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.
EASY STREET, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A scene that played out every night on our street in Chicago. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready...
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LEFTOVER MAN 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
An abstract portrait of a leftover man. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed:...
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LEFTOVER MAN 3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
An abstract portrait of a forgotten, leftover man. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes...
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BIG PINK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
There’s one very big pink iris in the flower garden. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authe...
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DEFINITE WINTER, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting on a bitterly cold morning in the forest preserve. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the arti...
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LEFTOVER MAN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
An abstract portrait of a forgotten, leftover man. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
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FURROWS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
This was the last time the field was plowed before the new homes went up. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the ...
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DORMANT TREE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One frozen branch reaches out to a river of ice. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
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NOT SO STILL LIFE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
White and yellow flowers laying on a red tablecloth. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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RONNELLES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Ron always loved the purple irises in the garden. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...
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PRESENCE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Someone else has joined me in the studio today. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes ::...
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BUILD 3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One mild obsession with the construction of a high-rise. Phase 3. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
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CHIAROSCURO 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The power of light against dark, dark against light. They are connected. Forever. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by...
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CASCADE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Last fall was the most brilliant of all. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signe...
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SUMMER 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air abstract impressions from a summer garden. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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NOT IN MY PURVIEW, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Trending phrases in strange times. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes ...
Oil
SUMMER 5, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A summer of color. Thick, vibrant, oils on canvas influenced by the color, movement and texture found in the natural world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes wit...
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SUMMER 9, 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...
Oil
EVERYTHING 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Let's cram everything possible into each day. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: S...
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TWO TIRES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Sunlight pours in on two tractor tires leaning against the hay :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
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MOON BOY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A boy reaches out his arms to his good friend the moon. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang...
Oil
ALONE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
At that moment, he thought he was all alone in the universe. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to...
Oil
BROKEN FENCE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A long time ago the wind made a tree break a fence. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenti...
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ORANGE LILIES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Early morning orange lilies trying to grab some sun. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authent...
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YELLOW LILY FROST, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The morning dew gives the garden a frosted appearance. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of aut...
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BANANAS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Bananas and an orange relaxing in a blue bowl. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity sign...
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RECLAIM, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Giving new life to an older painting that was ruined while drying. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Re...
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CRAZY EYES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
She’s got those crazy eyes that look right through you. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of auth...
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BACKFIST, 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
SIBLINGS 6, 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
BACKHANDED, 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
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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WHITE PINES BRIDGE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting in White Pines Forest State Park, Illinois. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
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BLACK AND BROWN AND WHITE 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a fight between 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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HAMMERHEAD, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Sometimes it feels like a hammer to the head. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: S...
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THORNY SITUATION, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Sometimes we find ourselves in a thorny situation. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes...
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WINDSWEPT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The late summer grasses are swept away by an early autumn wind. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: ...
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FALLEN TREE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The other trees stand guard over their fallen comrade. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang:...
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TED RACING THE SUN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Ted has to get everything done before the sun goes down. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready t...
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LILIES ON BLUE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting of lilies reaching for the light. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity ...
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YELLOW BOWL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Freshly picked green apples in a bright yellow bowl. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity...
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EVIL 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
“To remain silent in the face of evil is itself a form of evil.“ -Sue Monk Kidd :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenti...
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ORANGE MORNING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
This late October morning took on a brilliant orange glow. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to H...
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CRYING MAN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
He doesn't know why he cries. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes ...
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BOMBARDED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
What it feels like when you’re overloaded by everything. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist...
Oil
END, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
This is the end. Beautiful friend. This is the end. My only friend, the end. - The Doors :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of aut...
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BACKSTABBER, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The dangerous part is that you never see them coming. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...
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CONNECTED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
We are all different colors and we are all connected. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...
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FLOATING GARDEN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The flower buds are floating away on a summer afternoon. (Side-stapled canvas, should be framed.) :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certifica...
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THE DEVIL INSIDE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The devil inside looking out. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes ...
Oil
GENUINE 1, 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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GENUINE 4, 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...
Oil
ACROSS THE ROAD, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The landscape always looks better across the road. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang...
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ORANGE LILY WITH BELLS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting in the garden on a hot summer day. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to H...
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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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INTERSECTION, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Looking down from an airplane while passing over a big city intersection. This canvas was painted with a metal garden rake. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This...
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REACTION FORCE, 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
AFTERNOON STORM, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The storm blew across the sky with terror in its eye. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
Oil
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 :...
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