Rock mandalas are easy to create when you use Posca Paint pens. (Inspiration for this project is from the Rock Art Handbook by Samantha Sarles.) Note: When you click on certain links in this post, I may receive a commission for the purchase of products. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are two types of mandalas you can create on rocks with Posca paint pens - an outline mandala and a filled-in mandala. As you can see in the photo below, the outline mandala on the…

Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring and Transforming Stones is a great resource for rock decorating ideas.

Here are the rocks I used to paint various types dogs. Most often I chose a loaf-shaped rock for a reclining dog. This is Max. He was a memorial stone and special request. Max was also used in my blog post about "How to Use a Wash and Tint Technique on Painted Rocks." Say "hello" to Deuce. He was a special request for a birthday gift. (The brindle fur was quite a challenge for me.) Meet Mr. Pug. He was painted using this tutorial by Ernestina Gallina. This dog with puppies was painted using…

I used how-to guides from 4 different artists to create these kitty cats painted rocks. Lin Wellford's book, "Painting Pets on Rocks" was the inspiration for this Black Cat painted rock. Design courtesy of Lin Wellford I found Lin's instructions clear and easy to follow. Other cat designs included in Lin Wellford's "Painting Pets on Rocks" book are: Tabby Cat, White Cat, Siamese Cat. Note: When you click on certain links in this post, I may receive a commission for the purchase of products…

Out-of-print design and pattern books will inspire your rock painting projects.

Have you been asked to paint a complex or challenging design on a rock? Try these tips.

Rock Painting Video Tutorial: Glitter Bugs by Rachel's Rocks

No drawing skills? No problem. You can trace a pattern onto a rock and paint it. Supplies Flat, somewhat smooth rock Pattern or photo Graphite transfer paper Pencil or stylus Paints Steps Find a rock with a smooth and/or flat surface. A rock with lots of pits or angles will be difficult to transfer a pattern onto. Even though this rock has pits, the pattern transferred nicely because of it's flat surface. Find a photo or pattern you'd like to paint on your rock. If the photo or pattern is…

Cookie designs provided inspiration for these easy, Thanksgiving holiday painted stones. Cookie designs are fabulous for easy rock painting projects because (in many instances) the decorating how to's can be adapted to rock painting. The first turkey I painted used this Super Simple Turkey Cookies design. I added "Happy Turkey Day" on the reverse side. This next painted rock turkey was a little more detailed and used this Decorated Turkey Cookies design. I painted "Gobble Gobble" on the…

The rock shapes I chose for these adorned, painted elephants were: Round, roly-poly stone (left) Loaf shape (center) Triangular (right) My first step was to paint the elephants without any colorful garments. To help with the proportions and shading I referred to Lin Wellford's book - Painting Zoo Animals on Rocks. Note: When you click on certain links in this post, I may receive a commission for the purchase of products. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Elephant…

How to paint Baby Jesus on a stone - A step-by-step, illustrated tutorial for a unique Christmas painted rock gift.

Helpful rock painting tools and supplies - nice to have for creating painted rocks art

Gesso is an excellent primer for painted rocks. See the results.

Learn step by step how to paint a basket of pansies on a rock

No drawing skills? No problem! You can create colorful rock and stone art using these 4 techniques.

I learned about Waverly paints from a fellow rock painter and thought I'd give them a try. They're available exclusively at Walmart in 2 oz. plastic bottles for less than $1.50 per bottle. Plaid (the manufacturer) describes the paint as: Semi-gloss Highly pigmented High-performance Durable Fade-resistant Ideal for indoor and outdoor DIY craft projects Works on decorative glass, wood, paper mache, terra cotta, concrete, and plastic The hues I purchased were: Plaster (off white), Agave (blue)…