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
Dance in Charcoal
Jo Ellen Reinhardt
$4,000.00
Fine Art - First Prize
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: In Dance in Charcoal I wanted to capture the anticipation of a ballerina waiting to perform on stage. The drawing was executed on Michelangelo white Roma paper with Nitram vine charcoal.
Specific medium: Charcoal
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: In Dance in Charcoal I wanted to capture the anticipation of a ballerina waiting to perform on stage. The drawing was executed on Michelangelo white Roma paper with Nitram vine charcoal.
Specific medium: Charcoal
“What To Wear”
Marsha Gleason
$1,000.00
Fine Art - Second Prize
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Artist Statement I’m feeling a true urgency to paint -especially now- from instinct, observation, and gut responses-in the practice of Direct Oil Painting. Painting for me reveals: searches and surprises, methods from master teachers, sensibilities and masses of paint. The figure is most compelling to me, as is the paint itself. Together they give attention to things that matter. It’s all in there- and I’m all in.
Specific medium: Oil painting
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Artist Statement I’m feeling a true urgency to paint -especially now- from instinct, observation, and gut responses-in the practice of Direct Oil Painting. Painting for me reveals: searches and surprises, methods from master teachers, sensibilities and masses of paint. The figure is most compelling to me, as is the paint itself. Together they give attention to things that matter. It’s all in there- and I’m all in.
Specific medium: Oil painting
Past Bedtime
Edge of the Earth
Matt Reynolds
$300.00
Photography - First Prize
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: Taken in the Italian Dolomites shortly after sunrise. Clouds were moving in fast and for a brief period of time covered a portion of the mountain top, leaving the peak unobstructed. A few minutes later the peaks could not be seen and stayed under clouds the rest of the day. Visited this peak multiple mornings before capturing ideal conditions. Thought the cabin provided sense of scale to the grand and dramatic landscape.
Specific medium: Photography
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: Taken in the Italian Dolomites shortly after sunrise. Clouds were moving in fast and for a brief period of time covered a portion of the mountain top, leaving the peak unobstructed. A few minutes later the peaks could not be seen and stayed under clouds the rest of the day. Visited this peak multiple mornings before capturing ideal conditions. Thought the cabin provided sense of scale to the grand and dramatic landscape.
Specific medium: Photography
Ice Flowers
Diane Gray
$125.00
Photography - Second Prize
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Diane’s interest in photography started about 20 years ago. Her style is eclectic and includes nature, street, landscape, macro and abstract. Diane has been part of the Natick Artists Open Studios for the past two years and has had photographs chosen in the Natick Juried Art Exhibit. She was a photographer for the cupola installation at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) and this summer, for the LOVE01760/Spark Kindness heart project.
Specific medium: Photograph
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Diane’s interest in photography started about 20 years ago. Her style is eclectic and includes nature, street, landscape, macro and abstract. Diane has been part of the Natick Artists Open Studios for the past two years and has had photographs chosen in the Natick Juried Art Exhibit. She was a photographer for the cupola installation at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) and this summer, for the LOVE01760/Spark Kindness heart project.
Specific medium: Photograph
Essential Escape
Lucas Fenton
$100.00
Photography - Third Prize
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Essential workers are the heroes of the pandemic. I set out to document city life in the times of an unprecedented pandemic. Nothing felt normal because nothing was. The subject of my photo is a DHL package delivery man. The tranquil nature scene on the truck juxtaposes a harsh reality and creates a void into a burden-free time. I wanted to draw attention to the importance of essential workers, like this man.
Specific medium: Photograph
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Essential workers are the heroes of the pandemic. I set out to document city life in the times of an unprecedented pandemic. Nothing felt normal because nothing was. The subject of my photo is a DHL package delivery man. The tranquil nature scene on the truck juxtaposes a harsh reality and creates a void into a burden-free time. I wanted to draw attention to the importance of essential workers, like this man.
Specific medium: Photograph
The Graduate
Susan Hong-Sammons
$2,500.00
Juror's Choice
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: My paintings are made from direct observation which for me, is the most exciting way to paint the quintessential traits unique to the person, moment, and time. My models are people I meet at happenstance in my day to day life. "The Graduate" is a young man who suffered a crippling accident. In less than a year he proved everyone wrong and won an athletic and academic college scholarship. His slightly upward tilt of his chin is him say your no is my oh yes I can.
Specific medium: oil
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: My paintings are made from direct observation which for me, is the most exciting way to paint the quintessential traits unique to the person, moment, and time. My models are people I meet at happenstance in my day to day life. "The Graduate" is a young man who suffered a crippling accident. In less than a year he proved everyone wrong and won an athletic and academic college scholarship. His slightly upward tilt of his chin is him say your no is my oh yes I can.
Specific medium: oil
HaveYouSeenMe
Gordon Saperia
$600.00
Juror's Choice
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: Digital photograph
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: Digital photograph
Trattoria Sempione
Robert Demetrio
People's Choice
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: I took a trip to Venice Italy, and the most frequent question I am asked is "what is it like?" The only way I can explain my experience of Venice is, every corner, every alleyway, everywhere you turn"it's like walking into a painting". This painting is from one of the many sketch studies I drew during my visit, unknown to me, this canal flows through one of the oldest parts of Venice and is highly photographed and painted spot. Now my work joins the collection of art created by a stunning view.
Specific medium: watercolor
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: I took a trip to Venice Italy, and the most frequent question I am asked is "what is it like?" The only way I can explain my experience of Venice is, every corner, every alleyway, everywhere you turn"it's like walking into a painting". This painting is from one of the many sketch studies I drew during my visit, unknown to me, this canal flows through one of the oldest parts of Venice and is highly photographed and painted spot. Now my work joins the collection of art created by a stunning view.
Specific medium: watercolor
Winter Ice
Jonathan Klinker
$200.00
People's Choice
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Even on the coldest, most bitter day of the year art can be found in the most unlikely of places. "Winter Ice" is no exception. I hope it inspires other to always search for the natural beauty around them and to always try and make the best out of any situation.
Specific medium: photograph
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Even on the coldest, most bitter day of the year art can be found in the most unlikely of places. "Winter Ice" is no exception. I hope it inspires other to always search for the natural beauty around them and to always try and make the best out of any situation.
Specific medium: photograph
Winter Thaw
Jerry Aissis
$450.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Watercolor landscape of a nearby area in Cumberland, RI. Winter and spring were battling for control of the day. This scene depicts the winter snow melting in the warmth of a sunny day.
Specific medium: Watercolor
Solitude
Louise Allain
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Travel and photography have always been passions of mine. I was at Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park surrounded by too many tourist. I decided to shoot in a direction free of people. As I was setting up my camera to take a long exposure of the ocean and rocks, this girl walks into my frame. I couldn't have asked for anything better!
Specific medium: Photography/Photshop
The Birches
Louise Allain
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Travel and photography have always been passions of mine. I was hiking in Alaska when I came upon this setting. I took several photos trying to capture what I saw in my mind, but could not do it justice. This image sat on a hard drive for years until I saw a tutorial on Smart Objects in Photoshop. Happy I never deleted this photo!
Specific medium: Photography/Photshop
Sea of Masts
Joseph Allen
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: As photographer I try to find and reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of our lives.
Specific medium: Photograph
Beating into the Wind
Joseph Allen
Artist statement: As a photographer I try to find and reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of our lives.
Specific medium: Photograph
Orca Breaching
Joseph Allen
Artist statement: As a photographer, I strive to find and reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of our lives.
Specific medium: Photograph
Sunrise photography over Southwest Harbor
Eric Alper
$150.00
Artist statement: Photographer on pier silhouetted as the sun rises next to Sutton Island
Specific medium: photograph
Acadia autumn abstract
Eric Alper
$150.00
Artist statement: a blur of color as I shook the camera facing a forest with autumn foliage
Specific medium: Photo
Sunrise ocean flow
Eric Alper
$150.00
Artist statement: A piece of zen with ocean, rocks and sunrise colors at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park
Specific medium: photo
Welcome to the world little one!
Rachel Amgott
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Welcome to the world little one! Quarantine nature and photography!
Specific medium: Photography
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