Discover the chromatic wonders of the fungi kingdom and the incredible spectrum of pigments and
dyes that can be created from mushrooms. “This stunning book is the result of years of
creative experimentation. Mushrooms are chemical wizards and Julie Beeler is a masterful guide
to the spectrum of pigments they can make. I have spent many happy moments lost in the fungal
colorscapes contained in this exquisitely produced volume.” ―Merlin Sheldrake author of
Entangled Life More closely related to humans than they are to plants fungi are fascinating
organisms—and they are a rich resource for color collectors! Blending scientific detail
botanical illustrations and creative inspiration artist and educator Julie Beeler invites you
to peek into her workroom as she introduces different types of dye mushrooms—from boletes to
polypores to tooth fungi—and walks you through her color-harvesting process. Offering
insightful tips on foraging and color distillation and a rainbow of color samples Beeler
peppers in down-to-earth advice on artistic experimentation and fascinating stories about the
historical and personal connections between humans and nature offering a fresh perspective on
the magical world of mushrooms.
