2020 Small Stones Festival of the Arts
Welcome to the Small Stones Festival of the Arts - 2020 COVID-19 Edition
Awards Note: Jurors' Choice Awards were also given to each of the First and Second Prizewinners in each category, alhtough this gallery only supports showing one prize per work.
- VIEWING - Click on an image for a larger view.
- NAVIGATION - The images are sorted with prizewinners first (note that most prizes will be awarded on October 23), then alphabetically by artist last name. Note that there are 25 pages in the gallery - use the page selector to see more entries.
- SEARCHING - You can enter an artist's first or last name in the search box to find a given artist.
- 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 printed catalog by using the Tag Filter. The Tag Filter also allows you to view entries by members of the Blackstone Valley Art Association or Worcester County Camera Club.
- VOTING - Voting is now closed.
- PURCHASING ARTWORK - This year, Small Stones Festival is not directly selling any of the artwork on exhibition. If you wish to purchase an artwork, some of the works include a web address for the artist, allowing you to contact them directly via their website. For others, we will relay any messages sent to artists@smallstonesfestival.org. Specify which artist you wish to contact and provide your contact information.
All Categories
Enchanted
Jo Ellen Reinhardt
$4,000.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: This figure painting is of Anju Pillai, my dear friend. My intention was to capture her personality and form wrapped in a colorful and vibrant sari. Lost and found edges add to the softness of the background. Her gaze is intent and intelligent. It also reflects her humor and kindness.
Specific medium: Oil
Streets of Venice
Matt Reynolds
$300.00
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: My attempt at capturing the uniqueness of Venice, Italy's back alley streets at night. The many day trippers never get to see this side of this popular city. This small intersection which would normally be filled with people was empty but just down the other street there was plenty of action which created some dramatic light on the scene. Goal was for the viewer to wonder what was happening down the street where the light is coming from. 30 second exposure.
Specific medium: Photography B&W
Loneliness
Matt Reynolds
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: Loneliness is an unpleasant emotional response to perceived isolation. A shaft of sunlight shining through openings in a canyon formed this very human like shape as well as highlighted the descriptive colors within the walls. Taken in Arizona.
Specific medium: Photograph
Fields at Tufts
Joseph Rice
$265.00
Submission Url:
Artist statement: The fields on this side of the road were not complex, allowing the cloudy sky to be the focus of the painting. This was painted plein-air on a summer day. My subject matter is traditional, usually the places I know in my home area of central Massachusetts, and my summer location in mid-coast Maine. I don't paint as often as I should, so the opportunity to paint plein air is a treat.
Specific medium: Acrylic on canvas
Under Renovation
Watercolor Skyscape
Nancy Rich
$165.00
Lily Pads and Tree Reflections
Asian Buttercup
H2picassO
Steven Rosenfeld
$225.00
Artist statement: Photographs of flowing water create images that are usually a complete surprise to me. Perhaps Picasso would see the genesis of a painting or a drawing in such an image. Photography can create absolute fun!
Specific medium: Photography
New Generation
Steven Rosenfeld
$150.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: I took the picture 4 years ago. It has an even deeper emotional effect now. I am touched to see the youngster making physical contact with the stone. I wonder what he knew about Dr. King at that time. He certainly had a solemn and peaceful approach to the memorial.
Specific medium: Photograph
River Pool
Steven Rosenfeld
$300.00
Artist statement: I continue to look at this image in disbelief. Moving water is a favorite subject of mine. Light reflected from moving water creates complex, ever-shifting patterns. It creates "automatic" abstractions that can be fascinating to see. Capturing them with a photograph at one instant in time enables us to enjoy that natural gift again and again.
Specific medium: Photography
Heal
Gail Rousseau
$200.00
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: Often when he passes a corner saying to himself " There is a picture here," and if he cannot find it he considers himself the insensitive one. He can look day after day and one day the picture is visible! Nothing has changed except himself although, to be fair, sometimes he had to wait till the light performed the magic," Minor White
Specific medium: photography / ink jet print
Charleston Blue
Gail Rousseau
$200.00
Submission Url:
Artist statement: "Often when he passes a corner he saying to himself "There is a picture here ," and if he cannot find it he considers himself the insensitive one . He can look day after day and one day the picture is visible! Nothing has changed except himself although, to be fair, sometimes he had to wait till the light performed the magic." Minor White
Specific medium: photography / ink jet print
Sticks
Gail Rousseau
$200.00
Submission Url:
Artist statement: "Often when he passes a corner a saying to himself "There is a picture here," and if he cannot find it he considers himself to be the insensitive one. He can look day after day and one day the picture is visible! Nothing has changed except himself although, to be fair, sometimes he had to wait till the light performed the magic." Minor White
Specific medium: photography / ink jet print
James
Irena Russell
$305.00
BVAA Member
Artist statement: Having spent many years teaching students a broad range of art techniques, including art history, this time of life is my opportunity to put all my art explorations into my personal works. Having been greatly interested in art therapy as well, 2020 was certainly the time to create works that brought me joy and harmony during a time of difficulty around the world. Art truly is for everyone.
Specific medium: Oils, Watercolors, Acrylic and Mixed Med
In the Spotlight
Christopher Sanders
$425.00
Artist statement: Seeing as how 2020 has been the year of the quarantine I found myself with extra time I could devote to the easel. Being stuck at home afforded me the ability to work on a bunch of projects I have been meaning to get to. What drew me to this image was the strong juxtaposition of light against dark. The way the figure is emerging from the darkness into the bright spotlight creates a striking drama. It's a fun challenge as a painter to try and recreate with pigment
Specific medium: Acrylic
Uyuni Green
Gordon Saperia
$600.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Gordon Saperia is a Boston area landscape photographer who prefers low-light settings to present the interaction between nature and light. In order to practice his craft, he sometimes finds it necessary to take advantage of landscape locations that include the “hand of man” or even man herself. The resulting images often reveal high drama with a new perspective or story.
Specific medium: Photograph
Floating
Gordon Saperia
$600.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Gordon Saperia is a Boston area landscape photographer who prefers low-light settings to present the interaction between nature and light. In order to practice his craft, he sometimes finds it necessary to take advantage of landscape locations that include the “hand of man” or even man herself. The resulting images often reveal high drama with a new perspective or story.
Specific medium: Photograph
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