150+ Unique Things to Paint on Rocks
Jump start your creativity by picking an easy rock painting project from the idea list, and get started! Pick one category of things to paint on rocks or mix them all up, the key is to just start painting.
Not sure where to begin? Use my Rock Painting Supplies Guide to get an overview of what you need to get started painting rocks.
Choosing a Rock Design Idea
It’s often easier to start with a basic idea of what to paint on rocks rather than a specific project. This is especially true if you are painting with a mixed age group or one with different experience levels.
If you’re choosing a rock painting idea for adults or more experienced painters, you can make the design more involved and add extra embellishments. For children or beginners, a simpler design is an easier place to start.
Choose a suggestion from the list, and paint your own interpretation!
Nature Things to Paint on Rocks
- Fall leaves
- Mushrooms
- Sunshine
- Clouds
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Seashells
- Rainbow
- Trees
- Snowflakes
- Sunset
- Coral reef
- Plants and Botanicals
- Earth
- Cactus
Painted Rock Phrases
- Inspirational messages
- Snarky quips
- Outdoorsy quotes
- Knock-knock jokes
- Geeky phrases
- Movie quotes
- Puns
- Motivational messages
- Book quotes
- Haiku
- Greetings
- Jokes
Holiday Icons to Paint
- Halloween eyeballs, ghosts, pumpkins, and bats
- Christmas ornaments, trees, and wreaths
- Valentine’s Day hearts and love words
- Thanksgiving turkeys
- July 4th flags, stars, and firecrackers
- Mothers’ Day bouquet
- St. Patrick’s Day shamrocks and gold
- Hanukkah stars and menorahs
- Easter eggs
- Octoberfest pretzels and beer
- Gingerbread houses
- Sugar skull designs
- Mardi Gras masks
- Chinese Lanterns
Animals to Paint on Rocks
- Unicorn
- Turtle
- Panda
- Birds
- Safari animals (lion, zebra, giraffe, etc)
- Fish
- Butterflies
- Flamingos
- Squirrel
- Octopus
- Dragons
- Dogs and Cats
- Chameleon
- Farm animals (cows, pigs, chickens, etc)
Flowers to Paint on Rocks
- Roses
- Dahlias
- Daisies
- Hydrangeas
- Hibiscus
- Bird of Paradise
- Tulips
- Daffodils
- Sunflowers
- Poppies
- Lotus
- Irises
- Orchids
- Pansies
Doodled and Patterned Rock Designs
- Dots
- Mandalas
- Ombre
- Flowers
- Stripes
- Swirls
- Stars
- Spatter paint
- Tie Dye
- Animal print
- Chevron
- Paisley
- Zentangles
- Feathers
Summer Ideas for Rock Painting
- Ice cream cones
- Beach chairs and umbrellas
- Starfish
- Kites
- Beachball
- Flip-flops
- Sports
- Swimming
- Popsicles
- Sandcastles
- Sunshine
- Sand dollars
- Watermelon
- Festive cocktails
Travel Themes for Painted Rocks
- Mountains
- Beach
- Road Signs
- Tents and Campers
- Backpacks
- Hiking Boots
- Airplanes
- Boats
- Country Flags
- Trains
- Maps
- Compass
- Major landmarks (Great Pyramids, Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, etc)
- Passport stamps
Story Stones Themes for Rocks
- Princess
- Vacation
- Cars and Trucks
- Knights and Dragons
- Camping
- Pets
- Home and Family
- Zoo Friends
- Day at School
- Robots
- Gnomes and Fairies
- Weather
- Wizards and Magic
- Under the Sea
Science Things to Paint on Rocks
- Galaxy Painted Rocks
- Beakers and test tubes
- Element Symbols
- Molecules for Caffeine or Serotonin
- Microscope
- Stethoscope
- Rocket Ship
- Volcano
- Fossils and bones
- Dinosaurs
- Brain
- Petri dish
- Cell diagrams
- Interlocking gears
Hobby Themes for Rock Painting
- Sports
- Art reproductions or supplies
- String instruments
- Photography icons
- Game pieces and boards
- Gaming controllers
- Gardening tools
- Piano keys
- Stamp images
- Surfboards
- Stacked books
- Bicycle
- Quilt blocks
- Food drawings
Use these ideas as-is, or as a jumpstart for your own creativity!
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