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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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Memoir 5
Memoir 5
Amy Kyungah Lee
$500.00


Artist statement: The elements of my work are, in a sense, modulated by the echoes and vibrations, or ‘voices,’ from the universal lyre. They can be whimsical, unpredictable, ambiguous, and yet fluid like watercolor. My works are inspired by the cheerfulness and colorfulness that arise from everyday forms of life.
Specific medium: Oil pastel, Acrylic paint
White from the Farm
White from the Farm
E Melanie Levesque
$200.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Working with oils and painting from life is something I am striving to achieve. As I saw the bundle of fresh produce , I thought I would like to try and use a limited color palette. My inspiration was seeing them arranged on the counter and trying to capture their beauty .
Specific medium: Oil on canvas
Tiger Tiger
Tiger Tiger
Mary Lewis
$300.00


Artist statement: A tiger seems to stare out at you from the confines of his frame.
Specific medium: Watercolor
Zebra Love
Zebra Love
Mary Lewis
$300.00


Artist statement: Soft equine muzzles against more graphic stripes contrast in this image of two zebras.
Specific medium: Watercolor
Impulsion
Impulsion
Mary Lewis
$300.00


Artist statement: A horse pirouettes in a cloud of color. Inspired by dressage, and rendered in fanciful colors.
Specific medium: Alcohol ink
The Ancient One
The Ancient One
Mary Lewis
$300.00


Artist statement: Still standing despite being stripped of it's bark, what events and secrets has this ancient tree seen?
Specific medium: Colored Pencil
Golden Peaks
Golden Peaks
Xiang Li
$495.00


Artist statement: "Golden Peaks" captures the ethereal beauty of rural China through watercolor. Inspired by my travels, these paintings reflect the interplay of light on majestic mountains, blending traditional Asian aesthetics with vibrant gold and black hues. This series invites viewers to connect with nature's serene elegance.
Specific medium: Watercolor
Cattle Homecoming
Cattle Homecoming
Xiang Li
$795.00


Artist statement: In "Cattle Homecoming," I celebrate the serene beauty of rural life through watercolor. This piece captures the warm glow of sunset illuminating majestic mountains as farmers walk home with their cows and loyal dogs. Each brushstroke reflects the harmony between humans and nature, showcasing a timeless ritual that embodies community and connection. The colors evoke a sense of peace and nostalgia, inviting viewers to appreciate the simple joys of pastoral life.
Specific medium: Watercolor
Playful Paws
Playful Paws
Xiang Li
$975.00


Artist statement: Using traditional Chinese brush techniques, I balance ink and water to create soft, textured fur that brings their playful antics to life. By depicting the kittens' innocent curiosity and affection for each other, I aim to celebrate the simple pleasures of life and the comfort found in companionship. This painting quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing the beauty of watercolor in portraying the fluffy tails and endearing expressions of these adorable kittens.
Specific medium: Watercolor
The Moon Water Buddha
The Moon Water Buddha
Xiang Li
$795.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: For decades, I have dedicated my artistic practice to capturing the serene beauty of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, in her manifestation as "Guanyin of the Water Moon." I aim to introduce this revered figure from Chinese Buddhist art to American audiences through my paintings. By depicting Guanyin's gaze fixed on the reflection of the moon in water, I evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, inviting viewers to connect with the profound wisdom and compassion.
Specific medium: Watercolor
The Sitting Buddha
The Sitting Buddha
Xiang Li
$795.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: This work represents Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, depicted in an ethereal, flowing form that embodies grace and serenity. The delicate balance of colors and ornate details conveys a timeless connection between the divine and the natural world, symbolizing inner peace, wisdom, and the transformative power of compassion.
Specific medium: Watercolor
Under Tribute
Under Tribute
David Long
$250.00


Artist statement: While many people around NYC admire the lights, this is a different view from the source
Nobska Aurora
Nobska Aurora
David Long
$250.00


Artist statement: A rare time when the aurora dipped down as far as Cape Cod over Nobska Lighthouse
Blizzard
Blizzard
David Long
$400.00


Artist statement: A January storm swirls over the snowfence on Surf Beach in Falmouth
Palmer Island Sunrise
Palmer Island Sunrise
David Long
$250.00


Artist statement: As the sun was rising, the fog blew in over Palmer Island Lighthouse in New Bedford Harbor
1880 Barn
1880 Barn
David Long
$250.00


Artist statement: As the dairy industry fades away in western Vermont, there are still some of the remaining farms
Bargue Master Copy 2
Bargue Master Copy 2
Lea Lopriore


Artist statement: I’m a local artist with over 30 years of a fine arts practice. And learned 26 fine art disciplines. This work is created using 19th-century French atelier practices. Rooted in Renaissance Masters' traditions.
Specific medium: Graphite on Paper
Pink Cups, Linen
Pink Cups, Linen
Dana Lorway
$75.00


Artist statement: the light from the window in the background falls across the antique table and the vintage pink teacups
Homage Cezanne: Four Apples and a Tomato
Homage Cezanne: Four Apples and a Tomato
Dana Lorway
$100.00


Artist statement: inspired by Cezanne's radical paintings of apples, some apples from my backyard tree and a tomato from my garden.
Study: Bone, Dust, Rain
Study: Bone, Dust, Rain
Dana Lorway
$500.00


Artist statement: this is a painting of a cow skull that my parents found in the desert in New Mexico long before I was born. I have arranged it on an antique chair that belonged to my father's grandmother.

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