This week my daughter turned 11 years old. We bought her a Narwhal birthday cake from Asda and she absolutely loved it. As we are huge fans of rock painting, we decided to paint a Kawaii Narwhal Painted Rock.
Rock painting is super fun and can be really easy. We have plenty of painted rock tutorials and ideas here on The Inspiration Edit and we are sure you will love this super cute Kawaii Narwhal.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Adorable Vibes Only: That sweet little smile and blushing cheeks? Total heart-melter.
- Ocean-Inspired Fun: A splash of sea life fun without needing a beach trip!
- Great for Gifting or Hiding: Leave it in a park or gift it as a surprise rock buddy.
Are Narwhals Real?
Yes Narwhals are certainly real. The Narwhal is a beautiful and strange creature found primarily in the Canadian Arctic. Narwhals have a long tusk protruding from their heads. This is actually an enlarged tooth that looks like an Unicorn horn. Due to the large tusk, Narwhals are called the Unicorns of the sea.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- 1 large rock
- 1 pencil
- Eraser
- Posca paint pens
🖌️ How To Draw A Narwhal
The first part of your rock painting involves drawing a narwhal onto your stone. To draw your Narwhal, you can look up images of the narwhal on google or copy the outline I have drawn here on my Narwhal rock stone.
🖌️ How to Paint a Kawaii Narwhal
- Step 1: Begin by painting the belly of the Narwhal.
- Step 2: We are painting a rainbow narwhal so the next step is to choose different colours for your Narwhal stone.
- Step 3: Colour the different sections of your Narwhal whale using whatever colours you have.
- Step 4: I used posca paint pens to fill in the spaces. These are simple and easy to use and are also great for kids. Next I used a black posca pen to colour in the black of the eyes.
- Step 5: Once the colours are filled in, you can add further detail and draw an outline using the black posca pen. This is a fun Narwhal art project and one for both adults and children. Your Narwhal rock stone is now complete!
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💡 Pro Tip: Place the completed narwhal on a rotating display for a minute—this dynamic check reveals hidden drips or uneven spots so you can touch up before final display.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Surface Smoothing: Lightly sand and dust the rock before painting to eliminate bumps, creating an even canvas that helps each layer of color adhere smoothly without visible brush strokes.
- Orientation Check: Rotate the rock under bright light to view your design from all sides, ensuring facial features and horn placement read clearly at every angle before you commit to paint.
- Layer Sequencing: Start with broad background colors and let them cure. Then, use a small brush for fine narwhal details to ensure crisp lines and prevent color bleeding.
- Edge Preservation: While painting borders, rest the rock on a small support so fresh paint isn’t smudged when you handle it, maintaining sharp edges around your design.
- Detail Review: After your initial detailing, step back and examine the rock at arm’s length—this distance helps you spot tiny inconsistencies that are easy to fix before sealing.
- Finish Timing: Apply protective varnish in thin, evenly spaced coats, waiting the full cure time between layers so the sealant dries clear and avoids trapping moisture.
💭 FAQs
Selecting a naturally oval stone that tapers at one end helps mimic a narwhal’s body, teaching kids to match base materials to their intended craft subject.
Smoother rocks absorb paint evenly and reduce brush snags, allowing children to practice flawless strokes and achieve cleaner, more professional-looking finishes.
Yes—grouping stones by shape and texture beforehand trains children to organize materials thoughtfully, building planning habits that streamline the crafting process.
Larger stones give ample room for facial features and tusk painting, whereas smaller ones require finer brush control, helping kids adapt their technique to fit different scales.
Kawaii Narwhal Painted Rock
Materials
- 1 large rock
- 1 pencil
- Eraser
- Posca paint pens
Instructions
- 1. Draw your Narwhal either on a paper first or directly in your stone. You can look up images of the narwhal on google or copy the outline.
2. Paint belly of the Narwhal.
3. Color the different sections of your Narwhal whale using whatever colours you have.
4. Use a black posca pen to colour in the black of the eyes.
5. Add further detail and draw an outline using the black Posca pen.
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