Born in Malta surrounded by sea and sun, and now based in London, Denise Scicluna is an art psychotherapist, painter and author who enjoys nature, creativity and pebble painting. You can find more of her work at www.denisesciclunaart.com and on her Instagram @denisescicluna_art

The Library JournalIn this second book in the “All-New Twenty To Make” series, painter and art therapist Scicluna (Pebble Pets) explains the techniques of rock painting, an inexpensive and family-friendly art form. It starts with hunting for rocks in the wild (or purchasing them). Part of the fun is choosing the right rock shape for the design. (A smiling avocado, for instance, requires a somewhat pear-shaped pebble.) The book offers 20 designs that range from cute animals to more abstract imagery, which makes it appealing to a wide age group: lions, penguins, and sheep for kids, and mandalas and fruit designs for adults. All are set out in thorough instructions and visuals with arrows that clearly point out the steps. Most of the projects require only one coat of acrylic paint, which will dry quickly.VERDICT Will be a hit with crafters and readers looking for family activities.

• Introduction 4Rock hunting 6Be inspired 8Tools and materials 10Preparation 12Finishing your design 14THE PEBBLESCaterpillar 16, Mandala 18, Sheep 20, Googly-eyed monster 22, Lemon 24, Fruit variations 26, Frog 28, Lion 30, Penguin 32, Cottage 34, Abstract pattern 36, Abstract pattern variations 38, Plant 40, Moon 42, Bird 44, Leaf 46, Red flower 48, Flower variations 50, Fish 52, Avocado 54, Rainbow 56, Whale 58, Hedgehog 60Acknowledgements 64

Born in Malta surrounded by sea and sun, and now based in London, Denise Scicluna is an art psychotherapist, painter and author who enjoys nature, creativity and pebble painting. You can find more of her work at www.denisesciclunaart.com and on her Instagram @denisescicluna_art

The Library JournalIn this second book in the “All-New Twenty To Make” series, painter and art therapist Scicluna (Pebble Pets) explains the techniques of rock painting, an inexpensive and family-friendly art form. It starts with hunting for rocks in the wild (or purchasing them). Part of the fun is choosing the right rock shape for the design. (A smiling avocado, for instance, requires a somewhat pear-shaped pebble.) The book offers 20 designs that range from cute animals to more abstract imagery, which makes it appealing to a wide age group: lions, penguins, and sheep for kids, and mandalas and fruit designs for adults. All are set out in thorough instructions and visuals with arrows that clearly point out the steps. Most of the projects require only one coat of acrylic paint, which will dry quickly.VERDICT Will be a hit with crafters and readers looking for family activities.

• Introduction 4Rock hunting 6Be inspired 8Tools and materials 10Preparation 12Finishing your design 14THE PEBBLESCaterpillar 16, Mandala 18, Sheep 20, Googly-eyed monster 22, Lemon 24, Fruit variations 26, Frog 28, Lion 30, Penguin 32, Cottage 34, Abstract pattern 36, Abstract pattern variations 38, Plant 40, Moon 42, Bird 44, Leaf 46, Red flower 48, Flower variations 50, Fish 52, Avocado 54, Rainbow 56, Whale 58, Hedgehog 60Acknowledgements 64

Born in Malta surrounded by sea and sun, and now based in London, Denise Scicluna is an art psychotherapist, painter and author who enjoys nature, creativity and pebble painting. You can find more of her work at www.denisesciclunaart.com and on her Instagram @denisescicluna_art

The Library JournalIn this second book in the “All-New Twenty To Make” series, painter and art therapist Scicluna (Pebble Pets) explains the techniques of rock painting, an inexpensive and family-friendly art form. It starts with hunting for rocks in the wild (or purchasing them). Part of the fun is choosing the right rock shape for the design. (A smiling avocado, for instance, requires a somewhat pear-shaped pebble.) The book offers 20 designs that range from cute animals to more abstract imagery, which makes it appealing to a wide age group: lions, penguins, and sheep for kids, and mandalas and fruit designs for adults. All are set out in thorough instructions and visuals with arrows that clearly point out the steps. Most of the projects require only one coat of acrylic paint, which will dry quickly.VERDICT Will be a hit with crafters and readers looking for family activities.

• Introduction 4Rock hunting 6Be inspired 8Tools and materials 10Preparation 12Finishing your design 14THE PEBBLESCaterpillar 16, Mandala 18, Sheep 20, Googly-eyed monster 22, Lemon 24, Fruit variations 26, Frog 28, Lion 30, Penguin 32, Cottage 34, Abstract pattern 36, Abstract pattern variations 38, Plant 40, Moon 42, Bird 44, Leaf 46, Red flower 48, Flower variations 50, Fish 52, Avocado 54, Rainbow 56, Whale 58, Hedgehog 60Acknowledgements 64