Painting More Realistic Rocks In Your Landscape Painting

There are 3 main things to think about when painting rocks: simplifying, making them look heavy and solid, and suggesting the light that hits them.
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[@suepidlubny3183]

Thank you for sharing. This was extremely valuable and helpful. You explain things clearly and it is much appreciated.

[@philstarke.artist]

You’re welcome Sue, glad they were helpful

[@kliffklass]

I have a couple of $100+ DVDs that don't get down to the nitty gritty like Phil does. Thank you for such in depth videos.

[@philstarke.artist]

You’re welcome!

[@Coco2345ful]

I nede to see this again!

[@mechadebzilla]

Thanks for explaining this. I just took a walk around some rocky creek beds looking for a spot to paint. I think I needed to see how to simplify the busy scene.

[@philstarke.artist]

Rocks in a creek definitely need to be simplified. Good luck.

[@oldepersonne]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@philstarke.artist]

Your welcome.

[@caroledavies5201]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@philstarke.artist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@joanistotler8804]

So very helpful, Phil - thank you SO much for sharing!!

[@philstarke.artist]

Your welcome Joani, glad it was helpful

[@sylviefleurant6138]

I have been waiting for so long. for this lesson! Thank you so much.

[@philstarke.artist]

You’re welcome!

[@gnicckyben9104]

To understand better is better if you can paint them ..we can see more details and which color to use.

[@---Dana----]

I needed this. Thank you!

[@philstarke.artist]

You're so welcome!

[@mikekean8002]

This is great Phil. 3 values seems to be the key to most things in painting. Just forcing things into these 3 values keeps things simple but most importantly they look painterly. But you use the same approach on painting drapery / curtains in windows? Thanks Phil😀

[@philstarke.artist]

Hi Mike, yes I would block everything in with three values first then decide if they need more detail (values). The fewer values the better. I can always use more color variation to create interest.

[@mikekean8002]

Thanks Phil!

[@stopthatluca]

🙂👍

[@philstarke.artist]

Thanks

[@gary313]

Thanks. Do you have a painting of rocks that show this?

[@philstarke.artist]

Hi Gary, there might be a painting or two on my website that has some rocks in them but I really don’t have anything right now that shows a lot of rocks. But check out my website at philstarke.com.