Customer Reviews

Painting Houses, Cottages and Towns on Rocks

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I have never had so much fun with a book before! Being anewcomer to painting I thought I would try my hand at"rocks"--why not? The author, Lin Wellford, has made her instructions to simple to understand. She goes step, by step taking you through the whole process of painting a house or cottage on an ordinary rock. You begin following her instructions, but you suddenly find yourself using your own imagination and making your own little piece of real estate "just a little different" and totally unique! I find this painting on rocks to be a totally relaxing and enjoyable pasttime. I am absolutely amazed at what I have accomplished! So much so, that people I have shown my "rocky real estate" to have asked if I'm willing to sell them! I absolutely recommend this book for many hours of fun and creativity.

I found this book very inspiring. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Very detailed and informative. Leaves lots of room for growth of your own ideas. I would recommend this book to any level of artist from beginner to advanced. Just let your imagination take over.

Few months ago I bought one examplar of this book for myself. But, after showing it to few friends of mine, I had to order 5 more - because they all wanted this book. Doesn't that say something ?

This is a well written and very specific guide to painting houses on rocks. It is beautifully illustrated and offers very specific, understandable and do-able instructions. It is not possible to read this book without feeling encouraged and motivated to get going.

I love the book. It is filled with ideas that will keep me busy for a long time. We enjoy our yard and garden so making these little houses, cottages, and towns will be fun to add to our stepables garden. So thanks Lin for being so creative and for sharing your ideas with others like me.

I was enchanted by the ideas in this helpful and instructive guide to painting gnome houses from rocks you can find in your yard. I showed the book to my crafty ladies group and I had to order 3 more. There are such darling villages and imaginative scenes that are shown in this book,that your imagine just explodes with new ideas of your own. I hightly recommend this book for making something out of nothing!

I'm very satisfied with the books i've bought.
They are very instructive and complete.
They teach the reader to paint rocks step by step, allowing consisting apprenticeship.

I purchased this book because I wanted to teach myself how to paint houses on rocks. I found it very interesting and wanted a try. The book was very helpful and easy to follow. I have painted 3 houses from large rocks and am very proud of my work. I fully recommend the book.

I'm no artist but Lin Wellford gives great instructions with plenty of photos to help even people like me. The results are satisfying and quick, which is important when you like instant gratification. I even made a very small quarter sized version of the gnome home that a three-year old niece immediately grabbed on to. One of the reasons I like to make things is to give them away; painting on rocks is fairly inexpensive and gratifying and appeals to all ages. This is my third book of hers and I recommend it to all crafters and non-crafters alike. You can be as intricate or simple as you like and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Lots of great ideas of rock to houses. Cute & warm samples.