http://anabela-artist.com/

If you like landscapes, florals, etc. she is good. She will paint local landscapes as well.

She will paint using colors to go with your room/space and she is reasonable.

Very reasonable prices

Torpedo Factory in Alexandria

Lorton Workhouse

Galleries in Alexandria

OP here. Thanks for the link. I like etsy but I really want to see the piece before I buy it.

There are fine arts and crafts shows pretty much year round in this area, e.g.:
http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/Annual-Craft-Shows-In-The-Washington-Dc-Area.htm

Etsy?

Where can I go locally to view and purchase original artwork? Any reasonable gallery recommendations (nothing super high end)? I have a budget of roughly $2500, and I want a largish piece (36 x 40).