Painted Rocks

It intrigues me, every time I find a painted rock when I’m hiking, or at a picnic area…or in any unexpected place.

Three of my unfinished rocks among the “teacher’s bunny rock” she painted while she supervised our work.

I mentioned this to a friend and she said she paints rocks and asked if I would like to come over sometime and paint rocks with her. Yes, I said enthusiastically. And she invited three others.

The table was all set for our creative endeavors.

She had all the paint, and brushes, and ideas, for us to be successful in our first-time rock-painting “class”, plus a delightful time was had by all.

We were attentive to our projects and having fun!

I learned some good tips.  I will find time to paint more rocks, with fun designs and encouraging words, and place them on trails, or in my fairy garden, or who knows where???

Our finished pieces.

It’s a fun activity.

Additional Photos from GSMNP

The bud of the rhododendron. There were many rhododendron trees in GSMNP.
A rhododendron blossoming.
A rhododendron bloom.
Another photographer spotted this funky mushroom.
These stunning green leaves caught my attention.
Tangled, exposed tree roots create a fun pattern.
An interesting tree root; forming an arch above ground and over a rock, then continues on.
A beautiful butterfly.
Beautiful, curvy roads throughout the park.
And a few beautiful, old tunnels on the park road, made from stone, with trees growing on top.
A portion of the Appalachian Trail goes through the GSMNP.
A pop of color along a trail.
A friend of mine is always spotting painted rocks. I spotted this one on a hike so I took a picture.