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Rose Principe's secret ambition is to "live in Brooklyn and sell art in New York City."
Principe, 24, instead sells art in Lancaster. But that doesn't mean she's given up her dream. She's learned to "be patient, because good things will come," she said.
Along with two good friends, Principe runs The Painted Desert Gallery, 227 N. Duke St.
Art is her passion and Principe says, "My art is not so much about subject matter, but rather about the process of painting and creating a composition.
"I go into each piece not really knowing what the end result will be. I get bored with predictable painting, meaning that I don't like to paint what I see. I invent shapes and add and take away from them until the composition is interesting."
Next to art, her greatest indulgence is books. And that's fantastic for her as she is the bargain books manager at Barnes & Noble.
Principe has a solo exhibition, "An Invented Commodity," opening Dec. 4, at The Painted Desert Gallery. The show runs through Jan. 30, and there is an artist reception 5-9 p.m. First Friday, Dec. 4.
Hometown: Lancaster.
Family: Parents, Pat and Joanne; younger brother, Matt; and boyfriend A.J. Nutter.
Pets: Dogs, Rocky and Abbey, and cat, Lucy.
Education: Graduated in 2003 from Manheim Township High School, and in 2008 from Pennsylvania College of Art & Design.
My first job was: Working at A.C. Moore as a cashier.
When I was growing up I wanted to be: An artist.
My grandparents always told me: Do what makes you happy.
My greatest accomplishment: Running a gallery with my two best friends.
My greatest disappointment: Not being able to paint full time.
One cause I support: ORCA [Organization for Responsible Care of Animals].
There ought to be a law against: Book burning.
The person in history I most admire: Charles Darwin.
The living person I most admire: My grandmother, Maria Villano.
My comfort food: Pumpkin pie.
My perfect day would be: A day of hiking.
The best movie I've seen recently: "Moon," directed by Duncan Jones.
The best book I've read recently: "Wild Things," by Dave Eggers.
The music I like best: Rockabilly and grungegrass.
Favorite type/style of art: Abstract expressionist, contemporary, surrealist.
My idea of exercise: Hiking, outdoor activities.
My most satisfying extravagance: My antique book collection.
I always try to avoid: Watching television.
My idea of a good time: Is spending time with my boyfriend.
When I really want to relax I: Read.
For a really good vacation try: Santa Fe, N.M.
I can't help but laugh when: People try to be someone they aren't.
I get angry when I see: Lack of parenting in public places.
The world would be a better place: If we all cared about each other.
Lancaster County's greatest asset: Art galleries.
Whom in the world I'd most like to have dinner with: Jenny Saville.
People may be surprised to know that I: Recently learned how to play the banjo.
Three words to describe me: Creative, unique, vibrant.
My favorite place in the world: The Southwest.
If I could be anywhere right now, I'd be: In Spain
I can never turn down a: Burrito.
I've never been very good at: Sports.
When I wake up, the first thing I do is: Hit the snooze button.
If I could have any superpower it would be: To walk through walls.
The book on my nightstand is: "No One Belongs Here More Than You," by Miranda July.
The last thing I do before going to bed is: Read.
Melissa Julius is a member of the Sunday News staff. Contact her at mjulius@lnpnews.com.
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