We’re proud to present our newly renovated second floor space!
We’re proud to present our newly renovated second floor space! It’s the perfect expansion of our main floor gallery.
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The second floor is open to the public daily. It’s also available to reserve for private events. It’s a unique and captivating venue perfect for parties, corporate events, wedding receptions or ceremonies, and much more! Please email rental inquiries or questions to [email protected].
Unpack some new arrivals with us!
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We just received four brand new works from Edmond Praybe. All of these will be featured in our upcoming “Still Fresh” Exhibition opening 03.17.2023.
Mark Laguë’s solo exhibition will be in display through October 24th. Come see this outstanding body of work!
Here's a quick spin around our current exhibition, "The Still Life" featuring Jorge Alberto, Elizabeth Floyd, and Larry Preston.
You can access the interactive tour through the link below or come visit us in person!
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=PUqs34QVZ4s
Video courtesy of Matterport 📷
Kim VanDerHoek recently painted the view from the top of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial that resides at the top of King Street in Old Town Alexandria. It’s an outstanding view and captured perfectly in this new 18 x 36 inch oil painting.
#masonictemple #oldtown #oldtownalexandria #visitalx #alexandriava
Here's a quick spin around our new Kevin Fitzgerald solo exhibition. See the interactive tour and see the front room of our historic building by clicking the link below. Come visit the show in person; we're open regular hours.
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=emnUSm7PkBB
Laura E. Pritchett: “Making art has been my life-long passion”
North Carolina-based painter, Laura E. Pritchett, discusses her transition from oil to acrylics! Acrylics have completely changed the way she creates her artwork while traveling. In this video, Laura beautifully exhibits how she has expanded her possibilities with the help of acrylics and polymer glazing liquid. I think this teaches us that art is an evolving process, there’s always an opportunity to pivot your style, techniques, etc.
Enjoy Laura's brief 1-minute discussion below and for a more in-depth understanding of her transition into acrylics, check out today's blog post here: https://principlearttalk.com/2022/02/18/laura-e-pritchett-making-art-has-been-my-life-long-passion/
Watch Kim VanDerHoek turn a blank canvas into an inspiring piece of art in 30 seconds! Read below if you’re curious about what she used to create this work.
Enjoy more of her works here:
https://www.principlegallery.com/alexandria-artist/kim-vanderhoek/
Reposted from• @kim_vanderhoek on IG Juicy & just off the easel “Sky Walker” oil 20 x 16 inches. Coming soon to @principlegallery
Trying out some new color shapers from @trekell_art_supplies
Created using my favorite Opal brushes & palette knife (love the non-slip grip) from Trekell Art Supplies
Oil paints, Gamsol solvent (for the lean layer only) & linseed oil (for the fat layers) by @gamblincolors
#kimvanderhoek #paletteknifepainting #paletteknife #visitalexva #alexandriava #gamblin
Our gallery dog Ash just celebrated his 10th birthday! Today, he enjoyed his first puppuccino which he thoroughly enjoyed. 🙂
#puppuccino #alexandriava #cattledog
It may surprise you to know that even top tier artists like Gavin Glakas sometimes rework their paintings. Perfectly great looking works to you and I could have bits that make artists wish they had done something differently. After seeing your piece with fresh eyes after months or years after completion, you'll inevitably find ways to improve some of your existing work. This piece was great in its original form, but Gavin added some extra life and atmosphere with these tweaks.
In this short video featuring a work now available at Principle Gallery, Glakas gives us some insight into his reworking process, what he thought he could better, and how he went about it.
Anna Wypych talks about her painting "The Rocket"
Anna Wypych talks about her painting “The Rocket”. It’s fascinating to hear her talk or read her writing about her works because many of them have deep meaning.
Watch Christine Lashley’s painting process from start to finish in just 30 seconds!
