Even when the brush's bristles have splayed out and they're no longer useful for fine work they can still be used to create certain effects such as fur. If you wish to create a perfectly smooth surface to work on you can use a wood filler to even out any bumps and edges in the stone or alternatively you can use these imperfections as part of the design. Some artists use gesso as a base coat before they even draw their design while others prefer painting straight on the rock. There are a variety of books to help the beginner. She demonstrates how to place the subject on the rock and the correct way to mix colors through to creating fur lines when painting animals.
Several artists specializing in rock painting also offer classes including some online.
Once you begin painting on rocks it becomes an all-consuming passion from the search for new stones to developing an individual style and learning new techniques. The resulting products from your efforts make great gifts and family heirlooms. Painting on rocks is enjoying a resurge in popularity with people learning to paint animals, houses, people and even flowers on rocks. This art form is suitable for the hobbyist or professional artist. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site.