Today I am sharing my Gecko Rock stone which happens to be my favourite animal painted rock that I have painted so far. I absolutely love this cute Gecko stone and am really pleased with the final result.
If you're looking for easy rock painting ideas then you have come to the right place. We have lots of fantastic examples of painted rocks here on The Inspiration Edit. You can check out my whale rock stone. It's a super cute painted rock.
In fact I am currently working on some Very Hungry Caterpillar Story stones which I am looking forward to sharing in the coming weeks. We also have some fantastic DIY number painted rocks to help children learn to count.
If you want to learn how to paint rocks and make story stones then enjoy this fantastic and super cute rock stone painting idea.
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Great for Outdoor Fun: It’s a perfect craft for a day outdoors, collecting rocks and turning them into art.
- Easy to Follow: Even little ones can enjoy this craft, with simple steps and basic supplies like rocks, paint, and brushes.
- Nature-Inspired Craft: It’s a wonderful way to incorporate nature into creativity, making the finished product even more special!
The Gecko Painted Rock
So why paint a Gecko?
When I lived in the Pacific Island of Tonga, we had Gecko's everywhere. It was really common to see these creatures crawling around on the walls. It became normal and something I got used to.
The first time I ever saw a Gecko in my bedroom was strange but over time I got used to it over time and came to like them. This memory inspired my story stone painting today. I sure hope you love it!
Supplies
- One rock stone
- 1 lead pencil
- Posca Pens
- Sketch Paper
- Paint Tray (optional)
You can find story stones to paint locally, buy them from amazon. Visit hobby craft or find hobby lobby rocks to paint!
🖌️ How To Make Gecko Rock Painting for Kids
Here is my tutorial of how to paint this cute animal rock stone.
- I began by drawing my design on my sketch pad. I find that if I draw the image I want to paint first it always turns out better than if I just go freestyle on a rock.
- Next I copied my image from the paper to the rock. In my experience the smoother the rock the better the rock stone image. Story stones are really fun for kids and can help with building the imagination as well as supporting the development of fine motor skills through drawing and painting.
- Next I used a metallic green posca pen to draw some shade on my Gecko rock stone.
- This was then followed by filling in the Gecko's body, arms and legs with the green posca paint pen.
- I used the white posca pen to paint the Gecko's eyes and add shade to the legs.
- I then added the mouth and tongue, some purple shading and began to fill in the rest of the stone.
- I finished colouring the whole Gecko with my posca paint pens and was really pleased with how it looked.
- Step 8: The final step was to outline the Gecko with a black posca pen.
I really do love this rock stone and will be keeping it for my collection. Once we have enough cute animal rock stones, we can use them for tory telling and creative play!
I want to do some more creatures as this is what I enjoy painting the most. Cute animals!
So what do you think? Would you like to paint some super cute rock stones?
It's a fun activity for those with chronic illness like myself or as a fun craft for kids.
Enjoy.
💡 Pro Tip: Paint additional animals like butterflies or caterpillars to build a diverse set of story stones for educational activities.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Gecko Rock Painting for Kids
- Sketch Before Painting: Begin by drawing your gecko design on sketch paper to refine details before transferring it to the rock.
- Choose Smooth Rocks: Select smooth, flat stones to make painting easier and achieve a cleaner finish.
- Use Posca Paint Pens: Employ Posca pens for vibrant colors and precise application, ideal for detailed designs.
- Layer Colors for Depth: Apply a metallic green base, then add white for eyes and purple for shading to create dimension.
- Outline with Black: Finish by outlining the gecko with a black Posca pen to define shapes and enhance contrast.
- Incorporate into Story Stones: Use the painted gecko rock as part of a collection for storytelling and imaginative play.
💭 FAQs
You'll need a smooth rock, lead pencil, Posca paint pens (green, white, black, purple), sketch paper, and optionally, a paint tray.
First, sketch the gecko on paper, then transfer the design onto the rock. Use Posca pens to color and outline the gecko, adding details like eyes, mouth, and shading.
Yes, it's a fun and easy activity for kids, helping to develop fine motor skills and creativity.
Absolutely! Once completed, the gecko rock can be part of a collection of story stones, enhancing imaginative play and storytelling activities
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- Snowman Story Stone
Gecko Rock Painting For Kids
Materials
- One rock stone
- 1 lead pencil
- Posca Pens
- Sketch Paper
- Paint Tray optional
Instructions
- 1. Draw your design on a sketch pad first and copy the image from the paper to the rock.
2. Use a metallic green posca pen to draw some shade on Gecko rock stone.
3. Fill the Gecko’s body, arms, and legs with the green posca paint pen.
4. Use a white Posca pen to paint the Gecko’s eyes and add shade to the legs.
5. Add the mouth and tongue, some purple shading, and fill in the rest of the stone.
6. Outline the Gecko with a black Posca pen.
these are so good. I might surprise my nephew with some in his garden