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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 Landscape Inspired Portrait

Canadian Landscape Inspired Portrait

Art History, Canadian Art

Daughter of the Landscape - A Canadian Landscape Inspired Portrait For several years I have returned to a recurring idea in my paintings: the self-portrait set against fragments of the Canadian landscape inspired by the work of Lawren Harris.…

Behind the Paintings

Behind the Paintings

Art Career, Artist Process

Behind the Paintings: Why I Travel Canada to Make This Work Canada is a country that reveals itself slowly. You cannot understand it from a map or a photograph alone. It unfolds through miles of highway, conversations with strangers, quiet…

Collecting Canadian Art

Collecting Canadian Art

Advice for Art Collectors, Art For Sale

How to Start a Canadian Art Collection That Actually Means Something Canada is a country of vast landscapes, layered histories, and quiet, powerful stories. From northern tundra to coastal forests, prairie skies to urban skylines, the Canadian…

Art Auction in Banff

Art Auction in Banff

YWCA VineART Gala & Art Auction - Supporting a Great Cause in Banff For over a decade, VINEart Gala & Art Auction in Banff has stood as a testament to action, impact, and transformation. This year, they celebrate the resilience of those…

West Coast Art Magazine

West Coast Art Magazine

Art Business, Art Magazines

Oceanside Arts Issue 3 - A West Coast Art Magazine Rooted in Place On the eastern shores of Vancouver Island lies Oceanside, a coastal region shaped by salt air, long horizons, and a pace of life that invites reflection. Encompassing the City…

Making An Acrylic Painting

Making An Acrylic Painting

Behind The Scenes: The Evolution of an Acrylic Painting Making an acrylic painting on canvas comes from years of developing a process unique to the result I am seeking. My artist voice plays out in it's own unique way not unlike every other…

Mountain Paintings in Canada

Mountain Paintings in Canada

Art History, Canadian Art

Painting Mountains is a Tradition in Canada - From Historical to Contemporary There is something about a mountain in Canada that refuses to sit quietly. It insists on being painted. These are Mountain Paintings in Canada. The First Cathedral…

Flag Day in Canada

Flag Day in Canada

Canadian Art, Canadian Paintings

Paintings of the Canadian Flag - Celebrating Flag Day in Canada National Flag of Canada Day is observed annually on February 15th, marking the inauguration of the maple leaf flag in 1965. Since that day, the red and white flag has become one…

Snowy Paintings Celebrating Winter

Snowy Paintings Celebrating Winter

From Skiing to Ice Hockey - Snowy Paintings Celebrating Winter The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and it has me finding ways to celebrate through snowy paintings that embrace the joy, movement, and stillness of Winter. From downhill…

Alberta Art Exhibitions

Alberta Art Exhibitions

Art Career, Art Show

Looking Back at Art Exhibitions in Alberta - Painting Canada I have presented several solo art exhibitions in Alberta over the past fifteen years. While my home and studio are based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, I have developed…

Oceanside Arts Magazine

Oceanside Arts Magazine

Art Business, Art Magazines

A Publication of the Oceanside Community Arts Council - Oceanside Arts Magazine The Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC) is a collective of arts professionals serving the Oceanside region of Vancouver Island, including Qualicum Beach, Parksville,…

North Vancouver Art Rental

North Vancouver Art Rental

Art For Sale, Art Rental

Wildflower Paintings Headed to North Vancouver Art Rental Program You belong among the wildflowers. Recently I created a series of bold, pop art inspired, wildflower paintings. These paintings have now been selected for the North Vancouver…

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