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.
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:...
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GENUINE 2, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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BLADE, 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...
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DOUBLE X, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
After the snowstorm, the fallen trees form a double X. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the ...
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FUNKY IRIS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The purple iris seemed to have it's own unique personality. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official cert...
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NO MERCY, 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...
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SQUAREHEAD, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Mr. Squarehead shows up in every meeting. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity sign...
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SNOW PICNIC, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The picnic table remains in hibernation for a while longer. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of ...
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BLACK AND BROWN AND WHITE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
It’s all right in black and brown and white. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: ...
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POUND FOR POUND, 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...
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TORNADO 2, 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...
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IGNITE, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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SHADOW GIRL, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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FIRST SNOW, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The first big snow of the season is always exciting. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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THE PRICE OF OIL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The real price of oil is not calculated in barrels. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
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DISGUISE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A wolf in sheep’s clothing. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Sig...
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GENUINE 3, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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SHOOTER, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
He kicks open the door and blasts a hole in my chest. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...
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BEFORE THE FALL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The final moments before the leaves fall to the ground. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of auth...
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EXPLOSIVE, 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 :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed b...
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SIBLINGS 2, 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...
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TONGUE-TIED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
These businessmen are always stumped by the truth. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
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PEARS 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
First of three studies of a still life with new pears. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to ...
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THE BALES OF TIMOTHY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
He turns the countryside into a sculpture garden. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes ...
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ABUSE OF POWER, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Trending phrases for strange times. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes...
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WE ARE STARS 10, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
"We are star stuff that has taken its destiny into its own hands." - Carl Sagan, Cosmos :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official c...
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Bathed in Light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
when the light surrounds you and lays down with you :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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SHE LOVES ME NOT, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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GIRL IN THE LIGHT, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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CLIQUES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Separate yet connected. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...
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EYE CLOUD, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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FLAIR, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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GROUP DYNAMICS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
We are better together :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signature...
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SUBCONSCIOUS, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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HEAT, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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THE SUN'S PAINTING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A strange summer landscape for a strange summer day. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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THE RED DOOR, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One big, confusing search for the right door. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: S...
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INTERTWINED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
We are tangled and twisted and connected together forever. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to H...
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MISSING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One piece missing from the woodpile for my brother. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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MORE HAPPY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Because we need more happy. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Sign...
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DISJOINTED, 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 :: This piece comes with an official certif...
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Swarm 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Feel the energy that surrounds us. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes ...
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AUTUMN WIND, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The autumn wind cuts through the trees. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed:...
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WE ARE STARS 26, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
"We are star stuff that has taken its destiny into its own hands." - Carl Sagan, Cosmos :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signe...
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CARNIVAL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The vibrant spirit of celebration in a rhythmic dance of colors. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
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WINTER SIGN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Looks like winter is coming sooner than expected. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes ...
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PUMMEL, 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...
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TOWERS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The nuclear cooling towers woke up angry this morning. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: ...
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LATE GARDEN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The garden continues to thrive late into the season. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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HARVEST SHADOW, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Freshly picked vegetables warmed by the late afternoon sun. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artis...
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PUMPKIN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Still life with tomatoes, cabbage, winter and summer squash and a pumpkin. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the arti...
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ROLLING HILLS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The warm summer wind glides over the rolling hills. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
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PAPILLON, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A butterfly finds perfection in a summer flower garden. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ::...
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TOMATOES CZ, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air study of tomato vines growing in our backyard in Prague. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ...
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THE FIGHT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The forest is fighting a losing battle with the wind. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
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CLASH OF SEASONS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A crazy collision of all the seasons in one day. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :...
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LOST LANDSCAPE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting somewhere in an Illinois forest preserve. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ::...
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CLIMATE CHANGE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
“There is no plan B because there is no planet B.â€
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TINA'S PEONIES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Tina is in love with the peonies in the garden. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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MISSISSIPPI GHOST, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
It appeared as if a ghost was following us as we flew over the Mississippi River. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by t...
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