Learning objectives
■ Follow a watercolour process
■ How to use masking fluid
■ Add Clingfilm and salt textures to the background
This iconic red fungus is not only great tor photographers and artists alike, but also tor storytelling with children. The true vibrancy of the red amongst the dark, dank woods always catches the eye and inspires imagination. As I live close to woodland, I have seen many toadstools standing out like jewels against the leafy forest floor.
This subject is a simple shape to draw, it just takes a little patience as you wait tor colours to dry at the various stages of painting. You will also see how, by using Clingfilm, you are able to give just the impression of leaves surrounding the toadstools without having to paint all the detail.
Before you paint
Begin by measuring the stem on your reference image; this will be your unit of measure. The red cap of the toadstool will then be so many stems wide and high, giving your drawing the correct proportions. To achieve an even more accurate drawing, try drawing or visualising a straight line along the
