Tell Township, PA – Paintings by William Kocher

Our current exhibition of plein aire and studio paintings pushes the boundaries of composition and color.  Artist William Kocher invites the viewer to share his study of Pennsylvania landscape not just from the visual enticement, but with all the power and emotions it offers.  Visit our home page for a preview – exhibition open thru… Continue reading Tell Township, PA – Paintings by William Kocher

What is an icon?

Lancaster Galleries has a selection of icon paintings from Dorothy Thayne. Wikipedia says ‘an icon (from Greek εἰκών eikōn “image”) is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Catholicism.’ And Dorothy explains: An icon is a work of art painted in a prayerful manner using symbolic visual language and images that originate in… Continue reading What is an icon?

New Opening!

We’re excited to unveil a new exhibition. Come into Lancaster Galleries now through December 2010 for ‘Small Works Prelude 2010 – Celebrating Fine Art.’ A mix of current and featured works of the artists of Lancaster Galleries.