Learn how to paint a shamrock with this simple and fun video tutorial. They are perfect for creating painted rocks for St Patricks Day!
Step-by-step directions to paint a shamrock. A simple St. Patrick's Day rock painting idea.

How to Paint a Shamrock on a Rock

Creating St. Patrick’s Day rocks is an easy transition after a bunch of fun rainbow rocks! Just a touch greener, a dab of gold, and you are well on your way!

One thing you might need to brush up on is how to paint a shamrock. While they look simple getting the shape down can be frustrating for some. So check out this step-by-step video on how to draw a shamrock!

If you are looking at this tutorial and thinking… duh. Then just skip it. However, I have learned that so many people painting rocks are first time artist. Sometimes you just need to see it broken down step-by-step to take the stress out of creating something.

I received several messages after our cat tutorial thanking me for breaking down the design. So here it is! After this tutorial, you will be adding little shamrocks to all of your St. Patrick’s Day Rocks!

See the full-length tutorial at the bottom to get all the step by step directions!

Shamrock Painted RockStep-by-step directions to paint a shamrock. A simple St. Patrick's Day rock painting idea.

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Supplies I used on my Shamrock Rock

I used my 3M Posca Pens for this design. But you can use any green acrylics you have!


For the outlines and lettering, I used my black 1M Posca pen. This makes outlining a breeze!


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