Arkansas Times Recommends
Arkansas Times Recommends is a series in which Times staff members (or whoever happens to be around at the time) highlight things they’ve been enjoying this week.
Painted rocks
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Eve JorgensenLemonade stands are cool, but have you ever bought hand-painted rocks from little kids at roadside tables? This goldmine business model is perfect for pandemic times: outdoors, drive-up service, no worries about viruses lurking on the lip of a Dixie cup.
My personal collection includes works by a number of young artists, and I’ve learned a thing or two about what to look for. You want to make sure the paint is acrylic (not tempera) so it has some staying power. The colors hold up pretty well outdoors and can give your flower beds year-round flair, but make sure to display your rocks in well-drained areas because standing water can melt the pigment right off. Most importantly, make sure each piece is signed by the artist.