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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.

Summer Exhibition 2026

Summer Exhibition 2026

Nicholas Penn Fine Art Summer Exhibition 2026 Summer is the season for art shows. It's a time for gathering, celebrating, lingering over a glass of wine, and discovering artwork that captures your imagination. Summer exhibitions have a unique…

Ucluelet Inspires a Painting

A Magical Place: Ucluelet Inspires a Painting One of my favourite places to visit on Vancouver Island is the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet. Hugging the rugged coastline, the trail offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, ancient rainforest,…

Portraits Of Canada

Portraits of Canada

Figurative Paintings: Portraits of Canada I am best known for painting stories of Canada. While many people recognize my work for its landscapes and iconic Canadian imagery, my paintings have always been deeply narrative and figurative. My…

Canada's Leading Art Auction Houses

Canada’s Leading Art Auction Houses

A Guide to Canada's Leading Art Auction Houses Every few weeks I find myself browsing the latest auction catalogues from Canada's major auction houses. Partly out of curiosity, partly as research, and partly because there is something exciting…

Painting Mid-Vancouver Island

Painting Mid-Vancouver Island

An Artist Comes Home: Painting Mid-Vancouver Island This morning I woke as I usually do, with a Nespresso in hand and a little time spent checking messages. After a leisurely hour, I pull on my neon pink sneakers and head out the door. Crossing…

Canada Day Art

Canada Day Art

Paintings That Celebrate Canada | Canada Day Art It's no secret that I am obsessed with Canada. For the past twenty years I have crisscrossed this country exploring, painting, exhibiting, photographing, filming, writing, and collecting stories.…

Ucluelet Inspires Artists

Ucluelet Inspires Artists

Ucluelet: Where the Wild Coast Inspires Artists If Canada is "grandness in the raw," then Ucluelet may be one of its finest expressions - Ucluelet Inspires Artists. Long known as a refuge for those seeking to disappear into nature for a while,…

20 years 20 paintings

20 Years 20 Paintings

Celebrating Canada Through Art – 20 Years, 20 Paintings It was July 1, 2006 when I stepped away from my full-time job to focus entirely on my life as an artist. I did not plan the date with intention, it simply arrived that way, almost as…

Painting Canada's West Coast

Painting Canada’s West Coast

Painting the Edge of the Continent: The Artists Who Defined Canada's West Coast The west coast of Canada has long inspired artists with its dramatic landscapes, ancient forests, rugged shorelines, and ever-changing skies. Stretching from Vancouver…

Painting The Salish Sea

Painting The Salish Sea

A New Series Evolves – Painting The Salish Sea If there is one constant in my work, it is this: every fourth or fifth painting seems to open a door. One image leads to another and suddenly a series is born, fuelled by fascination, repetition,…

Truths About Being an Artist

Truths About Being an Artist

The Painting Is Only the Beginning: Truths About Being an Artist One of the questions I am often asked is, "What's it like being an artist?" Usually the question is accompanied by a certain image of what an artist's life might be. A quiet studio.…

Importance of drawing

Importance of Drawing

The Foundational Importance of Drawing If you ask an artist when they became an artist, many will tell you it began in childhood. I don't know any great artist who didn't start out drawing in their bedroom as a child. This is where artists…

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