Display Rocks

The drought continues and we have been getting only a modicum of moisture here.I have a few rocks sitting outside on my deck in a planter. The wet weather did not affect these rocks at all. An acrylic coating goes on each rock upon completion which protects the rocks from moisture (to a point). These rocks are not indestructible.It is recommended that you place them on your desk, window sill or bedside table. The bathroom is not the best environment because of the moisture present.

The rocks below are showcased using plexiglas mirrors, a black light and a photographed in a dark setting.It's always fun to see how best to show off these beautiful art objects.

Happy Heart Day !

It is Valentine's Day once again, so I've prepared this cute little video which features some of my drawing and painting skills as well as one of my favorite heart rocks.Enjoy !

Happy Valentines !

The Rain has arrived

This week the rains came, and the refreshing mist in the air is most welcome.The water situation in California has not been good since we have learned that last year was the driest on record.We hope that the end of winter and early spring rains bring a much needed drenching, these usually have carried us through the summer months in years past.

That's the good news.Rain on Saturdays during the Farmer's Market make the situation sketchy at best.Tourists will come and visit Calistoga whatever the weather, but the foot traffic always is better when the sun is out.I usually play it by ear, and sign on at the last minute if it is not too wet. Your Spirit Rocks™ don't like the wet weather as it tends to soften the protective acrylic coat I give each rock.

This weeks rock is another heart-shaped rock that I painted with red and green.To some, this rock may look a little too much like a real heart, and for that I apologize if it offends anyone's sensibilities.A Happy St. Valentine's day to all!

Calling all Spirit Rockers !

Greetings my friends,Today is Sunday and I am about to paint a few more rocks after a day of mondo creativity. I am also working on a viewing capsule for YOUR SPIRIT ROCKS!™ so that you can see all THREE lighting states (i.e. Daylight, Blacklight and Nightglow) It is still in development, but this year will be the year for breakthroughs.Finding the canisters and black LED lights has been tricky. At this point, I am searching the web for these and finding suppliers stateside is challenging.

Below is one of my favorite rocks as of late.It is not always easy to find heart-shaped rocks so this one is very special. I still have a few more just in time for Valentine's day, though.

The Rock of the week

This is a dandy of a rock that I designed for a regular patron. It is a flower, loosely resembling an Iris. I took liberty with the color and adornments of the rock, just for aesthetic purposes. Saturdays at the Farmer's Market have been very cold, but hour by hour you find yourself peeling layers of clothing off as the sun rises in the sky. This month has seen the continuation of a terrible drought where the days are Spring like, but all the trees have lost their leaves and all the plants and lawns are drying up. That is why I offer this flower as a symbol of hope for the Spring which will surely come if Winter ever decides to show it's true colors. Perhaps we will get some of that liquid sunshine come February.

The Hummingbird Rock

This week's rock is one that many people have requested.I have worked very assiduously on this rock. Hummingbirds are unique in many ways. They fly and hover over nectar-bearing flowers, and can approach them from many angles because of their wing speed and ability to remain stationary in mid-air. There are many different types of hummingbirds and they will vary in general size. Using this image as a totem calls forth one's desire to approach a subject from other points of view, and a rapid ability to detach from a source. There are more than 300 species of this beautiful minute bird, with its iridescent plumage. Hummingbirds range in size from the tiny bee hummingbird, which is only about the length of an adult’s little finger, to the giant hummingbird, which may reach 22 centimeters (8.5 inches)—the width of a magazine page. There are nine species in North America. The hummingbird is a very good example of the evidence for God as Creator.

The Rock of the Week

This weeks rock is a one that uses a lot of "blue" glow paint.I have used different types of blue glow paint, but it is never quite as bright as the green paint that is used.When I shine a Ultra violet light on the rocks, it really makes them glow brightly. Even regular light, when absorbed during the day will allow the rock to glow when the lights go out. Florescent paint, which is colorful and bright during the day will only glow brightly under a black light.It will not glow when the lights are turned out.Many rocks have mylar stickers and other adornments which add to the visual interest. I hope that these objects of beauty bring joy and peace to you throughout the new year.

A Glowing Stone

This week's rock of the week features none other than Mick Jagger, who has been a favorite entertainer icon of mine over the years. Even though it is a silouette, it shows Mick performing shirtless in his younger days with the Rolling Stones.There have been other performers who I have featured on the front of Rocks, like Jimi Hendrix and James Brown.It hasn't been difficult finding suitable images of these "Rock" stars, because their lives have been well documented.

The rock has been painted with a green and violet patina and has glowing drops of paint all around the perimeter of the rock.

Black Stallion and Middletown Crafts Fair

I want to thank those of you who came by to say hello to me and my friend Veda at the Lionesses Middletown Holiday Crafts Fair. The turnout was good and everyone who participated had a joyous time. The same can be said too of the Holiday Art Event at the Black Stallion Winery.Both events were successful by all accounts. Many of you purchased the gift rocks as stocking stuffers for the December Holidays. Other were visiting the "Your Spirit Rocks!" table for the first time and expressed your interest in the beautiful glowing feature of these rocks.The rock of the week is a "Flower of Life" motif painted on a metallic blue rock to symbolize peaceful unity during the holiday season.