Decorating a memorial rock may have been a cathartic experience for you. Think of other projects you can complete in memory of your loved one.
53 ‘In Loving Memory’ Memorial Rock Painting Ideas
Sometimes people create art because they wish to make a thing of beauty. Other times, people create art because it is a healthy way to express complex emotions. Memorial rock painting can do both of these things.
Jump ahead to these sections:
- What’s a Memorial Rock?
- Memorial Rock Painting Design or Theme Ideas
- Memorial Rock Painting Quotes or Message Ideas
- What Do You Need to Paint or Personalize a Memorial Rock?
Learn about memorial rocks. We’ll give you ideas on memorial rock designs and themes and then provide you with ideas of text to add to the design. Finally, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to complete your rock-painting project.
What’s a Memorial Rock?
If you think about it, memorial rocks have been around since the beginning of time. Before people started making a living selling headstones, rocks, pieces of wood, and other items found in nature were used to mark graves.
However, when you search online for the term “memorial rock,” you will find rocks for sale that feature “rest in peace” messages. These are often given as memorial gifts , and the recipient may place the stone in their memorial garden designed for their deceased loved one.
While professionally-made items are lovely, this article will go back to the earlier ways of remembering a deceased loved one. We suggest you express your grief by creating art — perhaps by painting a rock in memory of the one you lost.
Here are some design or theme ideas for your project.
Memorial Rock Painting Design or Theme Ideas
Are you staring at your project’s raw materials, unsure where to begin? Here are some design ideas.
1. Rest in Peace message
Some of you need to use words to express your feelings. If this describes your personality, consider the message you would like to include on your memorial rock.
We will give you ideas of quotes or messages in the next section of this article.
2. Butterflies or dragonflies
Both butterflies and dragonflies are often used on memorial items. Many people are reminded of deceased loved ones when such creatures visit them. As a bonus, butterflies and dragonflies are not difficult to draw – even for someone who is not a skilled artist.
3. Cardinals
Some people feel that they are being visited by deceased loved ones when cardinals visit. Consider using this image on your memorial rock – if you can handle drawing the intricate creature.
4. Feathers
Feathers are sometimes used on memorial tattoos, especially if presented as a single feather. Consider using this rather easy-to-draw image on your memorial rock.
5. Angel wings
If you see a rock painted with angel wings, you know immediately that the design is meant to honor someone who died.
6. Leaves and flowers
Using beautiful images from nature to paint your memorial rock seems only fitting. Plus, leaves and flowers make great fillers or could surround the message you paint on your stone.
7. Trees
The tree of life is a fundamental image for many religions and philosophies. Trees also act as reminders of a “family tree.”
8. Hearts
You may also consider painting the image of a broken heart on your rock to show the grief you are experiencing after losing a loved one.
9. Ocean
Did your loved one enjoy the beach? Paint seashells, fish, octopus, or other sea creatures on a rock.
10. Mandala
Mandalas are satisfying to create. You can cover the design with words or simply think about your loved one during the act of creation.
11. An image that reminds you of your loved one
Think about things your loved one enjoyed, such as music, books, sports, etc. Use images that remind you of your loved one on the memorial rock.
12. Adjectives
Was your loved one sassy? Energetic? Calm? Giving? Caring? Fill your rock with words that describe their personality.
13. Awareness rocks
Did your loved one pass from a disease they could have fought easier if it had been detected early? Spread awareness by painting rocks and placing them along walking trails in your area.
14. Rainbow
Rainbows are easy to draw and significant on many levels.
15. Pawprints
Painting a memorial rock for a deceased fur baby can be therapeutic. You may consider using the stone to mark the burial site or where you scattered the ashes.
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