Below you will find the tutorial to paint a snail rock. It is great for beginners and introduces a few fun techniques you can use on other rock painting designs!
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We have a lot of animal rocks because they are fun to hide around. Kids (and adults) love to find them! You can add a cute little saying to your snail rock like we did here “slow down” or just paint a snail on it and call it good!
Supplies for this Snail Painted Rock
We love to paint our designs on rocks, but you can follow this tutorial on other mediums as well. For this snail design we are using water-based paint pens. Pick 2 colors that can blend well together. Then you will need a color for the snails body. Black for lining (extra fine tip works best) and a touch of white for the eye highlight!
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How to Paint a Snail 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 drawing a big spiral on your rock. Then color block each color along one side of the spiral. You can blend these colors together using the tip of your paint pens. You can also use a damp paint brush to help blend your colors together.
Add on your snail’s body and begin creating the spiral design. Starting near the center create curved lines all the way around the spiral. Start with them spaced apart and then fill in between them. This will help you curve around the spiral while keeping your curves consistent.
- If you are using this tutorial to paint a rock, make sure to seal your painted rocks before putting them out into the world!
Snail Rock Painting Video Tutorial
Watch the full tutorial in the video below!
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