by Dawn Harper
I started painting rocks as a fun activity to do with my kids. I found out that I was pretty good at painting. I have never been good at art before. I cannot draw. Even my handwriting is messy, so I was surprised to see how easy painting was for me. I am not saying that I am an accomplished artist, but I am pretty proud of my painted rocks. I have no formal training. This was started on a whim and my kids really enjoy the activity. We love finding painted treasures and hiding new one. My kids usually give me requested items to paint like cartoon characters or mythical creatures, but I like the dark and unusual myself.
I also love classic rock. I grew up listening to the Rolling
Stones, Ozzy Osborne, Kiss, and Queen. When I listen to music it is always
classic rock and roll. So I thought it would be funny to make my own “Rock
Band.” Meaning, painted rocks of rock bands. Get it? I started painting some of
my favorite bands and I have slowly expanded my collection. I also collect dark
and morbid curios. I love skulls and all things gothic and unusual. So, I
decided to paint some popular characters as voodoo dolls. I hope you enjoy my
collection.
I painted my favorite bands that I am slowly adding to. But, I also paint skulls, dragons, dinosaurs, and horror related themed items. I usually have a ton of rocks for Halloween. I turned some of my favorite movie characters into voodoo dolls which I find humorous. This collection is mine. They are my favorites, and I don’t want to hide them. However, I do re-paint these characters from time to time to share. So, if you are out and about and you see a spooky rock painting, I hope you think of me and smile.
Hi Dawn! Wow, what a wonderful blog post. I love your painted rocks. You know, I just had a lesson in social sciences, that taught about our 'strengths'. They are not necessarily something we are good or bad at, rather, something that we love to do, and, that's a personal call. However, I love your work! It's so creative and comes across that you love doing it. I especially like, the 'Day of the Dead' rock, and, the woman's face with the heart on her forehead rock. Thanks so much for sharing....Sheryll Bourdain
ReplyDeleteHey Dawn! your rocks ROCK!! You really have done a wonderful job painting! As someone who is already crafty and enjoys painting things I really enjoyed your post and pictures. My mom realy likes to get rocks like these and leave them at different places, and even collect those that she find and deliver them when we take a trip as well. I think this was a great way for you to express yourself and you truly have a gift! I have also grown up enjoying classic rock myself so this was ecpecially awesome for me to see. Thanks for sharing your post with us and being the first one to post here! Congrats to you! I hope you continue to post your creations, I for one enjoy seeing your talented art! --Tara Hardwick
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn! I absolutely love this! I really love art, and I enjoyed seeing your art! And I love your idea of making your own "Rock Band" out of rocks!! That's pretty witty, lol. On that note, the play on words really rock! Hopefully I can see one of your rocks while I am out and about. It would be really cool to examine them in person! Thanks for sharing. - Kahliaya Batton
ReplyDeleteYour rocks are so beautiful! Your skill in painting is something I wish I had, even though I don't have formal training, it still looks good. If you took painting classes, it would improve your skill. I am the type of person who when I have found a skill that I am good at, hones it. So if you do continue doing your work, hopefully, I get to see it in an exhibit. - Dorothy Estrada
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