Ladybug Rock Painting

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the rock

   Wash your rock with soap and water and let it dry completely. A smooth, oval-shaped rock works best for a ladybug. Place newspaper or plastic on your workspace.

2. Paint the base red

   Paint the entire top surface of the rock with red acrylic paint. Apply two coats for a bright, even color, letting each coat dry before adding the next.

3. Add the head and center line

   Using black paint and your flat brush, paint a half-circle at one end of the rock for the head. Then paint a straight line from the head down the center of the rock to divide the wings.

4. Add spots

   Dip your fine brush or toothpick in black paint and add round dots on both wings. Try to make them roughly the same size and evenly spaced - 3 to 5 dots on each side looks great.

5. Add eyes and finish

   Add two small white dots on the head for eyes using white paint. Once everything is fully dry, spray the rock with clear sealant to protect the paint from weather.

6. Add RoxGeo Code

   On the bottom or back of your rock, write ROXGEO.COM followed by a slash and your rock’s unique code (e.g. ROXGEO.COM/ABC123). This lets the finder go directly to your rock’s profile page and log their discovery. If the rock is too small for the full address, write #ROX followed by the code without spaces (e.g. #ROXABC123) — it’s short, easy to search on Google, and leads straight to your rock’s journey page. Use a fine-tip permanent marker or acrylic paint pen, and seal it with clear varnish so the code stays readable through rain, sun, and adventure.