This love heart is such a fun design to paint on rocks. I don’t know if I will ever stop creating fun heart painted rocks because they are perfect to spread kindness all year long!

love heart designs for beginners

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I have been doodling this design as long as I can remember! It is a simple way to make a fun heart design! These rocks are perfect for Valentine’s season or really anytime of year!

Groovy love hearts

Supplies for this Painted Heart Rock

I created these designs on these flat round stones. I LOVE them, but you don’t need them. This can be created on any rock in any size. I grabbed my extra fine tip Artistro black paint marker for the lining. For the colors I used a combination of acrylic paints from my bin. Find all these supplies, including these stones, in the link below!

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Love Heart Layout Step-by-Step

Below you will find step by step images on how to create this design. There is a full video tutorial after if you are looking for more details or tips!

Start by placing a heart on your stone. You can sketch this with pencil first if you need. Add on your L shape with the bottom stretching to the right hand side of your rock. Have the edges curl out a bit. Use the dip in the center to add your V. Then add on your o & e. If you have extra space to the right add in a little heart!

How to paint love in a heart step by step

Next pick your colors and fill in the design. On this dark stone it took 2 coats of paint. You could also fill the design in with white and then your colors. Reline all of your design to give it a nice crisp finish.

  • If you are using this tutorial to paint a rock, make sure to seal your painted rocks before putting them out into the world!

Full Painted Heart Video Tutorial

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Kindness rock painted love heart design