John Small - Artist
@johnsmallartist.bsky.social
MA vegan Illustrator, storyteller & author (The Small Family Legacy) | Married
www.johnsmallartist.com
Massachusetts resident with deep ancestry roots to Cape Cod, especially in Truro.
www.johnsmallartist.com
Massachusetts resident with deep ancestry roots to Cape Cod, especially in Truro.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I only plan a couple of bookstore signings each year, and the next is at Tidepool Bookshop, Worcester MA — Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I only plan a couple of bookstore signings each year, and the next is at Tidepool Bookshop, Worcester MA — Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
The hardcover Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is worth the wait—premium pages, vivid art!
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The hardcover Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is worth the wait—premium pages, vivid art!
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
Sometimes “creative order” looks like photo 2… and sometimes like photo 3. 😅
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
November 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Sometimes “creative order” looks like photo 2… and sometimes like photo 3. 😅
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
It's Halloween!!!! 🧙♀️ 🧹 👻
This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
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This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's Halloween!!!! 🧙♀️ 🧹 👻
This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
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A unique mystery with a unique investigator. Inclusive fiction from Paul and Michael. (a unique writing team) #mystery #reading #kindle #paperback
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A unique mystery with a unique investigator. Inclusive fiction from Paul and Michael. (a unique writing team) #mystery #reading #kindle #paperback
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
My YouTube channel has a new look!
Explore art tutorials, gentle living & storytelling:
🎨 Where quiet becomes story, and stillness becomes illustration & song.
Subscribe → youtube.com/@JohnSmallmu...
#ArtChannel #Illustration #NeurodivergentArtist #GentleLiving #Storytelling #JohnSmallArtist
Explore art tutorials, gentle living & storytelling:
🎨 Where quiet becomes story, and stillness becomes illustration & song.
Subscribe → youtube.com/@JohnSmallmu...
#ArtChannel #Illustration #NeurodivergentArtist #GentleLiving #Storytelling #JohnSmallArtist
October 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
My YouTube channel has a new look!
Explore art tutorials, gentle living & storytelling:
🎨 Where quiet becomes story, and stillness becomes illustration & song.
Subscribe → youtube.com/@JohnSmallmu...
#ArtChannel #Illustration #NeurodivergentArtist #GentleLiving #Storytelling #JohnSmallArtist
Explore art tutorials, gentle living & storytelling:
🎨 Where quiet becomes story, and stillness becomes illustration & song.
Subscribe → youtube.com/@JohnSmallmu...
#ArtChannel #Illustration #NeurodivergentArtist #GentleLiving #Storytelling #JohnSmallArtist
The video of Francis Small can be seen at the link below.,
He spent most of his life in Maine, but later, moved to North Truro, MA.
(read about Francis & my ancestors in my book, The Small Family Legacy).
Click the link below to see it:
youtu.be/oMlyiKlFdXM
#FrancisSmall #Maine #NorthTruro
He spent most of his life in Maine, but later, moved to North Truro, MA.
(read about Francis & my ancestors in my book, The Small Family Legacy).
Click the link below to see it:
youtu.be/oMlyiKlFdXM
#FrancisSmall #Maine #NorthTruro
October 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The video of Francis Small can be seen at the link below.,
He spent most of his life in Maine, but later, moved to North Truro, MA.
(read about Francis & my ancestors in my book, The Small Family Legacy).
Click the link below to see it:
youtu.be/oMlyiKlFdXM
#FrancisSmall #Maine #NorthTruro
He spent most of his life in Maine, but later, moved to North Truro, MA.
(read about Francis & my ancestors in my book, The Small Family Legacy).
Click the link below to see it:
youtu.be/oMlyiKlFdXM
#FrancisSmall #Maine #NorthTruro
There are many videos I post over on YouTube which don't fit the format here.
Link to my channel below if you'd like to subscribe (it's free).
youtube.com/@johnsmallmu...
#JohnSmallArtist #JohnSmallMusic #illustration #songs #storytelling
Link to my channel below if you'd like to subscribe (it's free).
youtube.com/@johnsmallmu...
#JohnSmallArtist #JohnSmallMusic #illustration #songs #storytelling
October 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
There are many videos I post over on YouTube which don't fit the format here.
Link to my channel below if you'd like to subscribe (it's free).
youtube.com/@johnsmallmu...
#JohnSmallArtist #JohnSmallMusic #illustration #songs #storytelling
Link to my channel below if you'd like to subscribe (it's free).
youtube.com/@johnsmallmu...
#JohnSmallArtist #JohnSmallMusic #illustration #songs #storytelling
It was so great joining Dan Watson on stage at Mystic Village gazebo yesterday, just like old times!
Dan & I learned to play guitar & sing together years ago.
I have many creative projects in the works, music is part of that - more info soon!!!
(Touched-up photo)
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Dan & I learned to play guitar & sing together years ago.
I have many creative projects in the works, music is part of that - more info soon!!!
(Touched-up photo)
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October 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It was so great joining Dan Watson on stage at Mystic Village gazebo yesterday, just like old times!
Dan & I learned to play guitar & sing together years ago.
I have many creative projects in the works, music is part of that - more info soon!!!
(Touched-up photo)
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Dan & I learned to play guitar & sing together years ago.
I have many creative projects in the works, music is part of that - more info soon!!!
(Touched-up photo)
www.facebook.com/share/v/195x...
Maine, 1663 — Francis Small fled into the pines…
and watched his home burn to the ground.
Video coming to my YouTube channel soon.
Based on my book, 'The Small Family Legacy'.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2XQLV4
#FrancisSmall #SmallFamily #SmallFamilyLegacy #book #author #JohnFKSmall #Maine
and watched his home burn to the ground.
Video coming to my YouTube channel soon.
Based on my book, 'The Small Family Legacy'.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2XQLV4
#FrancisSmall #SmallFamily #SmallFamilyLegacy #book #author #JohnFKSmall #Maine
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Maine, 1663 — Francis Small fled into the pines…
and watched his home burn to the ground.
Video coming to my YouTube channel soon.
Based on my book, 'The Small Family Legacy'.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2XQLV4
#FrancisSmall #SmallFamily #SmallFamilyLegacy #book #author #JohnFKSmall #Maine
and watched his home burn to the ground.
Video coming to my YouTube channel soon.
Based on my book, 'The Small Family Legacy'.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2XQLV4
#FrancisSmall #SmallFamily #SmallFamilyLegacy #book #author #JohnFKSmall #Maine
Stories that linger through autumn mist. 📖
From Cape Cod lighthouses to forest lanterns — heritage, reflection & gentle living await.
Discover both books by John F.K. Small on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#booktok #books #Lighthouse #ancestry #gnome #bear #GentleLiving #cozyreads
From Cape Cod lighthouses to forest lanterns — heritage, reflection & gentle living await.
Discover both books by John F.K. Small on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#booktok #books #Lighthouse #ancestry #gnome #bear #GentleLiving #cozyreads
October 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Stories that linger through autumn mist. 📖
From Cape Cod lighthouses to forest lanterns — heritage, reflection & gentle living await.
Discover both books by John F.K. Small on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#booktok #books #Lighthouse #ancestry #gnome #bear #GentleLiving #cozyreads
From Cape Cod lighthouses to forest lanterns — heritage, reflection & gentle living await.
Discover both books by John F.K. Small on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#booktok #books #Lighthouse #ancestry #gnome #bear #GentleLiving #cozyreads
Two autumn reads, each lit by its own lantern of story:
The Small Family Legacy (history & heritage)
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear (gentle living & gratitude)
📚 Available on Amazon 🍁
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#books #ancestry #GentleLiving #JohnFKSmall #author #SmallFamily #gnome #bear
The Small Family Legacy (history & heritage)
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear (gentle living & gratitude)
📚 Available on Amazon 🍁
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#books #ancestry #GentleLiving #JohnFKSmall #author #SmallFamily #gnome #bear
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Two autumn reads, each lit by its own lantern of story:
The Small Family Legacy (history & heritage)
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear (gentle living & gratitude)
📚 Available on Amazon 🍁
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#books #ancestry #GentleLiving #JohnFKSmall #author #SmallFamily #gnome #bear
The Small Family Legacy (history & heritage)
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear (gentle living & gratitude)
📚 Available on Amazon 🍁
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
#books #ancestry #GentleLiving #JohnFKSmall #author #SmallFamily #gnome #bear
Now available in PAPERBACK and HARDCOVER: Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear — an illustrated collection of gentle, seasonal reflections. A book to slow down with, one page at a time. 🍂
Available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #GentleLiving #cozyreads #gratitude #JohnFKSmall
Available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #GentleLiving #cozyreads #gratitude #JohnFKSmall
October 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Now available in PAPERBACK and HARDCOVER: Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear — an illustrated collection of gentle, seasonal reflections. A book to slow down with, one page at a time. 🍂
Available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #GentleLiving #cozyreads #gratitude #JohnFKSmall
Available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #GentleLiving #cozyreads #gratitude #JohnFKSmall
When you’re feeling somber or low, reach for Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear.
A cup of tea, a few illustrated pages, and Jonwell’s gentle reflections can ease even the cloudiest of days. ☕🐻
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #author #gnome #bear #IllustratedBook #gentleLiving #gratitude
A cup of tea, a few illustrated pages, and Jonwell’s gentle reflections can ease even the cloudiest of days. ☕🐻
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #author #gnome #bear #IllustratedBook #gentleLiving #gratitude
October 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
When you’re feeling somber or low, reach for Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear.
A cup of tea, a few illustrated pages, and Jonwell’s gentle reflections can ease even the cloudiest of days. ☕🐻
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #author #gnome #bear #IllustratedBook #gentleLiving #gratitude
A cup of tea, a few illustrated pages, and Jonwell’s gentle reflections can ease even the cloudiest of days. ☕🐻
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
#book #author #gnome #bear #IllustratedBook #gentleLiving #gratitude
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Now available through the Barnes and Noble website, or order at any bookstore.
#autism #disabilites #humor
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#autism #disabilites #humor
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October 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Now available through the Barnes and Noble website, or order at any bookstore.
#autism #disabilites #humor
www.barnesandnoble.com/s/essays%20a...
#autism #disabilites #humor
www.barnesandnoble.com/s/essays%20a...
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Our newest book is on kindle. Essays on trump, Miller and how their madness is impacting those with disabilities. Entertaining, informative and a bit of humor too. (At least we think it's funny.) Please try it.
#essays #disabilities #stephenmiller
www.amazon.com/Essays-Humor...
#essays #disabilities #stephenmiller
www.amazon.com/Essays-Humor...
October 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Our newest book is on kindle. Essays on trump, Miller and how their madness is impacting those with disabilities. Entertaining, informative and a bit of humor too. (At least we think it's funny.) Please try it.
#essays #disabilities #stephenmiller
www.amazon.com/Essays-Humor...
#essays #disabilities #stephenmiller
www.amazon.com/Essays-Humor...
Happy October 1st! 🍂👻
Even in October’s shadows, Jonwell the Gnome-Bear has a page to share…
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is an illustrated seasonal book, where each stand-alone page offers its own reflection and moment of gentle wonder.
Now available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
Even in October’s shadows, Jonwell the Gnome-Bear has a page to share…
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is an illustrated seasonal book, where each stand-alone page offers its own reflection and moment of gentle wonder.
Now available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
October 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Happy October 1st! 🍂👻
Even in October’s shadows, Jonwell the Gnome-Bear has a page to share…
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is an illustrated seasonal book, where each stand-alone page offers its own reflection and moment of gentle wonder.
Now available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
Even in October’s shadows, Jonwell the Gnome-Bear has a page to share…
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is an illustrated seasonal book, where each stand-alone page offers its own reflection and moment of gentle wonder.
Now available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXPHNY6
Just published: Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear! 🐻
This illustrated book offers gentle reflections for all four seasons. Each page stands alone with art, story, and quiet wisdom. A book to revisit through autumn leaves, winter snow, spring blooms, and summer light.
(Link in comments section)
This illustrated book offers gentle reflections for all four seasons. Each page stands alone with art, story, and quiet wisdom. A book to revisit through autumn leaves, winter snow, spring blooms, and summer light.
(Link in comments section)
September 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Just published: Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear! 🐻
This illustrated book offers gentle reflections for all four seasons. Each page stands alone with art, story, and quiet wisdom. A book to revisit through autumn leaves, winter snow, spring blooms, and summer light.
(Link in comments section)
This illustrated book offers gentle reflections for all four seasons. Each page stands alone with art, story, and quiet wisdom. A book to revisit through autumn leaves, winter snow, spring blooms, and summer light.
(Link in comments section)
I joined the Long Hill Report to talk about The Small Family Legacy—from Isaac Small & Highland Light to storms, shipwrecks & history. ⚓ Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/jaOs6BdC5q4?...
#TheSmallFamilyLegacy #HighlandLighthouse #Massachusetts #NorthTruro #CapeCod #JohnFKSmall #book #author
#TheSmallFamilyLegacy #HighlandLighthouse #Massachusetts #NorthTruro #CapeCod #JohnFKSmall #book #author
September 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I joined the Long Hill Report to talk about The Small Family Legacy—from Isaac Small & Highland Light to storms, shipwrecks & history. ⚓ Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/jaOs6BdC5q4?...
#TheSmallFamilyLegacy #HighlandLighthouse #Massachusetts #NorthTruro #CapeCod #JohnFKSmall #book #author
#TheSmallFamilyLegacy #HighlandLighthouse #Massachusetts #NorthTruro #CapeCod #JohnFKSmall #book #author
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September 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The air feels different in September - cooler, quieter. Thought I’d share a new photo as we settle into the autumn. Grateful for all the kind words & support for my book, The Small Family Legacy, these past two months, excited to share my next book, Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear, next month.
September 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The air feels different in September - cooler, quieter. Thought I’d share a new photo as we settle into the autumn. Grateful for all the kind words & support for my book, The Small Family Legacy, these past two months, excited to share my next book, Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear, next month.