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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.

Spirit of David Hockney

Spirit of David Hockney

The Momentous Spirit of David Hockney: A Painter’s Painter When I was a young artist making drawings in my bedroom, I dreamed of big things for my art. I imagined large canvases, distant galleries, and the possibility that painting could…

World Oceans Day 2026

World Oceans Day 2026

Observing Our Most Precious Resource: World Oceans Day World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8, raising awareness about the importance of our oceans and the need for their sustainable management. The day highlights the critical role…

Eagle and Orcas Painting

Eagle and Orcas Painting

Guardians of the Salish Sea: An Eagle and Orcas Painting I paint in series. More often than not, a single painting is only the beginning of a story. Much like storyboarding for a film, I typically create four or five paintings around a particular…

100 Canadian Visual Artists

100 Canadian Visual Artists

Art History, Canadian Art

100 Canadian Visual Artists Who Have Shaped Canada's Cultural Landscape Canada's visual arts history is as vast and varied as the country itself. From the rugged landscapes of the early painters to today's multidisciplinary artists working…

Recently Sold Paintings

Recently Sold Paintings

These Paintings Have Been Collected: Recently Sold Works When it comes to the business of selling art, collectors acquire my paintings in many different ways. Some discover my work through galleries that represent me, while others purchase…

The Goalie's Mask Paintings

The Goalie’s Mask Paintings

Art Career, Canadian Paintings

For the Love of Hockey and The Habs: Brandy Saturley’s Goalie Mask Paintings Canadian artist Brandy Saturley is known for her bold pop art depictions of Canadiana, exploring the icons, symbols, landscapes, and cultural mythology that shape…

Being Alone in Canada

Being Alone in Canada

The Beauty of Being Alone in Canada Canada is a country that teaches you how to be alone. Not necessarily lonely, but alone in a quieter and more reflective sense. Alone with weather. Alone with distance. Alone with long stretches…

Top 5 Commissioned Art

Top 5 Commissioned Art

Commissioned Art

Painting for Art Collectors - Top 5 Commissioned Art From time to time over the years, I have stepped away from my own studio practice to create something unique for an art collector or client. While most of my time is devoted to developing…

Commissioned Art

Commissioned Art

Commissioned Art

Making a Commissioned Painting: Custom Art for a Collector Commissioned Art is something I take on for special collectors of my work. If a client approaches me with an idea that aligns with my artistic voice and interests, I…

Evolution of Brandy Saturley

Evolution of Brandy Saturley

20 Years Painting Canada: The Evolution of Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley Evolution of Brandy Saturley: As I near two decades of working full-time as an artist, I find myself looking back at the defining moments that have shaped…

10 Paintings Available on Artsy

10 Paintings Available on Artsy

10 Atlantic Canadian Paintings Available on Artsy Stories from the Edge of Canada Through Paint Newfoundland has become one of the most influential landscapes in my painting practice. Through artist residencies, road trips, ferry crossings,…

Palette Colours of Canada

Palette Colours of Canada

Artist Process, Canadian Paintings

The Colours of Canada - A Lived Palette Reds, Denim Blues, Ice Whites & Forestry Greens in Canadian Painting Canada has a colour palette all its own. Not the official palette of tourism brochures or flag ceremonies, but the lived palette…

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