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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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Detail of "Winds of Change"
Detail of "Winds of Change"
Doris O'Keefe
$365.00


Artist statement: Making photographs has long been the means by which I have documented and interpreted my place in the world. There are almost no portraits in my photo library but with that one exception, the subject matter of my photographs is less important than the interplay of light with that subject, and if the subject is more abstract than recognizable that's good too.
First Flight
First Flight
Roberta Oakley
$350.00


Artist statement: My favorite medium is oil, but I occasionally work with egg tempera.
Specific medium: oil on canvas panel
Here's Looking at You
Here's Looking at You
Roberta Oakley
$100.00


Artist statement: This is a Cooper's Hawk juvenile that frequented my property. I caught him/her one day and crept slowly down the fence line to get this shot.
Specific medium: Photograph
Apples On A Gray Plate
Apples On A Gray Plate
Frank Oggeri
$250.00


Artist statement: Although primarily self-taught, I have honed my painting skills by studying painting and drawing at the Art Students League in NYC. My approach and techniques are influenced by painters like Richard Schmid, Duane Keiser's "Painting a Day," Mark Boedges, and especially Julian Merrow-Smith, whom I enjoyed studying with this past Spring at one of his workshops in Provance, France. In addition to painting all my life, I've been a Creative Director/Designer professionally for over 40 years.
Specific medium: Oil on Board 10" x 8"
Asparagus
Asparagus
Frank Oggeri
$250.00


Artist statement: Although primarily self-taught, I have honed my painting skills by studying painting and drawing at the Art Students League in NYC. My approach and techniques are influenced by painters like Richard Schmid, Duane Keiser's "Painting a Day," Mark Boedges, and especially Julian Merrow-Smith, whom I enjoyed studying with this past Spring at one of his workshops in Provance, France. In addition to painting all my life, I've been a Creative Director/Designer professionally for over 40 years.
Specific medium: Oil on Arches Cold Pressed Paper
Bread, Grapes & Glass of Wine
Bread, Grapes & Glass of Wine
Frank Oggeri
$300.00


Artist statement: Although primarily self-taught, I have honed my painting skills by studying painting and drawing at the Art Students League in NYC. My approach and techniques are influenced by painters like Richard Schmid, Duane Keiser's "Painting a Day," Mark Boedges, and especially Julian Merrow-Smith, whom I enjoyed studying with this past Spring at one of his workshops in Provance, France. In addition to painting all my life, I've been a Creative Director/Designer professionally for over 40 years.
Specific medium: Oil on Board 10' x 8"
Blue Hydrangea in a white-dimpled vase
Blue Hydrangea in a white-dimpled vase
Frank Oggeri
$300.00


Artist statement: Although primarily self-taught, I have honed my painting skills by studying painting and drawing at the Art Students League in NYC. My approach and techniques are influenced by painters like Richard Schmid, Duane Keiser's "Painting a Day," Mark Boedges, and especially Julian Merrow-Smith, whom I enjoyed studying with this past Spring at one of his workshops in Provence, France. In addition to painting all my life, I've been a Creative Director/Designer professionally for over 40 years.
Specific medium: Oil on Board 10' x 8"
Roses in A Provincial Vase
Roses in A Provincial Vase
Frank Oggeri
$400.00


Artist statement: Although primarily self-taught, I have honed my painting skills by studying painting and drawing at the Art Students League in NYC. My approach and techniques are influenced by painters like Richard Schmid, Duane Keiser's "Painting a Day," Mark Boedges, and especially Julian Merrow-Smith, whom I enjoyed studying with this past Spring at one of his workshops in Provance, France.In addition to painting all my life, I've been a Creative Director/Designer professionally for over 40 years.
Specific medium: Oil on Board 8" x 10"
Apollo Adorned
Apollo Adorned
Sharyn Orfalea
$450.00


Artist statement: On a recent visit to Tuscany, we visited the town of Pienza. While walking along the cobbled stoned streets, I spotted a sculpture of a bust tucked into the side of a 15th-century building. The bust was adorned with forsythia. After some research, I found the bust was of Apollo; the god of sun and light, noted for his "hair bow". I decided what better way to depict the light and shadows than with a charcoal rendering.
Specific medium: Charcoal and pastels on Roma paper
A Tuscan Autumn
A Tuscan Autumn
Sharyn Orfalea
$450.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: On a past visit to Cortona, Italy, I came across a charming fall vignette nestled between cobbled stoned streets and ancient buildings. The colors, shadows, and light inspired me to paint in oils this charming autumnal scene in muted fall colors.
The Stone Goddess of Victory
The Stone Goddess of Victory
Sharyn Orfalea
$450.00


Artist statement: Looking back over my photos from years ago, I recently found a photograph of the statue of the Winged Victory that I took while visiting the Louvre. Because of the different values of lights and darks, I thought by using charcoal, I could best convey depth, structure, and tonal values in my drawing.
Hidden Garden
Hidden Garden
Sharyn Orfalea
$450.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: While in Cortona Italy this past spring, we visited the winery, Tenement d'Alessandro Marzano. Tucked away on the beautiful grounds was an enchanting, if somewhat overrun pond garden. The standing pool was surrounded by volcanic rocks and overgrown vined trees. Hiding in the garden was a statue of a woman looking for something unknown. By painting with oils, I hoped to capture the color and tonal differences between the statue and the surrounding garden.
Specific medium: Oil on panel
Masked
Masked
Mads Otis
$100.00


Artist statement: This piece titled "Masked" is an image I took that was apart of a project reflecting on perception. This image is a representation of how we see ourselves in a mirror, and what may be looking back at us that we may not recognize. As well as how this shifts our perception of ourselves and the people around us, I found myself most enveloped in this image, as the reflection twists the message of the image, as well light shifts the weight of the image.
Specific medium: Digital Photography
Oblivious
Oblivious
Mads Otis
$70.00


Artist statement: This piece is a showcase of a lot of movement, and how a constant level of movement can cause unawareness. It reminds me of the face pace work we live in and how often, it's easier to ignore what is not directly effecting us personally. This image was created from a long exposure, the process directly contradicting the pace of society which can be viewed though the movement of the subject and light.
Specific medium: Digital
Sculpted Beauty
Sculpted Beauty
Mads Otis

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: This piece is an expression of gender and the way each person expressions their masculinity or femininity. This piece explores specifically how makeup can make us feel most like ourselves when we see ourselves in a mirror. This piece is representative of the people who find their gender expression doesn't entirely fit in, and being confident in what makes them feel most comfortable.
Specific medium: Film
Nothing to Crow About
Nothing to Crow About
Richard Ovian
$750.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: I have lived in Worcester my whole life. There are still many little places to visit and spend some quiet time.
Specific medium: Oil
Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith
Richard Ovian
$750.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: I have been painting many years using various mediums using numerous reference photos,sketches and imagination to achieve my vision. Many people spend most of time in the city rarely see wildlife in their native habitat and hopefully thru wildlife art rhey can appreciate the beautiful open areas that are preserved for future generations.
Specific medium: Oil
Cliff Dwellers
Cliff Dwellers
Richard Ovian
$750.00


Artist statement: In the United States there is still a great deal of open land where wild animals can be found. It is important to protect their habitat for future generations. My wildlife paintings are for those many American never see these open lands and the wildlife that live there.
Specific medium: Acrylic
Decision 2024
Decision 2024
Jim Palace
$1,000.00


Artist statement: Decision 2024 Is my take on the stress of the world around us.
Specific medium: Colored pencil
Outer Banks in Grey
Outer Banks in Grey
Jim Palace
$1,000.00


Artist statement: Outer Banks in Grey A simple rendering of the outer banks of N. C.
Specific medium: Colored pencils

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