Our 2 websites are now well-established and from tentative beginnings we are now firmly placed in the 'mushroom art world'. Peter Thwaites' prints and paintings are prized by those who appreciate the form and fascinating architecture of wild mushrooms. He was greatly honoured to be asked to illustrate both a Pocket Guide and, this year, a Common Fungi Poster for the British Mycological Society.
Last October's Wild Mushroom Art exhibition at the Five Arrows Gallery, Exbury Gardens, between Beaulieu and Lymington was virtually sold out. That was the first time he had ever sold original paintings and we were hugely encouraged by the response. He will be there again this coming October with a new collection of original artwork and prints, both framed and unframed.
We really appreciate hearing from our many customers and, indeed, all mushroom enthusiasts and we have started this blog to channel interest. Who knows where it will lead? We will appreciate comments and suggestions.
One thing we are hoping to do is to record our learning curve in getting to grips with identifying specimens using a microscope. Up to now we have only used visual identification and occasional spore prints - but the not-so-common species are more tricky to name.
Last October's Wild Mushroom Art exhibition at the Five Arrows Gallery, Exbury Gardens, between Beaulieu and Lymington was virtually sold out. That was the first time he had ever sold original paintings and we were hugely encouraged by the response. He will be there again this coming October with a new collection of original artwork and prints, both framed and unframed.
We really appreciate hearing from our many customers and, indeed, all mushroom enthusiasts and we have started this blog to channel interest. Who knows where it will lead? We will appreciate comments and suggestions.
One thing we are hoping to do is to record our learning curve in getting to grips with identifying specimens using a microscope. Up to now we have only used visual identification and occasional spore prints - but the not-so-common species are more tricky to name.
