Painting Houses, Cottages and Towns on Rocks

by Lin Wellford

Transform ordinary rocks into amazing little houses and cottages. You don't have to be an artist to experience the fun of this simple yet exciting craft. Lin Wellford revitalized the art of painting on rocks, and her imaginative and innovative use of rocks and stones as art material continues to attract new fans. This book offers a range of projects, from basic cottages that any beginner can master, to A-frame chalets, farm houses, barns, churches, shops and storefronts, Tudor houses and even elaborate Victorian style mansions. Among the most popular projects are Wellford's 'gnome homes', which feature thatched roofs and can be further enhanced by the addition of wood filler to create dimensional eaves. A handful of acrylic paints, a few assorted brushes, and a pencil are all that is needed to get started with this intriguing craft. It's a perfect low-cost art activity for families, children's art classes, senior citizen groups, Scout troops and more. Paint one, or create an entire village to display. Add snow to the roofs and wreaths to the doors to transform your houses into a Christmas village. Because rocks are hard to break, these charming creations are likely to become treasured heirlooms, to be passed down through generations.

Genres: Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[Mike (the Paladin) · Rating 5 out of 5]

My wife was an artist and into many crafts. I tried to find things we could share. As she got less and less well, these things needed to be "doable" while sitting. I found this book and while we never got to do much with it it was one we enjoyed together.

If you're like me and enjoy gardening and fantasy...you can make an interesting little "stone village" and have fun doing it.

[Samantha Hawkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hosts valuable tips and inspiration

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

The same part of me that wants to create gingerbread houses wants to do this too. Instead, I just look at books and admire what others do.