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How to Paint Watercolor Mushrooms (Death Cap)

In this mushroom watercolor tutorial, we’ll paint the Death Cap. This mushroom is from the Fall Fungi Challenge, go here for more details: https://allisonlyonart.live/fungichallenge-yt

This tutorial would also be perfect for nature journaling!

About the Death Cap Mushroom: this mushroom is considered one of the most deadly and poisonous mushrooms in the world. It can be found throughout Europe and other parts of the world. The cap has a slightly greenish, brassy sheen to it. The mushrooms have a cup at the base of the stem and a skirt below the cap.

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Right click and save my outline below!

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How to Transfer Outline onto Your Watercolor Paper

  1. Print outline. Color the entire back with a dark pencil. Lay onto your watercolor paper with the outline facing up. Trace the outline with a pencil.

  2. Print outline. Use transfer paper by laying the transfer paper onto your watercolor paper with your outline on top. Trace the outline with a pencil.

  3. Print outline. Use a light pad by laying the outline first on your light pad and then your watercolor paper on top. You may need to be in a dark room to see the outline through your paper. Use a pencil or watercolor pencils to trace the outline. Click HERE for the light pad I use.

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♡ SUPPLIES USED ♡

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Silver Black Velvet Round Brush Size 8 ► https://amzn.to/3lGSd9Q

Zen Art Watercolor Brush Set ► https://shop.zenartsupplies.co/products/black-tulip-mix-shapes-6-piece-professional-brush-set-for-watercolor-gouache-fluid-acrylics?ref=allisonlyon

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