Woodland mushrooms

I am constantly inspired by the many shapes and colors found in nature, mushrooms and fungi being no exception. They are a driving force in the decay of living things, and often leave beauty in their wake. 

"Neither plants nor animals, fungi constitute what specialists call Mycota, or the fungus kingdom. On the tree of life, fungi are closer to animals than plants."   - Alain Bellocq, Astounding Mushrooms

Mushroom cluster illustration created with watercolor and colored pencil. This artwork is also available as a ceramic tile coaster! Mushrooms (left to right): Persistent Waxcap, Fly Agaric, Winter Bonnets.