Banff Centre artist residency

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.

WILDLIFE Art Exhibition Project

Painting of the Year

Top 5 Paintings for 2023 - Selecting Painting of the Year Each year in November, we take a look back at the paintings I have made over the course of the year. This year 28 new paintings found their way from my hand, to canvas, which makes choosing…

Newfoundland Paintings

Artist Residency in Pouch Cove

Art Career, Artist Residency

Painting in Rural Newfoundland - Artist in Residence at the Pouch Cove Foundation If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I spent the month of October in Pouch Cove Newfoundland, as one of the artists in residence at this unique…

Mentorship for Emerging Artists

Mentorship for Emerging Artists

Advice for Artists

What is mentorship? How adding a 'guru' can help emerging artists. When I began looking at taking my art career to the next level, and making it my full-time career, I sought out the advice of a 'gurus' in my field and parallel businesses that…

What is an artist residency

What is an Artist Residency?

Artist Residency

Making Art in a Different Place; What is an Artist Residency? An artist residency is a unique program or opportunity that grants artists dedicated time and space to immerse themselves in their creative work. Often set in an environment distinct…

making art in Newfoundland

Journey of Art Newfoundland

Artist Process, Artist Residency

Day 24: Pouch Cove Artist Residency As the third week drew to a close, my journey of Art through Newfoundland's landscape continued to be a profoundly enlightening exploration of the Canadian spirit. The eastern expanse of Canada, known as…

Newfoundland artist residency

Pouch Cove Residency Update

Artist Process, Artist Residency

Day 13: Pouch Cove Foundation Residency The air is thick with quietude here—profoundly quiet—until I unleash my Mac's playlist, filling the studio with a symphony of tunes. It's Friday the 13th, a misty day enveloping the cove. The week…

Ballad for Newfoundland

A Ballad for Newfoundland

Artist Process, Artist Residency

A Ballad for Day Nine: Pouch Cove Foundation Artist Residency As day nine at my Pouch Cove Foundation residency begins in rural Newfoundland, I am reflecting on this first week of exploring far reaches of the island and downtown St. John's.…

Sunday Muse

Artist Process, Inspiration

Where My Ideas Come From, the Sunday Muse. In my work leading up to a residency in Newfoundland, I have been operating from my office instead of my studio this week. While it's the 'less fun' place to work, it is just as integral to my art…

Terry McCue

Truth Reconciliation and Indigenous Artistry

Canadian Art, Indigenous Art

Celebrating National Truth and Reconciliation Day Through Indigenous Artistry In Canada, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, observed on September 30th, holds profound significance as a day of remembrance, reflection, and commitment to healing.…

Peace Love Canada Art

Peace Love Canada

Canadian Pop Art, New Paintings

Painting Peace, Love, and Canada The inspiration for this painting, Peace, Love, Canada, was sparked by the rise of #ICONICCANUCK on social media. Back in 2013, I launched my Instagram page just before embarking on my inaugural solo exhibition…

Canadian Artists at Pouch Cove

Artist Residency

Exploring Artistic Inspiration: 15 Canadian Artists at Pouch Cove As I prepare to embark on a journey to Newfoundland, Canada, a place known for welcoming the first rays of sunlight in the country, I find myself reflecting on the archives of…

Hardest Working Artist

Taking Care of Business

Canada's Hardest Working Visual Artist? Taking Care of Business Taking care of business or TCB was coined by The King himself in 1969, Elvis Presley, who most certainly was the hardest working rock star of his generation. "Taking Care of Business"…

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