You don't need a green thumb to grow these bloomin' beauties—just some ordinary rocks and acrylic paint.

Turn ordinary rocks into tulips, daisies, petunias and other beautiful, ever-blooming flowers.

You'll find 11 incredible step-by-step projects in all. Clear line drawings and lots of pictures make it fun and easy. Plus, once you learn the basics techniqes, you can paint any type of flower.

They'll brighten any corner of your home, they make great gifts—and they're guaranteed not to wilt!

Introduction
How to Paint...Primroses
How to Paint...Tulips
How to Paint...Daises
How to Paint...Hostas
How to Paint...Petunias
How to Paint...Daffodils
How to Paint...Caladiums
How to Paint...Pansies
How to Paint...Mums
How to Paint...Wreath of Roses
How to Paint...Flower Basket
Index

Other books from Lin Wellford for more rock-painting fun!
Painting Animals on Rocks
Painting More Animals on Rocks
Painting Houses, Cottages and Towns on Rocks

"When I painted my first rock years ago, I certainly never imagined the many possibilities this humble material offered. Even now, whether I'm working on a furry little creature, a vine-covered cottage or a vase of flowers, the thrill of making something beautiful from an ordinary rock never wears off.

I love knowing that every piece I paint is a one-of-a-kind creation; while rocks may be common and plentiful, each and every one is unique. A particularly fine rock, or one with an unusual shape, can still get my creative juices flowing.

And I never tire of hearing people exclaim, 'I can't believe this is just a rock!' Flowers and houseplants are among nature's most vivid and appealing creations, so it's hardly a surprise that people continue to be drawn to them as subjects for their own artistic expression. Rock painting offers a whole new spin on this age-old art form, capturing the beauty of flowers and plants in three dimensions!

Since many of the projects in this book require simply mastering one basic flower or leaf at a time, painting flowers on rocks may be the most accessible rock art of them all. Whatever your skill level, you will quickly discover that compared to a flat surface, it's far easier (and a lot less intimidating) to paint something that already has shape. Rocks offer an exciting and inexpensive painting surface for beginners as well as for those seasoned artists in search of a new challenge.

Best of all, painted rock flowers and plants make ideal gifts for housewarmings, birthdays, anniversaries or as personalized thank-yous. Who wouldn't welcome a handcrafted nosegay of bright blossoms that does double duty as a paperweight?

Perhaps the highest compliments I received were from the butterflies and bees who persistently buzzed around my rock art blooms while I was photographing finished pieces outdoors. Who says you can't fool Mother Nature?"
—Lin Wellford"