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.

Top Vancouver Island Artist

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

How Artist’s Think

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…

Painting to Music

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

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

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…

Opening James Baird Gallery

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.…

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…

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