One of the most fascinating aspects of rock painting is the names that have been carved into the surfaces of the rocks.
Many of these names are associated with historical events and figures, while others are whimsical or simply unique. In this article we look at the various ways of naming rock paintings.
The best way to come up with a name for a rock painting is to think of it as if it were a place. If you can imagine yourself walking up to the edge of the painting, what would you call it?
For example, in the image above the local indigenous people called this rock art ‘The Sleeping Buffalo’. It is interesting to note that some of the names are not related to events or people from the area, but are rather made up by the artist.
Another way of naming rock paintings is to look at the images themselves. It is often useful to make up little stories about what might happen before or after a particular image.
For example, in the image above the artist has imagined a stick man carrying a sack of mushrooms and heading home.
Some rock art is also known by the location where it was made. For example, the famous works in Lascaux were found in caves.
Rock Painting Names
Grunt Painting
Planet Artwork
Rock’s lor Me Happy
Blue Highway
Rock Garden Store
Stone Age Academy
Scintillating Stretch
Lonely Perspective
Rock Painting
Cut N’ Rock
Rock Art Squad
Crafty lours
Brush Portrait
Pea Patch Monuments
Brushscape
Carvin’ N’ Paintin’
Rock Art Cafe
Rocktastic Artwork
Surface lours
Stonewall Designs
Rock Art Name Ideas
Paint Me Rockin’
Rock Painting 101
atworks
My Modern Home Art
Rock On
Gold Dust
Limestone Wall Painting
Mercy of Celebration
Like a Rock
atlada
Wound of Amazement
Custom Rock Painting
Rock and Roll
Interior Dream
Sand Rock Painting
Wild At Heart
Rock Artist Extraordinaire
Turtle Beach Productions
Flower Stone Painting
3D Rock Art
Cool Rock Art Names
Family Rock Painting
Modern Rocks,
Rockin’ Art and Stuff
Painting Passion
Amberstone
Outstanding Rock Art
Sculpt Rocks!
Rock Star Quality
Rock Craft Paintings
Derative Rock Painting
Rockin Paint
Rock Painting Expert
PaintDeck
Rock Art Crafts and Gifts
Rock Art Crafts
Rock Painting Kits
All-Terrain Rock Painting
Brush Unleash
Brush Brush
Rock Art Shop
What are some good rock art names?
Rock Chalk Up
Plus Brush
Certain lours
Expert Paints
at mplex
Rock Painting Classes
Rock With Me
lorful Expressions
The Rock Yard
Rock Paint Master
Paint Pack
Stone N Paint
nversation of Evil
Rock Home Painting
Rock Art Party Supplies
Rock Art School
Rainbow Rock Painting
Rock Star Painting
Rock Star Sculpture
The Painter of Rocks
Famous Cave Paintings
American Rock Art
Daydream Walls
Abstract Rock Painting
Permission of Deceit
Let’s Paint Rocks!
On a Whim Artistry
Lizard Rock
ol Rock Painting
The Rock Star
Rock Art and More
Stone Carving Wizards
Before you Roll
Edge of Harmony
Captivating lours
Rocks The Word
Rock On It!
Paint Your Own Rocks
Divide of Curiosity
Perfect Rooms
Shame of Despair
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How to Name a Rock Painting
Rock art can be named in many different ways. Sometimes the artist will assign a name to an image. The most common are descriptive and descriptive naming systems.
Descriptive-Names Descriptive names assign a name based on the image itself.
Here are some ways to come up with catchy rock painting names:
1. Make sure your title is specific
A deer is a deer, not a cow or a horse. A pheasant is a pheasant and not an ostrich. Be creative, but be sure to stick to the name that you’ve decided on.
A good descriptive-naming system begins with the image itself.
Brushify
Enchanted Friend
Rock Painting Specialist
Paint Saint
Hand-Painted Rocks
Go with the Flow
Little Hands Rock Painting
Interior Sense
Sparkling Stone
ol Rock Paints
Paint Purpose
Garden of Reality
Brushopedia
Rock Art Deration
Rock Art Workshop
2. Use descriptive words that evoke the painting’s mood or feeling
A work of art is a symbol of the person who painted it. As an artist, you want to be able to express this feeling in your artwork…and that’s what descriptive names will do for you. But don’t overdo it!
loursLux
Splash of lor
Interior Absolute
Paintaholic
Brush Bubs
Rock Painting Parties
Paintnetic
Paint Perfection
Paintque
Rock Star Art
Painted This Way
Paint Petals
Granite Wall Painting
Peaceful Invention
The Rock Shoplet
3. Come up with a name that represents the painting well
Don’t expect to come up with a name that’s perfect or original. Just be sure the name that you choose has a lot of meaning to the person who painted it.
Stone Painted
atGeniX
Paintex
Earthen Artwork
lorful Rock Art
Rockwall Painting
at Creators
Rock on Keen
Fairy Rock Painters
High Rock Painting
Golden Rock Painting
Lush Brush
Brush Base
Amazing Rock Painting
Rock Art Lessons
4. Try to come up with a name for the objects in the painting as well
This helps to tie the painting together and gives it a sense of unity. When you think of descriptive words, do they have to be words?
The answer is no. It’s okay to use any type of word in your name.
Pollution of Opportunity
Rock Art Creation Studio
loursgenics
lor Me Happy
Paint a Rock
Inspire Rock Painting
Paint the Town Rock
Paint Monster
Paint Visions
Creations of Beauty
Rock Spa
Edge of Crime
Shelter of Patriotism
Rock Art Boutique
Stony Ride
5. Come up with a name that is unique to your painting. This will help set it apart from other rock paintings
Look around, you can find things that are unique and interesting. Think about what you would like it to be called. Create a name for yourself.
Do not use your name or initials unless you want others to know it is yours.
Rock Painting Party
Brush Rock Kids
Rock Paint Designs
Glowing Rock
Rock Art Delight
Rock Painting Adventure
The Art of Rock Painting
Rock Out
Next-Gen Rock Artwork
Interior Brushes
Garden Rock Paint
Brush Rocket
Painted Rockport
White Rock Painting
Rock Painting Studio
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many reasons to name rocks. It can be fun, creative, and a way to show ownership or appreciation.
There are no rules for naming rocks, so get creative and have fun with it!
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