rocks & love

acrylic ink on rocks

Yes, love is the best feeling ever and it never fails!  

Love is a sure foundation, motivation, and inspiration to me.

When I was brainstorming for a special Valentine's gift, I remembered this rock I have written on, then I read the message and I knew what the surface for this project was going to be.

Why a rock? because it is hard, it is used in lasting places, because they are all unique, you can hold it, because you can use it.  

I went rock climbing

hand-washed rocks

what, you don't put rocks in your dishwasher?

initial sketch, Zentangle based

outline in ink

finish with a bit of pencil shading

hip rock

first layer with sketch

adding shade

working with the shape

big elements and sketch

finished without shading

the rock had lines to write on

sketch with chalk

inked

I really went rock climbing into a quarry and chose each rock to fill a bucket. From the bucket I chose the ones that fit my recipients' personalities & design, that was fun!

The FIRST one is a delicate intricate design on what seems a smooth surface.  But that rock had so much going on in texture and color, like L's personality.

The SECOND,  a cross-section of the intersection of many rich areas.  Contrast that works well together, a striking variety that works as one.  Like it's recipients, complementing.  

The third one was the perfect shape for the way these lovely people live.  With a big heart and passion in all they do.  They always have something nice to say or a smile to share, love them!

The FOURTH, my way to say "I love you" that day to B.  And 1 of my many reminders to show it in word or deed.  I like those reminders.

Lots of love.