In August 2020, we created and distributed art kits to complete the following projects.  Although the art kits have all been distributed, gather the list of supplies and follow the steps in the video to create this fun project. 

Art Kit Video: Painted Rocks!

Watch this video for a step by step demonstration to help you paint your rocks.  Learn tips, tricks, and see ideas of painted rocks for inspiration.  Learn more about the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, and the painting by James Hope titled Rainbow Falls that inspired this project.

SUPPLIES TO MAKE 2 PAINTED ROCKS:

If you do not have an art kit, here are the supplies that are used in the Video. If you do not have these supplies, we encourage you to experiment with what you have at home. Please send us photos of the finished product! 

  • 2 clean, smooth rocks

  • Acrylic craft paints, assorted colors

  • Paint brushes 

  • Water cup/bowl

  • Paper plate, or scrap of cardboard, to serve as a paint palette 

  • Paper towel, or napkin, to blot paintbrush 

  • Newspaper to cover working area

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.