As an artist, Robert Liberace expresses the human body in way that would make the Old Masters proud. His interest in art history, anatomy, and technique are so obviously presented in his work. However, his artistic talent isn't the only skill that has ...
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Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of the GC Myers solo exhibition "Truth and Belief" last evening! It was a wonderful turnout and we've had such an exciting amount of sales so far in the show. We love giving you all the ...
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Apologies! Due to a technical error, this post is up a couple days late, but please enjoy!
What is it?
The term "sgraffito" comes from the Italian word meaning "scratched." It's a technique that is usually applied to either wall decor, both ...
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What is it?
Welcome back to Technique Tuesdays! After high demand, we decided to revive the blog series with new discussions on techniques, genres, and art history. With that said, we would love for our readers to participate in this series, as well. If ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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What is it?
Last week, we took a look at oil paints and acrylic paints, but this week's topic is a painting medium that predates both of them--egg tempera. Egg tempera is an ancient type of paint that is made by mixing powdered dry pigments with egg ...
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