Lynn Boggess’ work is a peaceful blend of painting and sculpture. He uses thick layers of oil paint to develop an active landscape, those layers develop into pockets of abstraction, and the 3D effect of the paint build up transcends into the sculptural territory. Because of these qualities, it’s almost impossible to just pass by … More Lynn Boggess: Exhibiting the Resilience of the Natural World
These past few months, the soundtrack of the gallery has been a symphony of sledgehammers, drills, and handsaws. Finally, emerging from the dust is the new and improved second level of the gallery! We have more than doubled the space to accommodate more artwork from our incredible artists for your viewing pleasure! The bright and … More A New Level
Greetings 2023! We are so excited for what this year has in store. However, first we want to thank our artists, collectors, supporters, friends, and families for a very successful 2022! It was a great year filled with tons of amazing artwork and we could not be more grateful. So what’s in store for 2023, … More What’s to come in 2023!
Opening Tonight! The City of Alexandria will unveil its newest public art installation, I Love You, in Alexandria’s Waterfront Park (1 Prince St.) this evening starting at 5:30 pm. This new temporary installation by Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt of R&R STUDIOS (@rrstudiosmiami) is the fourth in the Site See: New Views in Old Town … More “I Love You” by R&R STUDIOS
Kevin Fitzgerald’s Solo Exhibition is now open! If you’re close-by this evening, join us for the opening reception from 6-8:30 pm. If you’re unable to visit us in person, we offer a few different options to view the exhibit online. Click through the issuu catalogue below or click the image of the gallery to view … More Kevin Fitzgerald: Beauty and Power
Have you been wanting to plan a special event, but been looking for the perfect location? Do you need a space for a reception or personal/corporate celebration? Well, Principle Gallery is a gorgeous historic building filled with amazing art and we are more than happy to help you host your special occasion at an affordable cost! … More Rental Space at Principle Gallery
Welcome back to Technique Tuesdays! First of all, on behalf of all of us at the gallery, allow me to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who attended this past weekend’s opening for Jeremy Mann’s exhibition, as well as the live painting demonstration–especially to Jeremy, for being so kind as to treat us all … More Technique Tuesdays: Jeremy Mann Cityscape Compositions
What is it? In regards to art, a study is something that is drawn, painted, or sculpted as preparation for a larger or more finished piece. It may sound pretty similar to a “sketch,” but there is a difference. Sketches allow the artist to plot out in broad strokes the general composition of a piece, … More Technique Tuesday: Studies
What is it? Simply put, a nocturne is a painting of a night scene. James Abbott McNeill Whistler was the first to apply the term to paintings (it is originally a descriptor of a piece of music whose composition is evocative of nighttime) and in art circles, the word has come to refer to any … More Technique Tuesday: Nocturne
What is it? The technique we’ll be looking at today is a fun one: broken color. This term refers to a technique where an artist will apply colors to a painting in small strokes, but does not blend them, so that they blend optically rather than literally. The effect of this technique a life and … More Technique Tuesday: Broken Color
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