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Rock Your Rat Art 🐭
Paint playful, rat-themed stones—kind, clean, and creative. This issue: easy silhouette tutorial, artist spotlight, and how to join the local community.
We don’t handle wild rats. Art only, with respect for local wildlife.
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Spotlight: Mission Muralist Ana R.
Ana turns city moments into tiny rock scenes. Her rat designs are friendly and full of movement—tails curve, whiskers pop, and colors glow.
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- Favorite brush: Size 0 round for whiskers
- Go-to colors: Warm gray, soft pink, pop of blue
- Pro tip: “Sketch with a watercolor pencil. It erases with a damp cotton swab.”
See Ana’s mini gallery →
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5 Quick Tips for Rat-Themed Rocks
- Choose smooth, palm-size stones. Rinse and dry fully.
- Use water-based acrylics. Thin layers give clean edges.
- Keep shapes simple: oval body, triangle ears, gentle tail curve.
- Seal with a non-toxic, weather-safe finish.
- Place art responsibly: only where allowed, or keep at home. Do not disturb wildlife or habitats.
Read the full tip list →
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Mini-Story: A Tiny Tale from the Bay
Last Sunday, we placed a smiling gray rat rock on a neighborhood Little Free Library. A kid spotted it and left a note: “This made my walk!” Small art, big joy.
Remember: only leave rocks where it’s welcome and safe.
Share your mini-story →
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Quick Numbers
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25–40
minutes for a simple silhouette
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2–3
thin paint coats look smooth
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#0–#2
detail brush sizes
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See our simple supply list →
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How-To: Paint a Cute Rat Silhouette
Beginner-friendly and fast.
- Wash, dry, and lightly sand the stone.
- Base coat the rock (light gray). Let dry.
- Sketch an oval body, small ears, and a curved tail.
- Fill with darker gray. Add pink ears and a tiny eye dot.
- Seal with a non-toxic finish after the paint is fully dry.
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Community Corner
- Interest List: We’re planning low-key meetups around the Bay. Get updates first.
- Hashtag: Share your rocks with #BayRatRocks. We feature favorites weekly.
- Swap Smart: Leave art only where it’s welcome (libraries, community boards, or your own front yard display).
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Free Starter Pattern Pack 🎁
Get 6 printable rat outlines (silhouette, side view, tail curve, and more). Perfect for tracing and practice.
Digital download. No signup required.
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Thanks for painting with heart.
We create art inspired by city life and treat animals with care. Please do not handle wild rats. Place rocks only where art is welcome.
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Bay Rat Rocks • 123 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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