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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.

Art Opening Edmonton

Art Opening Edmonton

The Wild Life - Solo Art Show Opening in Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta - The Wild Life invites viewers on a journey through the untamed beauty of Canada and the creative spirit that captures it. This new solo exhibition by Canadian artist Brandy…

A Spirit Bear Painting

A Spirit Bear Painting

Tales of the Wild West Coast – A Spirit Bear Painting In late 2019, I began painting stories of a polar bear searching for a new home - a journey that took this wandering bear from coast to coast, discovering the beauty and vastness of Canada.…

Painting Canada's East and West

Painting Canada’s East and West

Art Career, Artist Residency

Comparing Coasts - Painting Canada’s East and West When I set out to paint stories of Canada, I knew I couldn’t do it without eventually comparing my west coast home with the east coast of this country. Over the years, I have painted the…

West Coast Still Life

West Coast Still Life

Painting on the Left Coast – West Coast Still Life We recently moved our home and my studio to the seaside city of Parksville, British Columbia - leaving my hometown of Victoria behind for a serene and immersive locale. After just one month,…

What is Canada?

What is Canada?

Painting Canada Asks Me to Question, What is Canada? When I began down a path fueled by an Olympic Games to answer the question, What is Canada to me? I never thought I would find myself nearly two decades later still working to express my…

bowler hat painting

Bowler Hat Painting

She Was Knocking On The Sky - A New Painting with a Bowler Hat My painting process has always been rooted in storytelling. It begins with collecting, taking numerous photo references from my travels across Canada and collaging them together…

A West Coast Painting

Inspired by The Beach – A West Coast Painting Just a few weeks ago, we packed up our lives and moved to a charming seaside city called Parksville. With that came the task of dismantling my Victoria studio and setting up anew. While moving…

10 artworks to love

10 Artworks to Love

10 Artworks to Love – New Paintings by Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley (2025) It’s nearly October, and we’re three-quarters of the way through 2025. This year I’ve created more than 30 original paintings, landscapes, florals, and even…

Studio Move Parksville

Studio Move to Parksville

A New Place to Paint - Studio Move to Parksville, BC on Beautiful Vancouver Island When an opportunity presents itself, and it feels meant to be, I go with my gut and jump. No hesitation, I go and don't look back. It is a characteristic that…

Arts Fundraiser in Edmonton

Arts Fundraiser in Edmonton

Art Opening, Art Show

ARTattack at The Miller Art Gallery: Arts Fundraiser in Edmonton On September 19th, 2025 another edition of the ARTattack fundraiser opens at the Miller Art Gallery. This annual Arts fundraiser in Edmonton helps support the Peck Visual Art…

New Small Canadian Paintings

New Small Canadian Paintings

New Small Canadian Paintings – 6 New Small Works to Collect When I took my art practice full-time nearly 20 years ago, one of the first commitments I made was to create new paintings consistently every month. That simple decision shaped the…

Let Your Backbone Rise

Let Your Backbone Rise

Canadian Pop Art

Exploring the Depths of Brandy Saturley's Let Your Backbone Rise Brandy Saturley's Let Your Backbone Rise (2016) is a captivating self-portrait that blends surrealism with profound cultural and personal symbolism. Viewed from behind, the artist…

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