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December 3, 2017 · 43 Comments

Art Therapy And A Peacock Rock Stone

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Over the past two months I have been quite unwell. Not only with my health conditions but I have recently felt really down. It’s been a difficult time for me.

My parents returned to their home in New Zealand in September and although we have face time, it’s just not the same as being able to see one another in person. I find drawing quite therapeutic and so I decided to try and give painting a go.

peacock rock stone

I didn’t really know if I would be good at this but I wanted to try it out. I remember drawing cute animals and characters as a young teenager and my teacher mocking my work because it was not realistic.

That teacher really influenced me negatively. I have always believed that I am rubbish but over the past two months I have discovered that I am not as bad as I thought. I can draw and I am going to work on this talent.

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What You Need For This Painted Rock

  • drawing pad,
  • pencil,
  • posca paint pens
  • rock stone.
peacock rock stone

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I have really enjoyed painting milk bottles and rock stones.

I am loving it so much that  I am hoping to paint more stones and share them each week here on the blog.

peacock rock stone

So today I am sharing my peacock rock stone which turned out pretty cool.

I’m not sure what it is about drawing and painting but it helps me to relax and not feel as sad.

peacock rock stone

Every time I miss my parents and feel really down I draw. I’ve found it really hard to write.

When I am unwell I can write but when I just feel sad and miss my family I draw and paint and it really does help.

peacock rock stone

I honestly did not think I could make something like this.

I did not know it was in me but I did it and am super pleased.

peacock rock stone

I’ve discovered something which helps me when I feel sad. It helps me to feel happy again and is quite therapeutic. I have a goal to save up and visit my parents in New Zealand.

It is quite expensive and so will take a long time to save, especially with the ongoing medical costs I have.

peacock rock stone

So I have a plan, I am going to try to make and sell some rock stones and save to visit my family.

Then whenever I feel sad and miss my Mum and Dad I can go paint a rock and know I’m doing something to help reach my goal of seeing them again.

peacock rock stone

I have discovered something I love and have even made a new category on the blog specifically for Rock Painting. I am excited and need to look into how I can sell these stones I paint.

I am thinking of getting Modge Podge to seal them. I have a lot to learn but am excited. I also plan to make story stones too.

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peacock rock stone

I really do hope things go well and that I can make something of these stones. I need to make a plan. If I could paint and sell three thousand stones it would cover the cost of a trip to my family. I have to try.

Angela x

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  1. robin rue says

    December 4, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    That painted rock is gorgeous. I love all the detail you put into it.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:33 am

      Thanks Robin. I loved making it.

      Reply
  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    December 4, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    That is a super cute craft! Crafts like this that require a bit of concentration are perfect for calming you down and putting your worries aside for a bit.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:34 am

      They sure are!

      Reply
  3. Michelle Waller says

    December 4, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    This is such a cute design! We have a local rock painting group and it is so relaxing and a great way to relieve stress.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:30 am

      oh that’s cool. I would love to join a group!

      Reply
  4. Liz Mays says

    December 4, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    Wow, great job on the artwork! This is such a cool way to relieve that extra stress.

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  5. Pam Wattenbarger says

    December 4, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    I love the way you drew the peacock on this stone! Your art style is really lovely.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:24 am

      Thanks. I like cute cartoony styles.

      Reply
  6. Marvelous Mommy says

    December 4, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    You are so talented! I like the idea of using Modge Podge to seal them!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Thanks. I think it is a good sealer!

      Reply
  7. Vera Sweeney says

    December 5, 2017 at 12:18 am

    These look so cool! Looks easy to make, even for someone like me who isn’t very artsy!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:24 am

      It is easy and fun!

      Reply
  8. Christie says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:38 am

    What a cool therapy stone! I love the simplicity and the colors!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:24 am

      it is lovely!

      Reply
  9. Travel Blogger says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:39 am

    This turned out so nicely! I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. I always find that a creative outlet always helps me too when I am depressed. I love this peacock design. In my town, people paint rocks and hide them all over. When you find one, you are supposed to re-hide it somewhere new. I will have to try out this peacock design. So cute!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:22 am

      That is a great thing!

      Reply
  10. Our Family World says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:46 am

    Wow. That is a nice craft. Really pretty and unique. I am happy you have found a way to relieve your loneliness. Writing and painting is therapeutic! I think you can find a good market for those stones. They would make good paperweights.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:21 am

      it really does help! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Estelle Erasmus says

    December 5, 2017 at 2:34 am

    This is really lovely. My husband used to live in New Zealand and I have visited there. I hope you can accrue enough from your rock stones to visit.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:21 am

      I sure hope so. It would be great!

      Reply
  12. jdesrosiers20 says

    December 5, 2017 at 3:02 am

    Your painted rock came out great. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:21 am

      thanks. I am excited to do more.

      Reply
  13. briannemanz says

    December 5, 2017 at 3:41 am

    What a cool craft, I know I would love to do something like this! That rock came out amazing!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:15 am

      I was really pleased with the outcome.

      Reply
  14. Erin Crowell says

    December 5, 2017 at 5:11 am

    These are so stinkin’ cute! I love how you drew out the design before copying it to the rock. That’s such a great idea!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:15 am

      Thankyou. I think it is so fun Erin1

      Reply
  15. Melanie Poulos Walsh says

    December 5, 2017 at 5:14 am

    That is so lovely! My sister is painting rocks with her middle schoolers and this would be great inspiration.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:15 am

      oh thanks. I hope to share lots of ideas on here in the coming weeks.

      Reply
  16. Sara Welch says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:25 am

    Wow, that is very cute and impressive! I love painting on rocks and leaving them around town for people to find.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:06 am

      oh that would be a great idea!

      Reply
  17. Marissa Zurfluh says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:26 am

    I really hope you have success in selling these! That would be such a blessing.

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Oh it would be brilliant. I sure hope I can do! Thanks Merissa!

      Reply
  18. Toni Dash says

    December 5, 2017 at 8:18 am

    This is really cool! I love how art can be therapeutic!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:05 am

      It really is and I am certainly enjoying it.

      Reply
  19. Kiwi says

    December 5, 2017 at 8:20 am

    These rocks crafts are always fun to see them on your blog. I am really getting into it!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:04 am

      oh thanks kiwi. I am enjoying sharing them.

      Reply
  20. AnnMarie John says

    December 5, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    You’re very talented! I think the stones is a good start. It’s also nice to consider turning these into stickers that you could sell on online platforms especially since journaling is such a huge thing right now! I hope you do well!

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    • Angela says

      December 5, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      That is a good idea. Thanks,

      Angela

      Reply
  21. Shannon Gurnee says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Oh my goodness – I love the way this rock looks! I would love to make something like this for our room.

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  22. Carol Cassara says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:20 am

    I love it! It’s really adorable and I’m sure you’ll go a long way with it! It’s definitely something fun to do as well, to take your mind off the stress with life.

    Reply
  23. Diana says

    January 6, 2018 at 11:50 am

    That is a super cute craft! I love how you drew out the design before copying it to the rock. That’s such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      January 8, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

      Reply

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