years, the most unique destination for contemporary art lovers has been the Sooke Fine Arts Show. Every year for two weeks in July, the show takes place in a converted skating arena, transformed into a commercial art gallery offering art for sale. The show features a pianist and a number of artist demonstrations. Although it’s about a 45-minute drive from Victoria, the trip is well worth it as it offers an authentic representation of what contemporary West Coast Canadian artists, who are ‘Islanders,’ are creating.

In my North Saanich studio, I do offer the opportunity for serious buyers, curators and press to visit my studio by appointment. Many of the available paintings found on my website, can be viewed privately in my studio and my business manager, Robert, is happy to show you the paintings you select online, in person. After you select the paintings you would like to buy, you can schedule an appointment to view with Robert directly. 

Say Hello to Robert! Business manager for The Art of Brandy Saturley.

The Art of Winter – at Adele Campbell Fine Art in Whistler, Canada

The 29th annual Art of Winter Exhibition starts this weekend in Whistler, BC showcasing a diverse range of new artworks by Canadian visual artists from across Canada. An eclectic range of new fine art arrivals from painting, to sculpture and photography. Available paintings will continue to be present in the gallery and online from November 26th-January 1st, 2023.

Works by Brandy Saturley featured in this art exhibition tell visual stories on canvas, set in winter landscapes. These paintings of love in the mountains, the northern lights and a surreal piece with a figure skater perched atop a tower of Nanaimo bars. Inspired by the snow and ‘winter wonderland’ feeling of being in bright snowy landscapes, these paintings offer collectors an exhilarating and uplifting escape from the everyday. With vivid and textured backgrounds that incorporate abstract elements, shapes and forms. The focal point of these pieces centers around figurative elements and central characters that tell the story of these familiar locations in the Canadian landscape. Winter themed paintings in time for Christmas art collecting and art giving season.

Art of Winter Whistler

The Kiss Acrylic on Gallery Canvas 36 x 48 in $7,500

Art of Winter Whistler

Dreaming Under The Northern Lights Acrylic on Gallery Canvas 36 x 36 in $5,500

Art of Winter Whistler

On Top of Nanaimo Bars Acrylic on Gallery Canvas 40 x 30 in $5,100

You’ll find Whistler in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia just two hours north of Vancouver. This legendary ski destination is an international mountain sports mecca and a down-to-earth mountain town with some of the best art galleries in Western Canada. Two side-by-side mountains spanned by the world-record-breaking Gondola give access to Whistler Blackcomb’s renowned alpine terrain, drawing hikers, skiers and mountain bikers in search of mind-blowing landscapes. Sparkling glacier-fed lakes, towering old-growth forests, waterfalls, beaches, parks and golf courses are linked by a network of paved valley trails. This place teems with life and it is reflected in the Art you will find in the town.

See more paintings by Victoria BC based painter, Brandy Saturley, available through Adele Campbell Fine Art.

Celebrating 15 years, 400 paintings – Making Art in Canada

Fifteen years ago I committed to my Art career full-time, and I have made over 400 paintings informed by my travels and obsession with my country, Canada. Reflecting the collective Canadian consciousness, filtered through my eyes and ears, and brush to canvas. July 1st marks a very important day in my life and the collective consciousness of Canadians. Celebrating 15 years, making Art in Canada.

In 2019, I spent the summer studying contemporary art practices at the Royal College of Art in London, UK. This year I joined the artist roster at Adele Campbell Fine Art in Whistler, Canada.

Recently I spoke with YAM Magazine Victoria about about my distinctive style of Canadian Pop Art and what original art adds to a home.

The Peninsula News Review Sidney and North Saanich, popped into my studio and I shared some of the paintings I made during 2020, and the initial COVID-19 shutdown.

In support of the annual Art Gallery of Greater Victoria fundraiser, the TD Canada Trust Paint-In, you will find my work in this year’s virtual guide.

For the 35th Anniversary of the Sooke Fine Arts – my hometown, I will be showing two paintings as part of this years’ virtual programming. This show has become a world-class annual exhibition of Vancouver Island and coastal artists of British Columbia.

More to come!

Sincerely Yours,

Brandy Saturley (a.k.a #iconiccanuck)

The Art of Brandy Saturley, now in Whistler.

Brandy Saturley is an internationally exhibited and collected contemporary painter, based in Victoria, Canada. Showing in public and private galleries, and in combination with unique corporate events; the Artist has carved out a niche with her distinctive brand of ‘Canadian Pop Art’. Now, you can also see The Art of Brandy Saturley at Adele Campbell Fine Art, in Whistler, BC, Canada. You can even view, virtually install, and purchase Saturley’s paintings through the gallery website.

adele campbell fine art

Art in the world-renowned resort town of Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America, and a hub town for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. I believe in ‘gut’ feelings, and serendipitous moments. I am excited to join the vibrant Artist roster at Adele Campbell Fine Art, and see where this new opportunity will take my work.”

The gallery is located in the beautiful Westin Resort & Spa, in Whistler village. Established in 1993, Adele Campbell Fine Art is dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary Canadian art. Owner and Director Elizabeth Harris, and her team of experienced advisors, curates and manages a diverse collection of established and emerging Canadian artists; a comprehensive collection showcasing uniquely Canadian art.

View paintings by Brandy Saturley at Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery.

adele campbell fine art

The Whistler Art Gallery is a supporter of the Audain Art Museum and the upcoming Illuminate Gala & Auction fundraiser. Established in 2016, the Audain Art Museum is a leading arts organization founded upon the major philanthropic gift of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. Located in Whistler, British Columbia and designed by the internationally-renowned firm Patkau Architects, the AAM boasts a comprehensive Permanent Collection of the province’s most celebrated artists.