Rock Painting

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Rock Painting

Postby Azusateach » Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:13 am

There was some discussion here (I think) about rock painting a while back. I've been trying my hand at it, and enjoy it, especially mandalas and "dotting". I like the bright colors, and they make me happy. Here are a few that I've done recently ...

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Re: Rock Painting

Postby Bethers » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:11 am

Beautiful!
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby BarbaraRose » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:16 am

I like the dots. Very creative.
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby havingfunnow » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:58 am

I love the "pawprint"!
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby MandysMom » Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:43 pm

I like your use of color and the dimension they show off.
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby BirdbyBird » Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:08 pm

I appreciate your steady hand and your patience most of all!
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby monik7 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:53 pm

Those are all absolutely beautiful Laura. I hadn’t heard about doing these. Did you take a class? What kind of paint and brushes do you use?
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby Liz » Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:02 pm

Very cool! Love the colors!
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby Azusateach » Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:21 pm

monik7 wrote:Those are all absolutely beautiful Laura. I hadn’t heard about doing these. Did you take a class? What kind of paint and brushes do you use?
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Thanks, Sandi.

Rock painting is THE thing right now, and there are groups all over the place that do all types. Facebook started a movement called "Kindness Rocks", and it's just taken off from there.

I haven't taken any classes, and can't draw very well at all. "Dotting" is a different skillset, and it suits me. I use acrylics, with an occasional acrylic paint pen. I might try using some watercolor pencils, but that would require drawing a picture ... ;)

Dotting uses different types of tools. Some have been hijacked from other venues, such as these punches:

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And others come from fingernail art:

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It's lots of fun, and quite relaxing. :)
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby longdog2 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:24 pm

Great job on the rocks....they are beautiful. It is a great hobby. Acrylic paint is cheap, need brushes or other tools like this lady used. Then spray with clear spray paint to seal. Fun for all ages and levels of talent.
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby Acadianmom » Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:32 pm

Love your art work. I was wondering how you got the dots so perfect. The Louisiana group I camp with is into crafts. They always have something going on at campouts. I have resisted so far but think I could get interested in rock painting. Not that we have many rocks around here. I have found a couple of painted rocks at campgrounds.

I saw some pictures someone had made using the Mardi Gras beads. They were really pretty but above my skill work I think.

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Re: Rock Painting

Postby dpf » Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:18 pm

They look awesome!
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby longdog2 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:35 pm

You can get a set of acrylic paints and brushes at Walmart for $10. You also need a can of clear spray paint. You can find rocks near a river or beach or even landscaping at a supermarket or park. Just pick up a couple to start. Some people also buy them at Lowes or other stores but they are pretty plentiful in nature too. The rounded ones found near a water source are easier to paint.
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby bluepinecones » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:47 pm

Outstanding job. Not sure I could do the dots and know I cannot draw.
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Re: Rock Painting

Postby asirimarco » Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:32 am

those are amazing -
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