Prolific American painter Bill Stone portrays a world that is bursting with color. He is known for his vivid abstract paintings, each a study of the interplay between color, texture and movement. He views painting as not only a physical and mental exercise but a spiritual one, with each piece functioning as a portal to another space and time.
Stone was born in 1958 and grew up in rural Massachusetts. He studied fine and commercial art at the Vesper George School of Art in Boston and began a graphic design career, initially working at a magazine publisher. He soon became a creative art director at an international advertising agency based in Chicago. The fast-paced nature of this work, which involved creating television commercial storyboards, influenced Stone’s approach to his art. Like in advertising, his goal is to capture and hold people’s attention.
Stone began exhibiting his artwork in 2004, garnering acclaim for his rich use of color and bold paint strokes. His paintings invite the viewer to become lost in their engrossing visual quality and reflect on their emotional response. Stone cites artists like Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet as inspirations. He was particularly struck by van Gogh’s The Starry Night when he saw it at the Museum of Modern Art in New York as a child.
Stone paints by using thick oils on canvas. His process begins with flowing lines that keep the eye moving around the canvas as if in a hypnotic trance. He then layers the painting with a depth of color that encourages the viewer to see something new every time.
Stone’s dynamic paintings are exhibited in hotels, restaurants, wineries, public spaces and private homes worldwide. He currently works out of a studio in Colorado Springs and takes inspiration from its beautiful natural surroundings.
On 1stDibs, find an extensive collection of Bill Stone’s paintings.
BURNING HOUSE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A house on fire burns in many ways. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Y...
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MAGNETIC ATTRACTION, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
They were destined for each other. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :...
Oil
DON'T PUSH ME, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang:...
Oil
FLAKES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One of those magical days with humongous snowflakes. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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FEBRUARY WINTER 9, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
February winter snowfalls weigh heavy on the branches. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang:...
Oil
PREDATOR, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One in a series of paintings of humans inflicting pain on themselves or others. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity...
Oil
AFFAIR, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of paintings where people are hurt in different ways. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the ar...
Oil
SUSAN'S GARDEN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The Black-Eyed Susans have found a new home. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity si...
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WINTER GREEN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The green winter lichen jumps out of the landscape. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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SOMETHING TO CRY ABOUT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
Oil
WINTER GRIP, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Winter will not let go. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
Oil
Off Balance, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The composition didn't start off-balance but the peonies saw it differently. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by t...
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AUTUMN VORTEX, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The vibrant color of the tree pulls in the entire landscape. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certi...
Oil
SPLATTERED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Too much of everything fried the brain. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
Oil
COLUMNS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Wet trees stand like large black columns in the woods. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: ...
Oil
FLINCH 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we flinch when someone raises their hand? :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
Oil
THREATEN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
Oil
FLINCH 14, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we flinch when someone raises their hand? :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
Oil
FLINCH X, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we flinch when someone raises their hand? :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang...
Oil
SIBLINGS 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Brother and sister, together as friends, ready to face whatever life sends. - Robert Brault :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...
Oil
PUNCHDRUNK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang...
Oil
FLINCH 11, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we flinch when someone raises their hand? :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
Oil
FLINCH 6, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we flinch when someone raises their hand? :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
Oil
SIBLINGS 3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Brother and sister, together as friends, ready to face whatever life sends. - Robert Brault :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of ...
Oil
ROUNDHOUSE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang...
Oil
SLADE AT REST, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Slade loves to rest on the arm of that big old chair. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
Oil
FLINCH 7, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we flinch when someone raises their hand? :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
Oil
BREAKING POINT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to ...
Oil
SEEING RED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Re...
Oil
GOING DOWN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Going down on the elevator and they're taking everyone with them. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the...
Oil
BAFFLED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Always baffled about what needs to be done next. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
Oil
DOWN AND OUT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Nobody loves you when you're down and out. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Han...
Oil
BAR, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The bar doesn't get much lower on a Tuesday afternoon. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: ...
Oil
TORNADO 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A recurring dream of an approaching tornado. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to H...
Oil
STOMP, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
Oil
FLINCH 3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
She's not afraid of anyone. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signe...
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SEARCH ENGINE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Continuously scanning the internet for answers. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready t...
Oil
FLINCH 10, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we flinch when someone raises their hand? :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
Oil
SNOW ANGEL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The snow angel melts in the sun. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes ::...
Oil
SMASH, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
Oil
OUT OF CONTROL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Out of control again. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes...
Oil
WORKING FROM HOME, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
There’s no place like working from home. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Han...
Oil
SEARCHING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Passionately searching for something that cannot be found. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist...
Oil
RED VASE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The red vase refused to let go of the dead flowers. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
Oil
WALK IN THE SUN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Taking a walk in the warm sun. It's good to be alive. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...
Oil
SNAPDRAGON, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an o...
Oil
PONDEROSA SKY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an o...
Oil
TIPPING POINT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an o...
Oil
SUNSPOTS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an o...
Oil
ANGEL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A young girl gets a visit from her guardian angel. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
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STRONG, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. - Saint Francis de Sales :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece ...
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RISING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Rising up together. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Lo...
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HEALING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
It's time to start healing. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Sign...
Oil
THE FIELDS OF TIMOTHY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Timothy's home in the rolling fields. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Y...
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TIMOTHY'S DREAMING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Timothy drifts off in the warm afternoon sun. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: S...
Oil
SOMETHING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
An abstract view of the controlled chaos of every day. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang:...
Oil
OUTBREAK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Feeling the impact of these strange days. Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract ...
Oil
CONTAGIOUS ONE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Feeling the impact of these strange days. Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract ...
Oil
FLATTEN THE CURVE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Feeling the impact of these strange days. Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract ...
Oil
FALSE POSITIVE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Feeling the impact of these strange days. Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract ...
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