By: Principle Gallery August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 featured, Fine ArtArt, art gallery, gilding, Painting, wildlife paintingLeave a Comment

Technique Tuesday: Gilding

What is it? Gilding is known as the application of extremely thin sheets of gold in a layer on a surface of wood, metal, glass, or various other objects for decorative purposes. Artists have also been known to use silver, palladium, and other metals for gilding surfaces as well. This technique is achieved by first…

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Jeremy Mann’s “Epiphany”

In April of 2020, amid the global pandemic shutdown, Jeremy Mann sent the following newsletter with an image of this new, now available, painting. Morning Shut-in buddies, Here’s hoping you’re finding the best way to handle your situation, because no matter who or what you are, we’re each and all affected by this. Even million…

By: Principle Gallery August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 Fine ArtArt, art gallery, exhibition, fall, fine art, International Guild of Realism, Painting, realism, september, wineLeave a Comment

Realism, Wine, and a Brushstrokes!

We are happy to announce that we will be holding the 14th Annual Juried Exhibition for the International Guild of Realism (IGOR) on September 20th 2019 from 6:30pm- 9:30pm! It is open to anyone who wishes to look at art! The International Guild of Realism is an international group of artists that took off in…

By: Principle Gallery July 6, 2019 featured, Fine Artfine artLeave a Comment

Introducing, Sterling Clinton Hundley!

Sterling Clinton Hundley, (b. 1976) is an American painter and draftsman based in Richmond, VA. He’s a professor in the School of Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Hundley’s work draws into light imperceptible phenomena through the excavation of compressed sequential imagery to reveal the influence of the unseen. From murals, exhibitions, installations, book covers…

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Celebrating 20 Years of the Red Tree

GC Myers began showing at Principle Gallery in 1997 and he has remained a gallery staple. His style is unmistakable because of the iconic movement within his paintings; the rendering of clouds, hillsides, pathways, skies, water, and his celebrated red tree. GC Myers’ Solo Exhibition opens THIS FRIDAY! This exhibition is a very special milestone…

By: Principle Gallery May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 featured, Fine Artfine art1 Comment

Introducing, Kim VanDerHoek!

“It is my hope that when you view my painting from across the room, the large shapes make a strong visual statement that allow you to easily see what the subject is, then, upon closer inspection, you find yourself lost in the paint texture. I am always striving to elevate the scene I am painting…

By: Principle Gallery May 14, 2019June 25, 2019 featured, Fine Artfine artLeave a Comment

One-on-one with Geoffrey Johnson

When you come face to face with a painting by Geoffrey Johnson, you’ll quickly realize you are examining something otherworldly. Whether it’s one of his cityscapes or his interiors, they both share this ethereal, undeniable quality; a rare state of tranquility. In cities such as New York and Paris, (two locations frequently portrayed by Johnson)…

By: Principle Gallery May 1, 2019June 26, 2019 featured, Fine Artfine artLeave a Comment

The Evolution of the White House Art Collection

The White House not only houses this nations leader, it’s also home to one of this country’s greatest art collections. The White House’s collection contains about 65,000 objects, which includes utensils, glassware, and around five-hundred paintings. Once a new president moves into office the White House curator’s office chooses new works for display in the…

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The Ever Ascending Journey

By: Principle Gallery July 1, 2020

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Originally posted on Redtree Times:
“Climb Ever Higher”- Now at the Principle Gallery ********************* Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging,…

September 20th: The Night of Artist Galore

By: Principle Gallery October 5, 2019July 7, 2020

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14th Annual International Guild of Realism Exhibition 2019 American Art Collector Editor’s Choice 2019 Artist’s Choice Award 2019 Best Wildlife Award 2019 Best Figurative Award 2019 Director’s Choice Award 2019 Bill and Susan Rowett Editor’s Choice Award 2019 Pioneer in Realism Award 2019 Best Floral Award 2019 Best of Landscape

One-on-one with Lynn Boggess

By: Principle Gallery April 25, 2019August 16, 2019

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When one experiences the work of Lynn Boggess there are so many elements that have to be processed. His paintings deserve more than just a glance, there are layers (pun intended) to each and every painting. The time and technique, density of the layered oil paint, an intense state of serenity, the vibrancy, texture, and…

Supporting Second Chances, the Arts, and Friends of Guest House

By: Principle Gallery April 3, 2019August 16, 2019

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Last night we opened our space in the support of an amazing program called Friends of Guest House, which successfully helps women reenter communities after incarceration. Guest House chose our gallery to host Portraits of Progress, an exhibition of artwork by formerly incarcerated women. The works featured were individual and group works created by Guest…

Celebrating 25 Years

By: Principle Gallery February 24, 2019August 16, 2019

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Principle Gallery Alexandria opened its doors on April 4th 1994! The gallery was first located at 315 Cameron Street here in Old Town Alexandria. After about two and a half years on Cameron Street, Michele, our fearless owner, moved to 208 King Street, and has been here ever since. It’s 25 years later and Principle…

One-on-one with Gavin Glakas

By: Principle Gallery February 7, 2019August 16, 2019

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I believe it adds a personal element, it makes the artist relatable, the human element is added and an existence is seen beyond the work of art.

Small Works

By: Principle Gallery December 2, 2018June 26, 2019

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Happy December everyone! The holiday season has officially arrived, which means the days remaining to search for the perfect gift are crucial! If you’re still trying to find gifts that will wow your friends and family, then you’re in luck! Yesterday we opened our Annual Small Works Exhibition, this exhibition celebrates the holiday season and…

Jeremy Mann: The Unbound Process

By: Principle Gallery November 21, 2018June 26, 2019

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This past weekend we celebrated the opening of Jeremy Mann’s first ever photography exhibition! However, before we dive into the excitement which ensued this weekend, I want to start this post with a quote from the Mann himself, describing how his work in photography is separated from the other mediums he works in. Photography is…

Now Open! Gilbert Gorski’s Solo Exhibition,”The Space of Trees.”

By: Principle Gallery October 21, 2018June 26, 2019

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Today’s blog will discuss our current exhibition, The Space of Trees, a Solo Exhibition for the work of PA-based artist, Gilbert Gorski. Below you will find a brief bio on Mr. Gorski, a look into the reception we hosted on Friday evening, a link to our editorial in American Art Collector, and images of a…

What a Weekend!

By: Principle Gallery September 25, 2018June 26, 2019

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We certainly had no shortage of art events in Old Town, Alexandria this past weekend! On Friday evening our Juried Exhibition with the Washington Society of Landscape Painters (WSLP) officially opened. We celebrated the exhibition with an Opening Reception here in the gallery that was tremendously attended! Artists, friends, families, and supporters filled our space…