#violet cort

In the fall in the Pacific Northwest, you might find this very tiny dragon jealously guarding its hoard of fungus in the old growth forests

My biggest risograph to date, 11 x 17"! The colors almost hurt to look at irl :') I love this medium

New mushroom wall art and more now in the shop. :)🍄

Perfect for those foragers who wish to stay in during this cold season and appreciate fungi from the comfort of your home.

Variations include the full 15 mushroom set on a 12″ x 12″ black canvas.

A set of 4 mushrooms of your choice on a 6” x 6” black canvas.

Or a single mushroom of your choice on a 3″ x 3″ black canvas.

Comes with the mushrooms in default white with dark auburn accenting as shown, however can easily be painted should you wish to add your own person touch, or have a loved one who enjoys painting miniatures.

Wishing you all a relaxing Sunday evening. :)

FOTD #044 : violet cort! (cortinarius violaceus)

the violet cort / violet webcap is an agaric fungus in the family cortinariaceae. this fungus forms symbiotic relationships with the roots of various plant species, & is most commonly found in north america, asia & europe !!

the big question : can i bite it?? this fungus is labelled 'inedible', but can also be considered 'edible but not choice'.

c. violaceus description :

"the fruit bodies are dark purple mushrooms with caps up to 15 cm (6 in) across, sporting gills underneath. the stalk measures 6 to 12 centimetres (2+1⁄3 to 4+2⁄3 in) by 1 to 2 cm (3⁄8 to 3⁄4 in), sometimes with a thicker base. the dark flesh has a smell reminiscent of cedar wood."