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John Small - Artist
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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.
I found an old song I wrote and recorded in the mid-1980s when I was a teenager, just me and a Tascam 4-track cassette recorder. The audio is raw and imperfect, but full of heart and memory. I paired it with a restored photo from that era.
Link in comments. 🎸🌊
#AnalogRecording #1980sMusic
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 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. 🌊📖
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 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
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 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. 🍂
November 2, 2025 at 7:04 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

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October 31, 2025 at 2:23 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-...
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-...
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-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 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
October 23, 2025 at 7:31 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
October 21, 2025 at 6:55 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
October 20, 2025 at 3:59 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)

www.facebook.com/share/v/195x...
October 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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
October 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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
October 10, 2025 at 4:42 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
October 5, 2025 at 3:27 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
October 1, 2025 at 4:24 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)
September 28, 2025 at 7:08 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
September 15, 2025 at 5:33 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
From 1632 to Cape Cod’s Highland Light, The Small Family Legacy tells 400 years of family and New England history. A perfect autumn read with a cup of tea. 🍂📖
(Link in comments)

#author #book #capecod #northtruro #isaacsmall #johnfksmall #HighlandLighthouse #Lighthouse #TheSmallFamilyLegacy
September 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🍂 “The Bow of Summer” — a glimpse from my upcoming book, 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear'.
A quiet farewell to summer. A gentle welcome to fall.
Coming this autumn.

#JonwellTheGnomeBear #AutumnVibes #book #author #CozyReads #ComingSoon #gnome #bear #JohnFKSmall #JohnSmallArtist
September 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
My children's book, The Adventures of Thomas the Lighthouse Mouse, scheduled for release spring 2026.

#book #author #childrensbook #mouse #Lighthouse #HighlandLighthouse #NorthTruro #CapeCod #Massachusetts #JohnFKSmall #JohnSmallArtist
August 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If you’d like to follow along with my new book releases & work-in-progress updates, I’d love for you to join my email newsletter.

👉 Sign up here: eepurl.com/hBwQa5
It’s free, and it helps me share stories directly with the people who care most about them. 🌿📖

#MailingList #JohnFKSmall #Books
August 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM