{"id":1231,"date":"2025-11-01T14:02:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T21:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brianbaker.net\/blog\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2025-11-01T14:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T21:02:41","slug":"bay-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brianbaker.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/01\/bay-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay Rocks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n Learn easy rat-themed rock painting, meet local artists, and join our Bay Area swap.\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n
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Rock Your Rat Art \ud83d\udc2d<\/div>\n
\n Paint playful, rat-themed stones\u2014kind, clean, and creative. This issue: easy silhouette tutorial, artist spotlight, and how to join the local community.\n <\/div>\n
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We don\u2019t handle wild rats. Art only, with respect for local wildlife.<\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n \n
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Spotlight: Mission Muralist Ana R.<\/div>\n
\n Ana turns city moments into tiny rock scenes. Her rat designs are friendly and full of movement\u2014tails curve, whiskers pop, and colors glow.\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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5 Quick Tips for Rat-Themed Rocks<\/div>\n
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  1. Choose smooth, palm-size stones. Rinse and dry fully.<\/li>\n
  2. Use water-based acrylics. Thin layers give clean edges.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep shapes simple: oval body, triangle ears, gentle tail curve.<\/li>\n
  4. Seal with a non-toxic, weather-safe finish.<\/li>\n
  5. Place art responsibly: only where allowed, or keep at home. Do not disturb wildlife or habitats.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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Mini-Story: A Tiny Tale from the Bay<\/div>\n
\n Last Sunday, we placed a smiling gray rat rock on a neighborhood Little Free Library. A kid spotted it and left a note: \u201cThis made my walk!\u201d Small art, big joy.\n Remember: only leave rocks where it\u2019s welcome and safe.\n <\/div>\n
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How-To: Paint a Cute Rat Silhouette<\/div>\n
Beginner-friendly and fast.<\/div>\n
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  1. Wash, dry, and lightly sand the stone.<\/li>\n
  2. Base coat the rock (light gray). Let dry.<\/li>\n
  3. Sketch an oval body, small ears, and a curved tail.<\/li>\n
  4. Fill with darker gray. Add pink ears and a tiny eye dot.<\/li>\n
  5. Seal with a non-toxic finish after the paint is fully dry.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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    Community Corner<\/div>\n