🌿 Mushroom Musings and Artistic Adventures 🌿

 

Hey All, 

I spent some time sketching mushrooms today, diving back into a series I started a couple of months ago. This series seems to resonate with a lot of people—my mushroom-themed blog posts consistently get more views than others, which got me wondering: what is it about mushrooms that draws people in?

For me, mushrooms are endlessly inspiring. Their colors, shapes, and atmosphere carry so much whimsy and mysticism, and they fit beautifully into fantastical and nature-inspired art. I love how they can symbolize so many different ideas, from transformation and decay to magic and mystery. Plus, they’re just really fun and satisfying to draw!

Today’s sketch came together in a pretty organic way. I opened my sketchbook randomly (a little habit of mine) and grabbed a disposable fountain pen. There’s something special about working with fountain pens—the way the ink flows feels loose and expressive, which can lead to these happy little accidents that I wouldn’t get with markers or ballpoints.

At first, I wasn’t aiming for a finished piece. I was just practicing, laying down lines and experimenting with a sort of “mushroom forest by the lake” vibe. But as I kept adding details, the scene started to come alive. One thing I always try to do is fill the entire page with details—it’s advice I picked up from an artist back when I took classes at Art Heart in Toronto, and it’s stuck with me ever since. It helps create a full, immersive world, not just a single element on a blank page.

This sketch will probably evolve into a finished piece, but I’m still figuring out how to bring it to life. Should I add color with watercolor pencils, markers, or even digitally? I’m leaning toward experimenting with digital tools, but we’ll see where it goes.

Art, for me, is such a personal and therapeutic process. It’s a way to escape the constant noise of overthinking (thanks, OCD) and just focus on creating. Sometimes it’s challenging, especially when I compare myself to other artists, but I’m learning to trust my own style and ideas. Looking inward rather than outward often sparks the most authentic inspiration.

Thank you all for being here, for engaging with my art, and for inspiring me to keep pushing forward. Let me know what you think of this new piece once I finish it—I’d love your thoughts!

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