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DesigningLua β 40-day challenge #2 - Day 33
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Published: 2017-11-02 22:17:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 426; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 0
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This is supposed to be Mycena Clarkeana, but I believe it borders the order of fantastic fungi, as the model for this painting is not as vividly colored. I hope you will enjoy it regardless.Related content
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Nice painting! I like the texture and the higlights which show the wetness of the surface. Color differences are cool as well! I saw similar fungi IRL (but with a brown color instead), this looks very realistic =]
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Yeah, they were a bit more brownish in the reference too, but the purple/pink makes them look more magical and interesting, so I tried it out. If I ever try drawing magical items (another idea for a challenge) this would come in handy.
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Definitely, this shade is more interesting!
And it's a good idea to continue your challenge with something imaginative after you spent a lot of time practicing realistic paintings. This transition will add another level of complexity though!
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I know... and I dread a bit the fact that I would have to come up with some sort of magical item with a backstory on a daily basis... I mean, I'm not sure I'm up for it. 
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This is reasonable. Trying to do something hard can hinder learning process and frustrate the artist... If it's too difficult.
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Yup. I'll have to test myself during the following days.
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