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2022 Small Stones Festival of the Arts

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THIS WEB GALLERY SHOWS ALL SUBMITTED ARTWORK.  ARTWORK SELECTED BY OUR JURORS FOR EXHIBITION AND PUBLISHING ARE NOTED.

 

  1. VIEWING - Click on an image for a larger view.
  2. NAVIGATION - The images are sorted with prizewinners first (note that most prizes will be awarded on October 14), then alphabetically by artist last name. Note that there are multiple pages in the gallery - use the page selector to see more entries.
  3. SEARCHING - You can enter an artist's first or last name in the search box to find a given artist.
  4. FILTERING - You can create a filtered view to see only paintings or photography by selecting a choice in the Category Filter box. You can see only those entries selected by our jury for inclusion in our exhibition and printed catalog by using the Tag Filter.
  5. PURCHASING ARTWORK - Artwork on display at the in-person exhibition may be purchased if the artist has elected to make it available for sale.

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Study in Gray
Study in Gray
Joseph Allen
$125.00
Juror's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: The striking geometric architecture, lighting, and angles of this campus building at Christopher Newport University have long intrigued me. When photographed in black and white the the subdued gray tones and play of light emphasized the sheer elegance of the architecture.
Old Colony
Old Colony
Robert Arnold
$300.00
Juror's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: A found image of a gas station attendant finding a creative use of some late night down time.
Eye to Eye
Eye to Eye
Amanda Conyers
$1,000.00
People's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: In my photography one of my favorite things to capture is the connection and bond between horse and rider. I love finding unique and beautiful ways to express this love.
Brightly Shining
Brightly Shining
Anne Foley
$300.00
Photography - Second Prize
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Photography - Imperfections - Moments of Grace - Gorgeous Light - Up Close and Personal I love taking photos then reimagining them during the editing process. It’s always the light that attracts me first. I will stop what I’m doing, pull my car over, or drive to something on the horizon to photograph.what I see. I like the imperfections, things that are a little undone not something perfect. Life just as it is.
Specific medium: Photograph
Peonies
Peonies
Bonnie Frederico
People's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: I am often challenge by the conditions of plein air painting. However, early one morning I was determined to capture the beauty of my peonies after the rain.
Specific medium: oil on canvas
Rewind
Rewind
Marsha Gleason
$500.00
Juror's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: ARTIST STATEMENT MARSHA GLEASON I am feeling a true urgency to paint now—- from instinct, observation, and gut responses— in the practice of Direct Oil Painting. Painting for me reveals: searches and surprises, methods from master teachers, sensibilities and masses of paint. The figure is most compelling to me, as is the paint itself. Together, they give attention to things that matter. It’s all in there, and I’m all in.
Specific medium: Oi, Polaroid, and paper
Crow on Top
Crow on Top
Ria Hills
$350.00
Juror's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: I was born in The Netherlands, raised in New York, and presently paint in my home studio in Uxbridge, MA. In 2006 I set a goal to complete a painting a day making small works more affordable to collectors. As the body of work developed, a pattern began to emerge revealing mainly still-life subjects. Although my work is not limited to the still life genre, I have learned that still life subjects translate well into a small painting format. They challenge me to dig deeper into the details.
Lioness
Lioness
Susan Hong-Sammons
$2,000.00
Fine Art - Third Prize
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: In the process of discovering myself as a painter, I found that a painting acts as a talisman — bringing you back to you — whether that is the restorative enjoyment of a landscape, a favorite vacation, or family home. Or it’s the discovering of a personal connection in someone’s portrait. That is the heart in my work: creating the bridge between your memories and experiences, which is foundational for restoring joy and tranquility to your life.
Specific medium: oil
Foggy Holland
Foggy Holland
David Long
$200.00
Photography - Third Prize
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: I live in New England and have been doing landscape photography for the last ten years. From the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont to the seacoast locations in Maine and Massachusetts, I look for iconic locations during the best seasons with incredible light. I also strive to include a story in each image in order to communicate the feel of this beautiful part of the world.
On the Rocks
On the Rocks
Kenneth Salome
$200.00
Photography - First Prize
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Some point telescopes upward towards the heavens. Others look down at the universe revealed within the lens of a microscope. Mystery and beauty can be discovered in every direction that we look. As Henry David Thoreau once stated, “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see”. I still manage to discover overlooked and often unseen snippets of beauty within the small, natural worlds that still survive in my area.
Taken
Taken
Kenneth Salome
$500.00
Juror's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Some point telescopes upward towards the heavens. Others look down at the universe revealed within the lens of a microscope. Mystery and beauty can be discovered in every direction that we look. As Henry David Thoreau once stated, “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see”. I still manage to discover overlooked and often unseen snippets of beauty within the small, natural worlds that still survive in my area.
Lady In the window
Lady In the window
Simone Scholes
$375.00
Juror's Choice
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Heavily influenced by natural materials, I often starts with a wooden board instead of a traditional canvas. Using bold brushstrokes and plenty of Linseed oil I play with familiar shapes and light to create different personas. Using a combination of materials and textures, my fashion and textile inspired artwork aims to capture the outward beauty and the inner mysteries of human beings.
Specific medium: Oil on Board
Beautify in My Own Backyard 4
Beautify in My Own Backyard 4
Pam Short
$800.00
Fine Art - First Prize
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: “Painting gives me a sense of freedom and peace whether I’m outside with nature or in the studio painting a memory. I find inspiration in almost everything but am recently inspired by memories of my childhood growing up in the country. I am drawn to light, shadows, and atmosphere. When I choose to paint a subject, it’s moved me in some way or another. I hope that my work will awaken an emotion in the viewer as well.“
Specific medium: Pastel
Essex Lady
Essex Lady
Allan Forrest Small
$850.00
Fine Art - Second Prize
Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: ARTIST'S STATEMENT. All art is a form of language; successful art communicates ideas and emotions as well as images. Most landscape painters feel driven to paint because we want other people to understand not just what we see, but what we sense and feel when looking at our world. Anyone who can take a casual snapshot, or who's trained in basic drawing, can capture the look of a place. Representational artists are driven by the need to distill the atmosphere and mood of a place - and a mom
Specific medium: transparent watercolor
Blue
Blue
Joseph Allen
$125.00


Artist statement: The appeal of a string of dinghies nestled peacefully against a float in blue water held me transfixed until I could catch my breath and pull out my camera.
Oh Switzerland I so adore you, especially in October! Murren, Switzerland
Oh Switzerland I so adore you, especially in October! Murren, Switzerland
Rachel Amgott


Artist statement: Graftonite who enjoys capturing nature at it's best!
Picture Perfect! Blackstone Gorge. Blackstone, MA
Picture Perfect! Blackstone Gorge. Blackstone, MA
Rachel Amgott


Artist statement: Graftonite who enjoys exploring nature and photography
In the Greenhouse
In the Greenhouse
Maryann Amodeo
$400.00


Artist statement: I view myself as creating representational art that has an abstract feel. I strive to create environments that draw the viewer into a world of atmosphere, light and discovery.
Specific medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Birches in the Clearing
Birches in the Clearing
Maryann Amodeo
$500.00


Artist statement: There are trees outside my window, framed by a hill. I wanted to capture the trees, somewhat undressed, to show their sturdiness and vibrancy.
Specific medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Whimsical Garden
Whimsical Garden
Maryann Amodeo
$800.00


Artist statement: I am most satisfied with my painting when I'm able to make representational art that has an abstract feel. I had great fun creating these whimsical, fanciful plants that seemed to bloom before my very eyes.
Specific medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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