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2025 Small Stones Festival of the Arts

Welcome to the Small Stones Festival of the Arts

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 January 25), 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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Peony, In the Garden
Peony, In the Garden
Lori Aberg
$200.00


Artist statement: I am a watercolor representational artist. I find inspiration in and around my home. Birds, flowers in the garden, and animals provide me with all of the material that I need.
Peony, Botanical
Peony, Botanical
Lori Aberg


Artist statement: I am a watercolor representational artist. I find inspiration in and around my home. Birds, flowers in the garden, and animals provide me with all of the material that I need.
Lone Tree at Tufts Veterinary
Lone Tree at Tufts Veterinary
Eric Alper
$300.00


Artist statement: It's always a challenge when creating a photograph to simplify the image. Such simple images of solitary trees have always appealed to me. One of my photography instructors recently taught me to get familiar with places and scenes that are right around you, and look for when the light is right. I'm so pleased that this scene that no doubt will be so familiar to the people who join the festival may be featured and hopefully evoke a greater appreciation for what is around them every day.
Specific medium: photographic print on metal
Sunset wave on secret beach
Sunset wave on secret beach
Eric Alper
$300.00


Artist statement: As I have thoroughly explored Acadia National Park, when I asked my photographer teacher JK Putnam to bring me to someplace off the beaten path, he brought me to this secret spot. At the right time with the tides, the waves glide over this rock in a lovely way, leading to this pleasing and relatively unusual composition. It was also nice to get this as fog rolled in, as sunset was approaching. A real hidden gem for the nature photographer.
Specific medium: Print on metal
Picking tulips at Ferjulians
Picking tulips at Ferjulians
Eric Alper
$275.00


Artist statement: Having lived in Central Mass for 30 years, I was surprised to learn of a "pick your own" tulip garden nearby. This past spring, when I visited Ferjulians Farm, in Hudson, I took dozens of photos. This wide angle shot of the field, the farmhouse and the adorable little girl picking tulips connected with me the most. This image transports me back to a simpler time, speaks of the innocence of childhood, and how all can appreciate the beauty of flowers and excitement for the arrival of spring.
Specific medium: Print on metal
Merganser mom and babes
Merganser mom and babes
Eric Alper
$275.00


Artist statement: On my last trip to Acadia NP, I found this family of Mergansers on Jordan Pond. While I was lucky to find them a few times (once with baby on her back and once with all for ducklings in tow), I liked this shot best. Having the mama merganser and her ducklings resting on the rock, all lined up in profile, with the serene blurred pond in the background and the sharp granite perch in the foreground led to a very pleasing composition, in addition to a little bit of cuteness overload.
Specific medium: Print on metal
Through the fog
Through the fog
Eric Alper
$300.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: On my last trip to Acadia, I went to photograph sunset from Cadillac Mountain. it was a magical early evening, as we experienced a cloud "inversion" - the clouds were hovering right on the surface. Over the ocean, the fog formed these lovely bands. Right on cue, the Margared Todd schooner sailed through Frenchman's Bay. I captured this just after the setting sun's warm rays hit the rust colored sails. For me, this photo is a great metaphor for persevering while sailing through a storm.
Before the Harvest
Before the Harvest
Rachel Amgott


Artist statement: Local nature explorer who loves to capture items beauty through photography !
Winter Jewels
Winter Jewels
Rachel Amgott


Artist statement: Local nature and landscape enthusiast who enjoys capturing via photography
Nature’s Paint Brush
Nature’s Paint Brush
Rachel Amgott


Artist statement: Local nature and landscape enthusiast who enjoys capturing it’s beauty via photography
Autumn Berry Bushes
Autumn Berry Bushes
Maryann Amodeo
$500.00


Artist statement: I enjoy capturing the image of multicolored leaves and branches. My goal is evoke the feeling of viewing the sky through a curtain of greenery, with the sunshine filtering through. The berries bring a feeling of autumn.
Specific medium: acrylic on canvas
Among the Birches
Among the Birches
Maryann Amodeo
$700.00


Artist statement: In working on this composition, I tried to paint more freely than I have at times in the past. I allowed some shapes to remain ambiguous so that viewers could see whatever they wished. A goal was to create a sense of motion and activity.
Specific medium: acrylic on canvas
Lively Day
Lively Day
Maryann Amodeo
$500.00


Artist statement: My purpose here was the balance of color. I especially like the pairing of turquoise and yellow, along with red, with hints of chartreuse peeking through. The bars provide reference for the movement of color.
Specific medium: acrylic on canvas
Reflections
Reflections
Maryann Amodeo
$1,000.00


Artist statement: I’ve been intrigued by reflections and the various forms they take depending on their surroundings. It takes patience to represent them accurately. Doing this was challenging because I had painted the trees from my imagination. Deciding where to place the reflections and how much to detail them was a dilemma, until I let my imagination take over again.
Specific medium: acrylic on canvas
Dance with Me
Dance with Me
Maryann Amodeo
$400.00


Artist statement: I like working with geometric shapes. In this painting, I used more varied colors than I’ve used in the past which required more focus on creating balance. Each time I changed a shape or color, I had to move or change several others so the painting would remain stable. It felt like trying to complete a jigsaw puzzle when the pieces keep moving around. $400
Specific medium: acrylic on canvas
Garden Angel I
Garden Angel I
Christine Anderson
$95.00


Artist statement: I’ve always enjoyed drawing in any medium as well as crafts. Over the past few years, I have been exploring hammered flowers on textiles and paper. I refer to them as “natural revelations” as they are more often than not unpredictable – very much the way of life!
Garden Angel II
Garden Angel II
Christine Anderson
$95.00


Artist statement: I’ve always enjoyed drawing in any medium as well as crafts. Over the past few years, I have been exploring hammered flowers on textiles and paper. I refer to them as “natural revelations” as they are more often than not unpredictable – very much the way of life!
Butterfly Garden I
Butterfly Garden I
Christine Anderson
$115.00


Artist statement: I’ve always enjoyed drawing in any medium as well as crafts. Over the past few years, I have been exploring hammered flowers on textiles and paper. I refer to them as “natural revelations” as they are more often than not unpredictable – very much the way of life!
Butterfly Garden II
Butterfly Garden II
Christine Anderson
$110.00


Artist statement: I’ve always enjoyed drawing in any medium as well as crafts. Over the past few years, I have been exploring hammered flowers on textiles and paper. I refer to them as “natural revelations” as they are more often than not unpredictable – very much the way of life!
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell
John Andonian
$499.99


Artist statement: Sometimes the perfect shot is at your feet. Right at the very moment that the sun was rising above the waves, I happened to notice the ethereal glow on a great seashell as the sun's first light hit it. Mixing with the ocean surf.

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