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.
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Field Apples
Michael Corthell
$195.00
Artist statement: My art involves capturing an image with a camera, and then deliberately processing that image, until there is a sense of harmonic alignment with both the original object and my own personal witnessing experience. The final result (I would like to think) is a furthering of the original Universe’s creation process, and (perhaps in some small way) an expansion of the object’s potentiality of Being.
Specific medium: Photograph
River Morning
Michael Corthell
$295.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: My art involves capturing an image with a camera, and then deliberately processing that image, until there is a sense of harmonic alignment with both the original object and my own personal witnessing experience. The final result (I would like to think) is a furthering of the original Universe’s creation process, and (perhaps in some small way) an expansion of the object’s potentiality of Being.
Specific medium: Photograph
Dear God
Jean Cummiskey
$175.00
Submission Url:
Artist statement: While traveling in Italy several years ago I was struck by the contrast of tourists shopping, eating, and having a great time with others seemingly living on the edges of society seeking help from the more fortunate. I had just turned the corner having passed the Gucci store to see this woman resting in a doorway.
Specific medium: 11x 14" digital inkjet print
Please
Jean Cummiskey
$175.00
New York Spring
Jean Cummiskey
$175.00
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: Visiting New York City I was most entertained by the sidewalk interactions of people than the actual tourist destinations. The main subjects clearly had different objectives at the moment - for him, to get her attention and for her, to avoid him.
Specific medium: 11x14" digital inkjet print
The Artist
Evelyn Cunningham
$850.00
Artist statement: I enjoy pairing professions with an animal that I think would fit that profession, given the talents and moods of the animal. Here is a perfect pairing, "hold that"!
Specific medium: oil
A Sunny Day at Hampton Beach
Gary Custer
$450.00
Submission Url:
Artist statement: I was drawn to the crowd on the boardwalk at Hampton Beach on a sunny late June afternoon...the wind and sunglasses and the background food vendors all add to capturing the essence of the afternoon. I can still smell the Italian sausages cooking!
Specific medium: Acrylic
A Brief Respite During the Pandemic
Michelle Dalal
Artist statement: The images of people captured our attention against the background of the sunset .
Specific medium: Photograph
Silhouette on a Sunset
Riya Dalal
Artist statement: I am in middle school and enjoy watching and painting sunsets.
Specific medium: Acrylic Paint
Colors of the Bershires
Riya Dalal
Artist statement: I am an 8th grader who loves to paint sunsets. This picture is a silhouette of me posing in the sunset.
Specific medium: Acrylics
Decaying Door
Robert Demetrio
$500.00
Artist statement: Doors has always sparked an interest to me artistically, by their shapes, size, and colors. The mystery of what could be on the other side can only spark one's imagination. I often find myself taking random photos of doors and doorways while on vacation or on a random stroll. This painting captures what I saw and felt at that moment. ( location: 12 Via Piedicastello, Chiusano di San Domenico, Italy )
Specific medium: Watercolor
Liberty
Robert Demetrio
$550.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: It wasn't until I visited the Statue of Liberty and viewed her up close that she had taken on a whole new meaning to me. After seeing the greenish patina caused by oxidation from years of weathered copper forming around the seams and rivets, it spoke to me. So much so, that it appeared like Lady Liberty was crying. Knowing what the world is going through right now with all the injustices facing our nation; I only see tears staining her face as she looks towards us to change.
Specific medium: watercolor
Cortona
Don Deprez
$200.00
Artist statement: Since beginning photography in the early 1970s, I have mainly tried to portray the beauty of our world, both natural and man-made. I began using Kodachrome 25, but now use digital. I have always done color photography, with minimal photo editing.
Specific medium: Ink jet print from digital image.
Sestri Levante
Don Deprez
$200.00
Artist statement: Since beginning photography in the early 1970s, I have mainly tried to portray the beauty of our world, both natural and man-made. I began using Kodachrome 25 slide film, but now use a digital full-frame camera. I have always done color photography, with minimal photo editing.
Specific medium: Ink jet print from digital image.
Ravello
Don Deprez
$200.00
Artist statement: Since beginning photography in the early 1970s, I have mainly tried to portray the beauty of our world, both natural and man-made. I began using Kodachrome 25 film, but now use a digital full-frame camera.
Specific medium: Ink jet print from digital image.
The Canoe
June Derosier
$30.00
Artist statement: Inspired by the spectacular beauty of a sunny Lake Winnipesaukee morning, the peace and calm Invites us aboard to enjoy the ride.
Specific medium: Photograph
Come Sit A While
June Derosier
$30.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: A peaceful pavilion along the pond at Moore State Park in Paxton, MA invites us to sit awhile and enjoy the beauty. Striking are the angular lines and shadows of the pavilion and Adirondack chairs.
Specific medium: Photography
The Dock’s View
June Derosier
$30.00
Artist statement: A dock level view of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. The long dock invites us to jump off the end and head for the swim rafts.
Specific medium: Photograph
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