Principle Gallery has stood the test of time for 30 years bringing contemporary realist art to Old Town, Alexandria, and worldwide. By cultivating a warm and welcoming environment where passersby and long-time friends can have a meaningful experience, Principle Gallery has set itself apart. The current invitational opened on March 22, 2024, and shows over … More CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
An interstellar impact has occurred at Waterfront Park here in Old Town Alexandria. At the foot of King Street on the shore of the Potomac River, a collision that took place 35 million years ago between an asteroid and our planet has re-appeared. Interstellar Influencer (Make an Impact) is a brand new art installation created … More “Interstellar Influencer (Make an Impact)” by StudioKCA
The disruptors are back! For art lovers who dare to explore the more avant-garde side of contemporary realism, John Seed brings us his latest book “More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux”. It is the sequel to “Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World” which featured artists such as Aiden Kringen, J Louis, Valerio D’Ospina, Maya … More Each Page Creates “More Disruption”
We’re six days away from the opening of More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux. The show opens this coming Friday, February 23rd, and will feature work from nineteen different artists. The exhibition has been curated by the author of Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World and More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux, John Seed. … More Meet the Disrupters: Part 1
Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for an incredible 2023, and we hope 2024 will be even better. With your support, we have been able to help artists pursue their passions and foster their talents to bring a little more beauty into the world for 30 years. Yes, you read that right, 30 years! 2024 … More 2024: Marking Principle Gallery’s 30th Year
Jeremy Mann is a captivating painter, popular for his cityscapes and figures but his true fans know he likes to dip his toes in all media. In our last blog post, we looked at Mann’s sketchbooks which show a fragment of his love for cities and architecture but we didn’t see many landscapes. His plein … More These Plein Air Books are Anything but Plain
Stunning art is the product of continuous learning, diligent practice, and steadfast determination, however, all art lovers usually see is the product. In this pair of unique publications, Jeremy Mann peels back the curtain on what goes into an outstanding artist. He is a visionary oil painter, photographer, writer, draftsman, sculptor, and filmmaker who we … More A Good Mann Sketchbook is Easy to Find
North Carolina-based, landscape painter Paula Holtzclaw, has published a new book! Her paintings capture the beauty and drama of nature through vibrant colors and lowcountry scenes. Influenced by memories of growing up along the Carolina coast and a love for the old masters’ works, Holtzclaw infuses classical realism approaches with impressionism to produce a unique … More Holtzclaw’s “Southern Exposure” Book Transports to Lowcountry
For the past five years, our Waterfront Park has lent itself to various public art installations. It’s all thanks to the Alexandria Public Art Program, an extension of the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. Together they act as the driving force behind the public art project Site See: New Views in Old Town. … More “Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson” by Nina Cooke John
Our artists have taken their time to hone their skills and become the professionals they are today. While maintaining their studio practice some have also published books. In the gallery, you will find art books ranging from exact replicas of sketchbooks to a deep dive into the inspiration behind an exhibition. It is a great … More Our Art Books: From Paintings to Pages
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