I seal all my rocks with a crystal clear satin finish spray acrylic which protects the items from UV light, fading and dust. Please handle the stones with care. Do not scratch, pick, or apply hard pressure to the surface of the stones as it will affect the painting.

While the rocks are sealed with a protective finish, they are not suitable for outdoor use. I recommend the rocks are not displayed in direct sunlight for extended periods of time or exposed to moisture / weather.

While the spray finish is durable, it is not waterproof. DO NOT submerge the stones in water and if they do get wet, try to dry them off as quickly as possible.

Yes! Every single stone and shell is hand-picked by me from one of my favorite beaches. The stones are all from beaches in Keweenaw County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The shells and sand dollars I use for my ocean pieces are from beaches in Sonoma and Mendocino counties.

The stones I use are all formed by Mother Nature and are 100% hand painted. I've never purchased stones or blanks to make my art. As a result, when you look closely, they may have slight imperfections and not all dots are perfectly round. That is part of what makes them unique.

I have a selection of my stones available for purchase at the Keweenaw Handicraft Shop in Allouez, Michigan. They are located at 2989 US 41 in Allouez Township, MI 49950 and carry a wonderful selection of items from local artists.