Painting Houses, Cottages and Towns on Rocks Paperback – October 1, 1996

My rock painting projects have evolved to painting rocks shaped like houses in to little houses. But after a few and the somewhat limited pics I found online I was running out of ideas. Luckily during my Google image searches this book kept popping up. I ordered it through another seller so it was used and less expensive. The book has been helpful and I’m glad I bought it. I didn’t read too much of it but there are ideas of window and door shapes that I found to be different than what I’ve been doing. I don’t have any art education-so color mixing and techniques I use are mainly just trial and error. This book does offer some helpful do-able tips in that area also. The one photo that made me smile was the author crouched down looking for rocks-which has become a regular activity for me today when my family and I go hiking now.

Well, if you think you've seen it all, you haven't unless you have this book. If a rock is just a rock to stub your toe on or to border your garden, think again! Painting Houses, Cottages and Towns on Rocks is actually a masterpiece of rock art. Lin Wellford has topped her painting animals on rocks with this book that teaches you step by step how to choose rocks and then create charming cottages, farmhouses, Victorian or Tudor houses on them. It's quite amazing.When I first got this book - I was stumped. I told myself that it was just another book from a talented person who can do this sort of thing with ease. But wait - then I tried it. It's not that hard!! What Lin creates in the book is mesmerizing and amazing, but don't let it stop you from trying! If you like little gnome cottages or grand Victorians, you can paint them on rocks! The start up cost is cheap - a few brushes, some dollar bottles of paint, and free rocks - and you are on your way to astounding friends and family, and even yourself with what you can come up with. I live in an area that has some really old houses and I find myself snatching pictures when they catch my eye - I can use the ideas from them on rocks! Great gift giving ideas too. Who wouldn't want a fun cottage rock to put on a shelf, in the garden or use as a doorstop, whatever the use - they are quite awesome. I highly recommend this book. Lin Wellford provides fun examples and steps to create awesome art - the sky is the limit and your imagination can go wild with this technique. This isn't a cheesy guide either - it's 128 pages of step by step instructions and stunning examples for people to really learn from the book. I love it! The author is talented, but she shares it well so others can learn too.

Used for ideas. Great starter but of course now I just google and get how to information and get step-by-step videos for doing my Rocks

I Love this book! The instructions are clear and concise! The author "Lin Wellford" breaks down the process so that each stage is easy to understand. She includes suggestions for types of rocks to use, paint, brushes, and she even has suggestions for evening out those not so perfect rocks! I think this is my favorite rock painting resource book! All of the styles on the cover have their own section and suggested painting style! Truly a well thought out book on the art of rock painting!

I'm no artist but Lin Wellford gives great instructions with plenty of photos to help even people like me. The results are satisfying and quick, which is important when you like instant gratification. I even made a very small quarter sized version of the gnome home that a three-year old niece immediately grabbed on to. One of the reasons I like to make things is to give them away; painting on rocks is fairly inexpensive and gratifying and appeals to all ages. This is my third book of hers and I recommend it to all crafters and non-crafters alike. You can be as intricate or simple as you like and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

These had great instructions for the novice. I have taken off on my own and look at rocks now as what they could be instead of what they are. Makes one look at our feet more.I lived in a small town when I started this hobby, painted local businesses and gave as gifts to them. Soon I had a business going from folks who saw them in the shops.And went on to portraits of families pets. I lived on a river so had plenty of shapely rocks for my projects.

I have turned a large garden berm into a fairy garden. I have tiny fairies on a swing hanging from the trees and "doors" placed on tree trunks with tiny staircases. But my wooden fairy house I built years ago has fallen apart in the weather. Rocks! What a great idea! I am painting fairy cottages using the author's ideas, and putting my own twist on them, to fill it up with fairy cottages. I try to paint one every weekend. It is great fun. The grandkids love it!

Spotted this book when searching for fairy garden items, and decided to try make my own. Have been having a blast creating tiny homes for 'gnomes' out of rocks found in my yard. I have a decent supply of craft paint and a lot of rocks in my yard, as well as a pretty creative imagination, which helps. The book is pretty basic and takes things step by step, so I think almost anyone could do this. I think the price was reasonable for the amount of information and ideas contained within.