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By: Principle Gallery May 26, 2018May 26, 2018

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The Progression of Abstraction

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Here's the study and final painting for "Bath Time No. 2” by Sterling Hundley (@sterlinghundley)The study (the one without the blue) was created using the same technique I described before. I'll paste that below for anyone who didn't read how these are created. It's truly an astounding creative process. "Bath Time No. 2 (Study)" 20x16, collage with encaustic on panel "Bath Time No. 2" 36x24, oil on panel In the series "A Familiar Interval", now on view at Principle Gallery, Sterling Hundley mixes time-based representational drawing with abstraction to create captivating, abstract works. The study contains many layers of drawings from the same perspective in his Bathroom. He first puts down a layer of brown kraft tape on a panel and draws what he sees. He then covers the same panel with the tape once again, completely covering the old drawing. He'll do many more sittings and cover them up. After he's drawn the scene many times, he'll take an exacto knife and trim pieces off to reveal sections of previous drawings. At this point, it's a completely reductive process of peeling away layers. When he's happy with the composition, he'll seal it with encaustic. The collage study I just described was used as a reference to paint the final piece in oil (the one with blue). This body of work keeps you involved; it begs you to discover new parts and wants you to keep dissecting for morsels to sink your teeth into. Standing back and seeing this as an abstract work is as satisfying as pulling it apart up-close. Sterling's knowledge of the basic tenets of art allow him to create abstract works successfully, even though he's spent most of his career as a very successful illustrator, making representational works. His use of color, balance, composition, light, dark, realism and abstraction, familiarity, oddity, and pushing creativity to a new level are what make this series of works captivating. #sterlinghundley #art #artist #painting #collage #drawing #illustrate #illustration #oilonpanel #figure #abstract #figurepainting #figuredrawing #tile #visitalx #extraordinaryalx #artsalx #alexandriava #principlegallery #principlegalleryalexandria
#Repost from @nelsonartstudio ・・・ “TAPESTRY” was just juried into the International Guild of Realism 2019 art show at the well known Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA (they also have a second location in Charleston, SC). Out of 450 national and international artists, 89 were chosen for this show. Honored to be one of them!! Show dates: September 17th through October 15th, 2019. Opening night: Friday, September 20th. If you are in the area, hope to see you there on the 20th! #artgallery #artshow #art #water #paintings #alexandriava @principlegallery @internationalguildofrealism #visitalx #pool #underwater
Elizabeth Floyd’s contribution to our September exhibition for the @internationalguildofrealism is this glowing portrait of her daughter, Naomi. #Repost from @elizabethfloydart ・・・ It’s an honor to share that my painting “Naomi at Age Five” got selected for the @internationalguildofrealism 14th Annual Juried Exhibition @principlegallery. A huge thanks to IGOR and Principle Gallery for selecting my work! I’m excited to be exhibiting with many fellow art friends including @lagoarthurstudio, @esterwilsonart, @debrakeirce and @patriciamcmahonrice. And congrats to everyone else who was selected! #internationalguildofrealism #principlegalleryalexandria #oilpainting #exhibitions⁠ #figurepainting #figure #artsalx #visitalx #painting #art #artist #glow #principlegallery
#Repost from @patricknevinsart ・・・ Very honored to have “Wormhole” selected for the @internationalguildofrealism 14th International Juried Exhibition at @principlegallery in Alexandria, VA. Show runs September 15 thru October 17th. Congratulations to all the selected artists! #oilpainting #trompeloeil #stilllife #realism #gallery #art #artgallery #painting #contemporaryrealism #wormhole #einsteinrosenbridge #internationalguildofrealism #gummyworm #alexandriavirginia #principlegallery #visitalx #extraordinaryalx #artsalx
Candice Bohannon (@candicebohannon) is remarkably skilled in drawing graphite, as she is with painting in oil. This delicate, yet striking drawing is one of two we just received. See today's Facebook post to view a self portrait drawing! "Timberland" 27x18, graphite on paper #drawing #graphite #figure #figuredrawing #principlegallery #art #artgallery #artmoney #principlegalleryalexandria #extraordinaryalx #visitalx #graphite #candicebohannon #artist #draw #gallery #wallart #artofinstagram

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