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.
WITCH HUNT, 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 ...
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TRUNK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The scarred old tree trunk won't give in to winter. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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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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IN THE PINK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Surround yourself with strong, inspirational women. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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CONTEMPLATIVE GIRL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A contemplative girl having a contemplative moment. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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Witness, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
“Do not be silent; there is no limit to the power that may be released through you.†? Howard Thurman :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...
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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 ::...
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ISOLATION, 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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SLIPPING AWAY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A lazy afternoon is slipping away on a warm breeze. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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SQUASHED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Aggressively painted over a still life with summer squash. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to H...
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SUMMER 7, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
An afternoon 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...
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FLOURISH 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Each stroke conveys energy by growing, thriving and flourishing. This piece invites the viewer to embrace the beauty of nature, transforming any space into a bastion of hope and sere...
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COBALT SEA, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Floating around in a sea of blue. :: 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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CURRENTS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Let the cobalt blue currents carry you somewhere new. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
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SPRING FOREST 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A brightly lit clearing in the forest draws me closer. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the a...
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RED DRAGON, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
"Red Dragon" embodies a fiery spirit, evoking a sense of undulating passion and untamed energy. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentici...
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YELLOW DRAGON, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
"Yellow Dragon" pulses with life, offering not just a visual experience but an emotional uplift. The textured patterns ebb and flow across the canvas like waves of light. :: Painting...
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BIG DATA 5.2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Enjoying a slice of big data from the natural world. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Re...
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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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FRONT BIRCH, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A heavy snow illuminates the birch in the front yard. :: Painting :: Abstract :: 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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BIG DATA 5.3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Enjoying a slice of big data from the natural world. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...
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EARTH MOVES 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
"There's something magic in the air tonight, I can feel the Earth move. And it moves me." - mike oldfield. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate ...
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HOPE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The first signs of spring are popping up in the forest. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang...
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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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BUILD 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One mild obsession with the construction of a high-rise. Phase 4. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
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LUCID, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
"All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream." - Edgar Allan Poe - :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the ...
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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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VIOLETS ARE BLUE, 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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QUIVER, 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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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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ORGANIC, 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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EARTH MOVES 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
"There's something magic in the air tonight, I can feel the Earth move. And it moves me." - mike oldfield :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate o...
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CORAL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
It's like we are slowly floating over a coral reef. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Ye...
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MAD MAN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Fighting the war inside your own head. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: ...
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SUMMER 11, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
An abstract summer garden, painted en plein air. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :...
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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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RHYTHMS, 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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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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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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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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BIG DATA 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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