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.

How To Approach Artists

Advice for Art Collectors

We're Not Unicorns - How To Approach Artists A reminder to those of you that are new, we're not unicorns, we're professionals. Artists, often a misunderstood bunch, may seem elusive in conversations, but it's not due to introversion or elitism.…

Painting Quidi Vidi Newfoundland

A Place Called Quidi Vidi - Painting Newfoundland With Newfoundland still fresh in my thoughts, I've been revisiting the images captured during my inspiring month at Pouch Cove Foundation. While I usually refrain from translating photographs…

The Creative Process

Artist Process

Where Ideas Come From and The Creative Process Have you ever wondered where a painting begins for an Artist? Ideas come from all over the place, and filter through our aural and visual channels as well as through taste and touch. For me, the…

2023 in Art Review

Art Business, Art Career

Paradigm Shift - My 2023 in Art Review Approaching the canvas of 2024, we stand at the threshold of a year brimming with vibrant hues and compelling narratives. It's a blank canvas of possibilities, a fresh chapter waiting to unfold—a sentiment…

Engaging Canada Portrait Project

Art Career

Engaging Faces: Celebrating 10 Years with The People of Canada Portrait Project In 2014, I began a new body of work (series of paintings) The People of Canada Portrait Project, and fast-forward to 2020, we marked the culmination with a groundbreaking…

Significance of Art

New Paintings

Capturing the Zeitgeist: The Significance of Art in Today's World In a world pulsating with the rhythms of life, artists emerge as living diving rods—super-sensitive beings attuned to the currents of nature and the symphony of their surroundings.…

CANCON Painting Canada

Canadian Paintings

CANCON on and on - Painting Canada For over a decade, my passion for exploring the vast and diverse landscapes of Canada has fueled my journey as a Canadian Artist. Born and residing on the secluded Vancouver Island, I've embarked on a quest…

How Artist’s Think

Artist Process

A Glimpse Inside: How Artist's Think. You never know when or where the ideas for a new artwork will come. Some days it is on a walk, on the treadmill or in the shower, and this morning I was thinking about how Artists’ think there's a shared…

Newfoundland Paintings

Artist Residency, New Paintings

Adventures in Newfoundland: A Journey through Three Paintings Embarking on an art residency in Newfoundland, I found myself immersed in a landscape and culture vastly different from my westernmost home on Vancouver Island. In the heart of Pouch…

Artist’s Block Explained

Advice for Artists

In a recent promotional talk for my upcoming mentorship group with Mastrius, I was asked about experiencing Artist’s Block, and my response has consistently been, "No." Do a Google search for strategies on dealing with Artist's Block and you…

Annual Art Magazine Release

Art For Sale, Canadian Art

Announcing the Release of Our Annual Art Magazine: A Celebration of Canadian Creativity. Every year, we take great joy in producing an exclusive art magazine for collectors and supporters of the Art of Brandy Saturley. This annual art magazine…

Navigating Art Commission Etiquette

Commissioned Art

Navigating Art Commission Etiquette: A Guide for Clients and Artists Embarking on an art commission journey can be an exciting and fulfilling experience, both for clients seeking unique pieces and for artists eager to bring visions to life.…

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