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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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Bucket Hat
Bucket Hat
Marsha Gleason
$600.00


Artist statement: I paint from a mix of observation, instinct, and gut responses. As in everything, I try to be fearless and strong. The human figure still continues to be most compelling to me; working from the model when possible, photo references, or self-portraits in the mirror. Ideas often enter in and make it something more. I use the methods learned from master teachers often. Sometimes their words stick in my head and offer solutions. The searches, the surprises, and the paint itself, keep me in awe and
Specific medium: Oil
Communion
Communion
Marsha Gleason
$300.00


Artist statement: “Communion”, and a few other collages, were recently created from images that I reworked. Using parts of oil paintings done on paper, found papers, color-aid papers, and unfinished starts, the recycled parts became “reseen “. This was great fun, pushing together the abstract and the figurative elements, focusing on color and shape and a new composition. The palette for this piece was borrowed fromartist Milton Avery, whose work I saw at the Wadsworth Antheneum, Hartford, Connecticut.
Diebenkorn in his Santa Monica LR
Diebenkorn in his Santa Monica LR
Marsha Gleason
$600.00

Selected as Alternate
Artist statement: Please see description/statement above as I could not get all of my statement to copy here. I can provide this if needed. Thanks
Specific medium: Oil
Boston Public Library Grads
Boston Public Library Grads
Susan Gomes
$80.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Photography is even more fun when encountering a serendipitous moment that makes the image click. The day I was taking photographs in Boston Public Library's Chavannes Gallery, these new graduates in gowns came to visit the Library. Were they there to thank a librarian, to walk through Bates Hall Reading Room, or take a photo in the Abby Room. Whatever the reason, how fitting for them to be in this repository of knowledge.
Specific medium: Digital Photography
Dory Days
Dory Days
Susan Gomes
$80.00


Artist statement: As a graphic designer, I have been a fan of the works in a simplified, graphic style, but I hadn't had the opportunity to delve into digital design. I decided to try my hand at it with this image. Using a photo I took in Rockport, MA., I created the shapes that made the boats and the dock, working in layers over the photograph. It was a lengthy process, but I feel the bright colors and more dramatic shadows really give the image a brighter, happier feel.
Crossed Wires
Crossed Wires
Susan Gomes
$90.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Photography is all about capturing light, so what better way to do so than to photograph a light source! I loved the gold and white wires and the white bulb outline, but the overall image was missing something. I decided to duplicate the wires and played with them in the background. The grey patterns in the background give the image a more vintage feel, while their juxtaposition creates additional interesting shapes, without distracting from the colored bulb in the front.
Light Waves
Light Waves
Susan Gomes
$130.00


Artist statement: The word photography means "Drawing with Light". This image is literally drawing or painting with light. I love the precision of the arching circles in the background which lead my eye to marvel at the intricate cross-hatched lines which add saturation and depth as the strands fade into darkness. That calm organization is in distinct contrast to the chaotic waves in the foreground, which create a jumble of overlapping light trails. It's a little bit like unpredictable life sometimes.
Pink Parrot Tulips
Pink Parrot Tulips
Libia Goncalves
$1,000.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: “Talent and Excellence are achievable; we must keep seeking them” Libia A. My mission is to share my knowledge. I am attracted to energy in all its manifestations, but the light and its color expression is the one that attracts me the most, I am so grateful, I can see the beauty of the light’s reflections, highlights, shadows, and harmonious expressions. My spirit rejoices, facing the challenges the light presents me with.I keep my eyes attentive, and my mind open, trying, to catch that light.
Specific medium: Oil on Canvas
A sunny morning.
A sunny morning.
Libia Goncalves

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Painting was a hobby, now it is my passion and a necessity. Watercolor was my first love, (1984), the one that told me “You are mine and I am yours, you are my creator, I make you an artist” Each media has its charm and challenges, but they all have two things in common: “Light, expressed in glorious color and my unique approach to dealing with them”. I have lots of things to learn yet, but as of now, I am very excited about my level of progress, and the talent I am unfolding.
Specific medium: Watercolor on paper
Us Girl
Us Girl
Violet Goodchild
$50.00

Selected as Alternate
Artist statement: I am often inspired by darker themes in my art. This painting captures the startled reaction of a character from Us, exploring the duality and conflict between identity and repression. I aim to reflect the discomfort of facing one’s darker self. In support of empowerment and environmental sustainability, 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to Green Hut Trust’s Empowering Women Waste Pickers project, a youth-led environmental nonprofit, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Specific medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Eyes of the Flower
Eyes of the Flower
Violet Goodchild
$50.00


Artist statement: The woman in the painting stands amidst this swirling cloud of anxious attention, embodying the quiet tension between the desire to belong and the fear of being exposed. Her expression, both vulnerable and strong, suggests resilience in the face of these unseen forces that shape her perception of the world and herself. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to Green Hut Trust’s Empowering Women Waste Pickers project, a nonprofit based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Specific medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Smiling Woman
Smiling Woman
Violet Goodchild
$50.00


Artist statement: This painting features a vibrant African woman adorned in a multitude of bright colors. The vivid palette reflects the emotions I felt during a pivotal moment in my life—when I made the choice to begin college at the age of 16. The radiant hues represent new beginnings, optimism, and the excitement of charting a new path. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to Green Hut Trust’s Empowering Women Waste Pickers project an environmental nonprofit based in Zimbabwe.
Specific medium: Oil on Canvas
Sunset on the lake
Sunset on the lake
Violet Goodchild
$50.00


Artist statement: This painting is a visual interpretation of those moments when life feels both unreal and perfectly okay. The light reflection and the stillness of the scene represent a calm acceptance of distance and change. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to Green Hut Trust’s Empowering Women Waste Pickers project. This youth-led environmental nonprofit, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is committed to accelerating climate action and creating sustainable communities.
Specific medium: Oil on canvas
John the Baptist
John the Baptist
Violet Goodchild
$50.00


Artist statement: The head of John the Baptist, revered as a prophet and executed for his beliefs, symbolizes both the fragility of human life and the brutal consequences of challenging authority. The bloody details and lifeless expression serve as a reminder of the suffering that can accompany conviction and moral defiance. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to Green Hut Trust’s Empowering Women Waste Pickers project, an environmental nonprofit based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Specific medium: Oil on Canvas
Arnie
Arnie
Neil Gordon


Artist statement: The soft outdoor light was perfect for what I was trying to accomplish. I do my own film processing and printing.
Breeches Buoy
Breeches Buoy
Neil Gordon
$200.00


Artist statement: Image made on the grounds of the Hull Lifesaving Museum using a digital camera.
Specific medium: Archival inkjet print
Penny For Your Thoughts
Penny For Your Thoughts
Ellen Gould


Artist statement: A “Penny For Your Thoughts” was inspired by the cast iron piggy bank that I have held on to for forty plus years This painting symbolizes prosperity, dreams for a thoughtful future and sharing those dreams with others. I enjoy using everyday objects for my still life paintings to tell a story.
Specific medium: Oil on primed linen
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Ellen Gould
$450.00


Artist statement: “Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket” was a challenge for me to paint the white eggs in a white woven basket on a white cloth. The woven staves of the basket provides a contrast to the smooth eggs safely nestled inside and the one cracked egg represents the small challenges we face in our lives.
Specific medium: Oil on linen canvas.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Ellen Gould
$450.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: “Happy Hour” was my first painting where I chose to paint glass objects and the liquid in them. I also chose the objects because the bottle is beautifully shaped and I do occasionally like bourbon on the rocks after a challenging day at my easel. Cheers!
Specific medium: Oil on linen
My Corn Muffins Ain’t Baked Inside
My Corn Muffins Ain’t Baked Inside
Ellen Gould
$450.00


Artist statement: “My Corn Muffins Ain’t Cooked Inside” is a self comment about how even at the age of 68 I am a work in progress. My ideas are often not fully formed and may appear to be “ half baked” but to me always fun, enjoyable and as comforting as a home cooked warm corn muffins.
Specific medium: Oil on linen

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