It's not easy for independent artists to become "visible" online. Sadly... we often end up spending more time futzing with social media than we do actually creating. #art #handmade #mandala #mandalaart #alchemystones #rockpainting

In this age of AI, truly handmade matters. This stone was painted entirely FREE-hand; no transfers, stencils, CAD or anything... just a steady hand and an imagined pattern! #handmade #mandalaart #art #creativity #alchemystones

As fall sets in, it's time to get creative! After 15 years, I STILL love painting these stones! #creativity #handmade #alchemy #mandala #mandalaart

When what you do doesn't fit the mold, don't expect pre-packaged help to work for you! A stone I painted for Solstice. #handmade #art #wisdom #unique #rockpainting

Another fine winter sunset! #nature #sunset #SunsetLovers

Traying to paint a little bit every day... "show season" is not far away! #alchemystones #mandala #handmadegift

"Soulmate Stones" are painted with TWO mandalas, connected by the threads that join us together: #handmade #Soulmates #ValentinesGift

It is always a good time for handmade art! The Alchemy Stones store is OPEN: etsy.com/shop/AlchemyStones #handmadegift #mandala

Nature is the ultimate artist! #NatureBeauty #sunset

Yes, it's not only hand painted, it's all free-hand... no transfers, sketches, cheatmarks or anything else! #mandala #handmade #meditation #alchemystones

My whole selection of hand painted heart stones are now available in the Etsy Shop! alchemystones.etsy.com/?sect… #mandala #heartheartart #handmadegift #ValentinesDayGifts

A few more Heart Stones finished! #hearts #valentinesdaygift #mandala #handmadegift #rockpainting

As of late, I have been painting "Heart Mandalas" ahead of Valentine's Day. I paint all these completely free-hand... gives new meaning to "A rock for Valentine's Day!" #mandala #heartheartart #handmadegift #ValentinesDayGifts

This tiny stone — less than 1" long — became a model for how I am going to paint "heart stones" from this point forward! #alchemystones #handmade #rockpainting #Heart

Tiny stones, ready to head with us to the next event... these are all about the size of a US nickel! #handmade #alchemystones #miniatures #rockpainting

Nature is the ultimate artist! #sunset #nature #sunsetphotography

A large stone like this takes a couple of days to complete... it's all free-hand, without any template, transfers or other marks. #alchemystones #rockpainting #meditation #mandalaart #handpainted

The colors always seem to look brighter on pale stones. #alchemystones #rockpainting #handmade #mandalaart #meditation

I like working with the sense of "movement" in what is a static design. #alchemystones #mandala #mandalaart #Spiral #handpainted #art

Heart stones might seem a bit prosaic, but with Mother's Day not so far away... why not? #alchemystones #mandalaart #heartheartart #MothersDay #handmadewithlove