The Art of Painting Animals on Rocks

Absolutely love this book! Lin Wellford is the best at giving any beginning rock painter the pictures, instructions, and tips needed to be successful. I found a new hobby that I totally love, thanks to this author. She is also right when she says the search for rocks is part of the fun. It is like a treasure hunt! You will not find a better book to use learning to paint rocks. I highly recommend it.

I had never painted a rock but was looking for a new hobby. Followed her step by step instructions and hey! She makes it easy and fun.

Simply wonderful! This book was very informative for the first time rock artist. Even though one may have expertise in other areas of painting, the direction and precise information outlined to create furry critter rock creations is perfect, weather you are a skilled artist or a beginner.

I have all of the author's books on the subject and this one is as terrific as each of the others. Instructions are easy to follow and, with patience and perseverance, I can get a great result. Books are packed with hints, good diagrams, and how-tos. Recommend highly.

I purchased this book determined to get back into painting after retirement and making use of some unused river stones my husband had bought for a garden project. I would have given more stars but important information is missing in the instructions. Specific paint color for each step and brush size is a must to effectively complete a first time project. Much is left to assumption.

I bought this book for a mother/daughter craft project and we had a fun afternoon painting rocks. This book is beautifully illustrated and inspires your creativity to try painting rocks. Step by step instructions guide you through easy projects such as our fun bugs, up to much more intricate paintings with emphasis on the furry textures.

I have a nostalgia for this book: I first picked it up in a library in the 90's and got so excited about rock painting that our front entry was greeted by a variety of small pebble animals. I wasn't much of an artist then, and it showed, but I was still very proud of my creations and my parents still keep the little rocks as key-hiding stones in their front yard. (Shh! Don't tell them I let you know where their key is hidden!)In any case, when I stumbled across this book nearly a decade later, I absolutely had to have my own copy. Thankfully, the book was popular enough (and it should be, it's a great book) that finding used copies is quite easy. I was also delighted to know that there are several sequels to these books with new ideas and great photos.In any case, you're probably wondering why I'm writing more about me than the book, so... back on topic.This book (as well as Lin Wellford's other "Painting <XYZ> on Rocks") is the master of its genre, all other books I've seen have been small in detail, depth, and variety in comparison to this one. While it does follow the standard "Step 1...", "Step 2..." style of direction, i.e. learning by direct imitation, Lin Wellford also goes into variations and shows pictoral samples of alternate versions of her works. In fact, you could probably buy just one of her books and have all the knowledge necessary to create an indefinite amount of other animals and objects on rocks as long as you had the inspiration. For those of us who like to imitate some (all) of the time, directly following her step-by-step instructions is great, particularly considering how many different types of animals are included.In "Painting Animals on Rocks", there are step by step instructions listed for:- Ladybug- Snake- Turtle- Rabbit- Cat/Kitten (Calico)- Cat (Persian)- Cat (Tabby)- Raccoon- Deer Fawn- Fox- OwlThere is also a brief photo-gallery at the back of the book which includes double-animal rocks, as well as a general rock painting instruction in the front that is quite comprehensive (even to the point of suggesting the type of outdoor craft acrylics, paintbrushes, and suggested tools (either homemade or purchased). I've found the instructional section to be better in some of Lin Wellford's more recent books, so if you're looking for a single rock painting book and you're not picky on patterns, it might be better to try one of her books that was published after this one.

This book is so beautifully written and the instructions so wonderfully detailed that I feel I can actually do this! What an incredible find! My thanks to the author!!

fab book with great ideas

Great step by step guide easy to follow.

Great ideas

Really good book, illustrated well, easy instructions which helps with a hobby I find very relaxing and fun to do .Highly recommended seller

Well illustrated, written with clear instructions of how to use the book. If you love to paint and create beautiful art, you will love this book.

Gorgeous ideas for a very cheap to do hobby. Great instruction - all you need are a few beach rocks and some acrylic paint. Highest recommendation!

I haven't done this before which is why I purchased this book. I find it very easy to understand with exceptionally good pictures and I can't wait to get started.

Great book with lots of ideas.

Excellent book.

good

Great book

v.interesting

Brill book very informative, arrived very quickly and gives step by step guide for painting, would buy again from here

great book i love it because its so helpful and shows you step by step how to achieve beautiful results

Bought as a present, recipient very pleased!