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My Designer says the paintings don’t fit my space – Buy The Art You Love

As a professional artist, I have encountered various relationships when it comes to placing my artwork with art collectors, both corporate and private. Sometimes, I collaborate with art galleries and advisors to find forever homes for the signature original paintings I create. My best advice is always, buy the art you love, that speaks to you loudly and says, ‘buy me’.

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Original acrylic paintings by contemporary Canadian painter, Brandy Saturley

One of the challenges I face when working with art collectors who involve interior designers is getting them to view art as more than just decoration. That’s why many clients who love collecting unique works of art choose to work with an Art Advisor in conjunction with an Interior Designer. Designing interiors is one thing, but incorporating real, one-of-a-kind finely crafted works of art requires a different perspective. It involves looking beyond mere décor and creating a world that reflects your tastes and life experiences.

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Paintings about Ukrainian Canadian influence by Brandy Saturley

At The Art of Brandy Saturley, we sell art to art lovers. This means we don’t sell art to match your couch (although sometimes, by accident, it may actually match). Instead, we encourage our clients to view art as the most significant feature of their custom-designed interior. The paintings of Brandy Saturley are bold statement pieces and have been collected by corporate and private collectors with varying tastes. They can fit into any type of interior, whether it’s mid-century modern, west coast contemporary, or even a cozy log cabin in the mountains or by the lake.

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Dochka Rising, modern self-portrait by Brandy Saturley

Recently, one of my galleries contacted me about a client who expressed interest in a few paintings. After a few communications back and forth, we received the disappointing news that their designer thought the paintings were too small for their space. Although we occasionally receive this feedback, it only motivates me to educate and assist the client further.

You should never refrain from buying artwork you LOVE simply because it doesn’t fit a specific space. Instead, always follow your internal intuition and purchase what speaks to you. There is always a way to incorporate what you love into your space. If you don’t include what you love, your space remains incomplete, like a blank canvas waiting to be filled. Here was my response to the client:

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Canoeland, original acrylic painting on canvas, 30×60, Brandy Saturley

“I understand that your designer has expressed concerns about the size of the paintings in relation to your space. While it’s important to consider the visual impact and proportion of artwork within a given environment, I would like to emphasize that buying art encompasses more than just finding something that fits the space.

Art has the power to evoke emotions, stimulate creativity, and inspire thought-provoking conversations. It adds character and personalization to a space, reflecting your unique taste and individuality. While the size of the artwork is certainly a factor to consider, it shouldn’t overshadow the intrinsic value and impact of the pieces you choose.

I encourage you to think beyond the immediate dimensions and focus on the overall aesthetic experience that the artwork can provide. Sometimes, a smaller piece can make a significant impact when combined with other elements such as framing, lighting, or complementary pieces. It’s also worth exploring different arrangements, groupings, or even considering larger pieces as focal points while incorporating smaller artworks as part of a curated collection.

Ultimately, buying art is an opportunity to express your personal style and create a meaningful connection with the pieces you bring into your space. I would be delighted to assist you further in exploring various options that align with your vision and help you create an environment that truly resonates with you.”

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Original fine art isn’t merely décor; it’s an investment in a piece of history that exists on Earth specifically for you, the collector. Buy the Art you love, it will always fit your space.

See Art in the Homes of real art collectors.

See Art Dealers for Brandy Saturley – in Banff and in Whistler, Canada.

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An art collector’s home, buy the Art you love.

Art Investment on the Rise

Art Investment on the Rise

Did you know that Art has overtaken cars and watches to become the fastest growing luxury asset?

Art Investment on the Rise

Absolutely, art has become a popular and increasingly attractive asset for investors. In fact, recent reports indicate that art has overtaken cars and watches to become the fastest growing luxury asset. The art market has shown impressive growth in recent years, with many investors seeing significant returns on their art investments. With Art Investment on the rise, Here are the top ten reasons why you should consider investing in art:

  1. Tangible Asset: Art is a tangible asset, which means that you can physically hold and display it. Unlike stocks or bonds, which exist only on paper, art can be seen and enjoyed in person, making it a more satisfying and enjoyable investment.
  2. Diversification: Investing in art can help you diversify your portfolio. Art prices have historically had a low correlation with traditional financial assets like stocks and bonds, which means that investing in art can help reduce your overall portfolio risk.
  3. Limited Supply: Art is a finite asset, meaning that there is only a limited amount of it available. This scarcity can help drive up prices, making art a potentially valuable investment.
  4. Long-Term Investment: Investing in art is typically a long-term investment, meaning that it can provide you with a stable source of income over an extended period. Unlike stocks, which can be volatile and unpredictable, art tends to appreciate slowly and steadily over time.
  5. Appreciation Potential: Art can appreciate in value rapidly, especially if the artist becomes well-known or if the artwork gains cultural or historical significance. Many investors have made substantial profits from buying art at relatively low prices and selling them later at significantly higher prices.
  6. Potential Tax Benefits: Art can provide significant tax benefits for investors. For example, if you donate a piece of art to a museum or non-profit organization, you may be eligible for a tax deduction based on the artwork’s fair market value.
  7. Social and Cultural Significance: Investing in art allows you to participate in the cultural and social significance of the art world. Art has the power to convey messages, create dialogues, and spark conversations about important issues in society.
  8. Portfolio Hedge: Art can serve as a hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations. Since art is a physical asset, it can retain its value even in times of economic uncertainty or inflation.
  9. Portable: Art is portable, which means that you can easily transport it and sell it in different markets around the world. This flexibility can help you take advantage of different opportunities in the global art market.
  10. Emotional Value: Finally, art has emotional value, which means that it can provide you with personal satisfaction and enjoyment. Investing in art can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, allowing you to appreciate and enjoy the beauty and creativity of the artwork.

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    End of An Era, acrylic on canvas, 2022, Brandy Saturley

In conclusion, investing in art can be a wise decision for many reasons. With its tangibility, diversification benefits, limited supply, long-term investment potential, appreciation potential, tax benefits, cultural significance, portfolio hedging capabilities, portability, and emotional value, art is an attractive and unique asset class. If you’re considering investing in art, it’s essential to do your research, work with experienced art advisors, and carefully consider the risks and potential rewards of each investment opportunity. With the right approach, investing in art can be a valuable and profitable addition to your portfolio. Read more about investing in Canadian Art here.

The information provided here is not investment advice. You should consult with a licensed professional for advice concerning your specific situation.

Tax Refund Investing in Art

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Tax Refund? Consider the benefits of investing in original art.

Art, Wine, or Concert? have you ever considered the benefits of taking your tax refund and investing it in original art from an independent living artist?

Wine, Art, and Musical investments have offered better returns than cash or government bonds since 1900, research finds. When I buy art I’m not really looking for a reason, other than pure enjoyment of the artwork. I invest in things that I fall in love with, that bring me joy and that enrich my life in a way that money alone cannot. No matter how much you may love your Amazon.com stock, it doesn’t deliver the same jolt as a cellar full of wine or a house packed with original art. Life is hard, and far too short, I want to fill my world with things that make me vibrate from the inside out.

As a painter I live in a constant state of awareness and painting is about making people see, it’s about passion for life and all that surrounds, it is about connection to the vibrational systems of Earth and all it’s beauty. Art is an extension of the nature, no matter what it is we humans create, it is all ultimately inspired by nature. I am privileged to live a life of bleeding my heart out onto the canvas, and writing visual stories for future generations to enjoy.

While there are many options when it comes to investing your tax refund, I encourage you to take a some of that money, and invest it in pure, original, real, art, from a living artist. The benefits last generations and can be enjoyed daily. Buying Art is an investment in your good health and the health of those around you.

Here are five paintings to invest your tax refund into;

Golden Hour in The Heart of Canoeland – two scarlet red canoes meet at sunset, on a lake in Canada.

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Mount Temple – A pop art style painting of a great peak in Alberta, this is Mt. Temple.

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Dreaming Under Northern Lights – crisp northern air, standing under the aurora borealis.

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King of The Polar Bears – A Polar Bear rides on the roof of a scarlet red JEEP wrangler, snow capped Mt. Robson in the background.

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Queen of The Polar Bears – a female Polar Bear rides on the roof of a scarlet red JEEP wrangler, stopped on the railroad tracks of prairie Alberta.

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Symbolic and painted with a distinctive Canadian ‘pop art’ style, these figurative landscapes bring together realistically painted subjects, set against vividly abstracted backgrounds. Creating stories about the landscape, rather than true to life representations. This collection of paintings features people and wildlife enjoying vast outdoor spaces, something that is plentiful in Canada. Sometimes musical or lyrical in nature, the artist paints stories influenced by her love of the geography of Canada.

See more artwork by Brandy Saturley.

Art in Homes

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Peek Inside: The Reality of Art in Homes

You may have seen the photos in your favourite interior design magazine or on artist and art gallery websites, photos of paintings hanging in perfectly paired environments. The reality of art in collector homes is often VERY different than what magazines present. The paintings of Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley hang in some pretty eclectic and remarkable interiors. Art in homes and corporate collections across the country. Sometimes clients like to share where they have installed their new art purchase, and we love getting the opportunity to peek inside a clients home or office.

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Buying art online can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be, thanks to technology it is easier than ever to get a sense of how the work will look in your space. Simply by taking a photo with your digital device, and emailing it to us with wall dimensions, we can superimpose the artwork on your wall, virtually. This will give you an accurate sense of how the art will ‘fit’ in the space you have available. Different clients have different needs and personal tastes, some prefer to match the couch or choose a piece that pops with their wall colour. Other art collectors want a piece that blends into a space, or fits on a salon style wall. (numerous paintings of varied sizes hanging on a wall randomly)

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Many art collectors who buy the paintings of Brandy Saturley, buy what they love, and do not worry about how a piece will fit into their space. These are adventurous art lovers who tend to change the couch or wall colour, to go with the art. There is also the opportunity to commission the Artist to create something custom made for your home. Whatever your preference, it is always nice to see how other people hang their art and decorate their interiors. A bit of art collecting voyeurism here, we hope you will enjoy. Perhaps they will inspire you, or even take the pressure off. Collecting Art is not about perfect, it’s about what YOU love, what MOVES you, what REFLECTS your personal tastes. Buying Art should be fun, not hard work. Enjoy it! Here are a few more photos of collected paintings in homes and corporate offices across Canada.

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Why do we need art in our homes? in the most simple terms, because Art makes our homes more human. Amongst all of the machine-made items in our homes, it brings life to have something that is one-of-a-kind and made with human hands in the most intimate of ways. Even if you never meet the artist in person, seeing the fingerprints, brush strokes or marks on the work serves as a reminder of the person behind the work of art.

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In simple terms, Art adds beauty, pause, décor, style, energy, a story, and value. Art is an investment in good health, culture, and your home or business.

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For me, the most important thing art adds is an inception point for future conversations. A well-crafted piece of art offers a starting point for conversation, a reflection of one’s tastes, and escape. Original art on your wall offers a vacation from reality and the stresses of the day.

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When you cannot get outside, or take that vacation, Art provides a place for your mind to escape.

Art helps sell a home.

Art reflects YOU.

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Art offers a moment of meditation, a place where your mind can wander and rejuvenate.

See more paintings by Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley

Buying Art Online is Easy

Buying Art Online is Easy – Buy From The Heart

Choosing a piece of original art can be a daunting process, buying art online is easy and a relatively new experience, it is not painful or difficult. Whether you’re looking for a painting to suit a small or larger space here are some things to consider:

Create a budget. Establish your ‘ideal’ budget for a new artwork, and then add a little more for wiggle room. Why? You may find that next masterpiece is a tiny bit over your planned budget and if your budget is inflexible, you could always negotiate with the artist. There are many ways I accommodate my buyers requests, it may be free shipping, it could be a discount on multiple works, or it could be a financing plan to help assist you with buying the art you want, while paying for it over a time period that suits your budget. (Current pricing on artwork from Brandy Saturley)

Know your space. Knowing the dimensions of the intended wall space where your new artwork will hang, will help you narrow down your selection. If you have a theme, particular taste or colour palette, complement it. And by complement, we don’t mean matching the room perfectly — if your intention is to create a room that features bold, statement pieces, you might like to choose artworks that stand-out against the interior. If your intention is to buy a piece that reflects your personal style, tastes, and loves – selecting art becomes an extension of you, it is your way to be a collaborator in the creative process that reflects your personality – the art you choose becomes an extension of YOU. (Art Collector Homes – Inside A Contemporary West Coast Home)

Communicate with the artist. Our lives are a collection of memories, experiences and stories. You have your eye on an artwork, but would like to know the inspiration behind it, reaching out to the artist will help in painting a fuller picture of the piece and in turn develop your appreciation for the piece. Communicating with the artist will give you a whole new understanding of the piece, the intricacies of the creation, and the backstory of the work behind a piece of fine art. (A Day in The Life – documenting the creative process)

The only rule in buying art, buy what you love. Buying art is a very personal thing. If you connect with a certain painting, it will represent more than just a painting hanging on a wall; the art you choose is an expression of who you are. If you find an artwork that speaks to you, BUY IT. Fear of missing out can be an awful feeling.

Testimonials are another way to instill confidence that you are buying from a reputable gallery or independent artist, these references offer some idea of what your collecting experience will be like as a buyer. (Appreciation From Art Collectors)

If you LOVE it, if you ABSOLUTELY have to have it, then BUY it, you will never be disappointed when you buy something you LOVE.

All that is left to do now, is start shopping!  Happy art hunting.