Showing posts with label rock art painting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rock art painting. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Unique Painted Rock Nativity Sets

Another category of my painted rocks that can be found online is Unique Painted Rock Nativity SetsThis online gallery of painted rock nativities contains sets I've painted over the years.


The nativity set pictured below is my most recent addition to the gallery of painted rock nativity figures. Mary, Baby Jesus, and Joseph have been painted on geometric-shaped rocks. Mary is painted on a round river rock, Joseph is painted on a triangular rock, and Baby Jesus is painted on an oval stone.


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Click here for other views of this one-of-a-kind nativity set


My online gallery of nativity sets visually illustrates how various rock sizes and shapes were used to create nativity sets and figures with unique characteristics. I always enjoy watching the Holy Family come to life as I add paint colors and features to each river rock.


© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks 

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Home & Garden Painted Rocks

With Spring around the corner, I'm anxious to get started on painting more rocks to add to my yard art and garden decor collection.

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Painted Stone Strawberries in a Crate
Home & Garden Painted Rocks showcases gnome homes and other buildings painted on rocks such as a church and Tudor chalet. You'll also see address and memorial markers, flowers, and even a hamburger - all colorfully painted with acrylics on a variety of stones and rocks.


© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Painted Rock Animals & Critters

They say a picture is worth is a thousand words and you can now see many of the painted rocks I've completed since 2007 gathered together in one place online.

Photos of my painted rocks have been organized into 5 categories and today I'll highlight the photo set with the largest collection of hand-painted river rocks I've completed.

Painted Rock Animals & Critters showcases the following animals and critters I've hand-painted on rocks and stones:
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Click here to see more of My Painted Rock Animals & Critters

  • Wild animals - brown bear, polar bear, walrus, chimpanzee 
  • Farm animals - sheep, cow, pigs
  • Birds - owls, toucans, penguins, baby chick
  • Pets - Siamese cat, black cat, calico kittens, stylized cat, cats on sticks, guinea pig
  • Reptiles & Fish - alligator, snakes, lizard, turtle, fish
  • Other Critters - mouse, lady bugs, caterpillar 

I was surprised to see the amount and variety of animal & critter river rocks I've painted since I've picked up the rock art hobby a few years ago. What a menagerie!


© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks

Monday, November 5, 2007

Rock Candy

When painting (or gifting) small rocks and stones it is important to keep in mind that young children and nursing home residents may mistake the brightly painted rocks as candy and attempt to eat them.

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Painted Rock Hamburger & Pickle Look Good Enough to Eat

Some of my nativity sets feature Baby Jesus glued to a piece of bark which makes the piece slightly larger and less appetizing. The bark also becomes a unique, natural manger.

Remember to always consider the possible recipient of rock art paintings; bright or realistic painted rocks can be deceiving.


© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Practice Makes Perfect

It’s been several months since I picked up the hobby of rock art painting. True to the saying, “practice makes perfect,” my skill level has increased with each cute animal, flower, house, and pet that I’ve painted.

I’ve also gotten better at picking out rocks and stones that are suitable to become rock art paintings. Simple, smooth stones are definitely easier to paint than pitted rocks. Smaller stones are more difficult because more precision is required.

Going to the arts & crafts store is more meaningful because I now have a purpose for being there - discovering creative ideas to support my specific hobby of rock painting.