Zentangle Rock Painting

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the white canvas

   Wash and dry your rock. Apply two coats of white acrylic paint to create a smooth, bright surface. Let each coat dry completely. A perfectly white base is essential for zentangle patterns to show clearly.

2. Divide into sections

   Using a pencil, draw light curved lines across the rock to divide it into 5 to 8 sections of different sizes. These sections will each contain a different pattern. The lines can be flowing and organic - they do not need to be straight.

3. Fill sections with patterns

   Using your black pen or fine brush, fill each section with a different repeating pattern. Try stripes, crosshatching, scales, circles, waves, leaves, or brick patterns. Work slowly and keep each pattern consistent within its section.

4. Add shading and depth

   Once all sections are filled, add shading by drawing thicker lines on one side of each pattern element. You can also add small dots or fill certain areas with solid black. This creates a sense of depth and dimension.

5. Outline and seal

   Trace over the section dividing lines with a thicker black line to make each section distinct. Optionally, add metallic gold or silver accents to highlight certain elements. Let dry and seal with clear spray.

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.