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2025 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 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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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
Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk
Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk
Ellen Gould
$450.00


Artist statement: This painting was inspired by the saying “ Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk”. I wondered how I could set up a still life to express this saying and found that It was fun. The small white pitcher is magically captured as it accidentally spills milk. The chocolate crème cookies are in danger of getting soggy. We are reminded not to worry over events that have happened because there is always the possibility of a happy ending.
Specific medium: Oil on linen
Fading N.E. Landscape
Fading N.E. Landscape
Pamela Gover
$500.00


Artist statement: Local barn seen less frequently in an area that was filled with farms not to long ago.
Specific medium: Oil on canvas
Peaceful Pasture
Peaceful Pasture
Pamela Gover
$400.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Such a peaceful setting I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.
Specific medium: Oil on canvas
The Creek at. Low Tide
The Creek at. Low Tide
Pamela Gover
$600.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Ocean tides give you different views constantly. This painting is just one view that will never be exactly the same again as the tide changes.
Specific medium: Oil on canvas
The Shore
The Shore
Pamela Gover
$450.00


Artist statement: The ocean edge always evokes the feeling of calm and warmth for me. Here I tried to capture that feeling.
Specific medium: Oil on canvas
The Rose
The Rose
Pamela Gover
$375.00


Artist statement: This painting is an alla prima. An exciting experience and a beautiful ending.
Specific medium: Oil on canvas
red poppy
red poppy
Cynthia Grant
$75.00


Artist statement: I have several gardens in my yard, and I tend to paint many flowers from them. I am also drawn to way the light hits objects.
black eyed susan on the walk
black eyed susan on the walk
Cynthia Grant
$60.00


Artist statement: I have several gardens in my yard, and I tend to paint many flowers from them. I am also a beach person.
Brimfield Blues
Brimfield Blues
Cynthia Grant
$75.00


Artist statement: I have several gardens in my yard, and I tend to paint many flowers from them. I am also a beach person.
Red and Blue Sunset
Red and Blue Sunset
Cynthia Grant
$75.00


Artist statement: I have several gardens in my yard, and I tend to paint many flowers from them. I am also a beach person.

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