Rosy Bonnets

Posted on October 21, 2019 | 29 Comments

One of nature’s art subjects I enjoy drawing and painting…

Mushrooms!

Paper collage using Gelli-plate prints from old books:

When Pete Hillman recently posted a photo of Rosy Bonnet mushrooms…

I had to try drawing them in pencil and color pencils in my art journal:

Paper collage came next (first photo) and tomorrow, I hope to try watercolor!

I’m having fun exploring this mushroom in different art mediums…

Thanks Pete for the inspiration with your awesome photos!!

What art subjects from nature grab your attention?

Cheers! 🙂

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29 responses to “Rosy Bonnets”

  2. Mike Powell | October 21, 2019 at 4:55 am | Reply

    Wow. I had seen Pete’s recent photos of the pink mushrooms and when I saw your initial collage, I immediately thought of them. Imagine my shock when I continued reading your posting and saw that they had in fact served as inspiration for you. As I learned in Disney World, “It’s a small world after all.” 🙂 I loved seeing your pencil sketches too. As someone who can’t draw a straight line, I am in awe of those with the ability to draw natural subjects so realistically.

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    • Jill Kuhn | October 21, 2019 at 11:26 am | Reply

      Thank you Mike! I am quite fond of mushrooms as they are so interesting – such variations!! 😊 So when I saw Pete’s pink mushroom photos I had to draw them. I was quite pleased with the pencil drawing. After years of practice, it is nice when a drawing turns out! 🎨👍

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  3. Laura Kate | October 21, 2019 at 7:09 am | Reply

    I quite like this one, both the collage and the drawing.

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  4. memadtwo | October 21, 2019 at 7:59 am | Reply

    The collage looks so mysterious… but I love the drawings too. (K)

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  5. the Painted Apron | October 21, 2019 at 8:25 am | Reply

    very cool Jill! I have always thought of mushrooms like little people, they have so much character and personality and no two are alike!

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    • Jill Kuhn | October 21, 2019 at 11:37 am | Reply

      Hi Jenna, I like your description! 😊❤️🍄 I tried to draw the mushrooms in different art mediums like you suggested when you are planning a painting. It really helped me to get a feel for my subject. I appreciate your insights! 🎨👍 I thought I’d start with one subject (two mushrooms) and then work on other individual plants I want to put in my painting. 🍂🍁

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  6. Pete Hillman | October 21, 2019 at 8:46 am | Reply

    These are wonderful Jill! I alwayss enjoy your collages, and it is lovely to see your sketches, too! Thank you! 🙂

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  7. nanasworldweb | October 21, 2019 at 10:22 am | Reply

    Those are great! I have always thought of mushrooms as being so whimsical!

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  8. marandarussell | October 21, 2019 at 11:01 am | Reply

    Love the collage!!!

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  9. pattyanneart | October 21, 2019 at 5:04 pm | Reply

    Oh they are wonderful, Jill! I love both!! 😀 💚🍄
    Looking forward to seeing them in watercolor too.

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  10. Charlie O'Shields | October 22, 2019 at 6:07 pm | Reply

    Love your mushrooms, Jill! They’re so beautiful! 😍 I agree.. they’re awesome! They’re rapidly becoming my fave as well!

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  11. Judith | October 23, 2019 at 2:49 am | Reply

    Mushrooms are fascinating. Yours are beautiful, too.

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  12. jennifer barrile | October 29, 2019 at 8:07 am | Reply

    Love your sketches of mushrooms equally as much as the collage. Wonderful to see your creative progressions.

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