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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.

What is Canada?

What is Canada?

Painting Canada Asks Me to Question, What is Canada? When I began down a path fueled by an Olympic Games to answer the question, What is Canada to me? I never thought I would find myself nearly two decades later still working to express my…

bowler hat painting

Bowler Hat Painting

She Was Knocking On The Sky - A New Painting with a Bowler Hat My painting process has always been rooted in storytelling. It begins with collecting, taking numerous photo references from my travels across Canada and collaging them together…

Collecting Canadian Art

A West Coast Painting

Inspired by The Beach – A West Coast Painting Just a few weeks ago, we packed up our lives and moved to a charming seaside city called Parksville. With that came the task of dismantling my Victoria studio and setting up anew. While moving…

10 artworks to love

10 Artworks to Love

10 Artworks to Love – New Paintings by Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley (2025) It’s nearly October, and we’re three-quarters of the way through 2025. This year I’ve created more than 30 original paintings, landscapes, florals, and even…

Studio Move Parksville

Studio Move to Parksville

A New Place to Paint - Studio Move to Parksville, BC on Beautiful Vancouver Island When an opportunity presents itself, and it feels meant to be, I go with my gut and jump. No hesitation, I go and don't look back. It is a characteristic that…

Arts Fundraiser in Edmonton

Arts Fundraiser in Edmonton

Art Opening, Art Show

ARTattack at The Miller Art Gallery: Arts Fundraiser in Edmonton On September 19th, 2025 another edition of the ARTattack fundraiser opens at the Miller Art Gallery. This annual Arts fundraiser in Edmonton helps support the Peck Visual Art…

New Small Canadian Paintings

New Small Canadian Paintings

New Small Canadian Paintings – 6 New Small Works to Collect When I took my art practice full-time nearly 20 years ago, one of the first commitments I made was to create new paintings consistently every month. That simple decision shaped the…

Let Your Backbone Rise

Let Your Backbone Rise

Canadian Pop Art

Exploring the Depths of Brandy Saturley's Let Your Backbone Rise Brandy Saturley's Let Your Backbone Rise (2016) is a captivating self-portrait that blends surrealism with profound cultural and personal symbolism. Viewed from behind, the artist…

studio moving sale

Studio Moving Sale

Marking a Milestone – Studio Moving Sale Big changes are happening in my world—I’m moving into a new, larger studio. This new creative space will give me more room to experiment, tackle larger canvases, and keep exploring the Canadian…

Studio Moving Sale

Rise of Regional Artists

Advice for Art Collectors

The Rise of Regional Artists: Collecting Canadian Art Outside the Big Three Cities Matters When we talk about Canadian art, the conversation too often circles back to the same three cities; Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. These cultural hubs…

Canadian Identity in Contemporary Art

Canadian Identity in Contemporary Art

Canadian Art, Canadian Paintings

Plaid, Pop Culture, and Patriotism: The Iconography of Canadian Identity in Contemporary Art What does it mean to be Canadian, not just in spirit, but in symbol? For generations, artists in this country have been exploring Canadian identity…

Behind the Studio Door

Behind the Studio Door

Behind the Studio Door: Summer in the Life of a Canadian Artist Summer in Canada is fleeting, wild, and full of light. Conditions that stir the senses and spark creativity in ways no other season can. Behind the studio door, this time of year…

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