Diversions: Gallery & Game Night

Come and join me for this fun evening of gaming! I have the esteemed pleasure of being the inaugural artist for Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge in Coralville, IA. Peruse the art or take part in free game testing. Their standard pricing applies to playing games from their huge game library, but the chill atmosphere and camaraderie is priceless!

The event is April 19 from 7pm-10pm. Please also consider visiting Diversions' Grand Opening on April 12!

INTRODUCING STINKHORN SHRUMANS

Just in time for spring and Easter egg hunting are the completed Stinkhorn Shrumans, which are part of the card game artwork and have been fashioned into a splendid poster. 

Stinkhorns are an interesting group of fungi that start in an egg-like shape. The common name is "witch's eggs" and many species are edible in this stage. Once the fungi matures, it emanates a smell similar to dog poop or rotting animal carcasses. This is to attract insects that will carry the spore and allow the fungi to reproduce. The stinkhorns like wet climates and can be found in greatest number in tropical forests, but also like well-watered gardens. 

More Shruman Cards and A Free Fungi Movie

Shruman Card Game Update

The game testing continues with the Shrumans card game and lucky for me, I have many with friends who are well-versed tabletop gamers! Here is a look at some of the new Shrumans being added as well as a first look at the Action Cards!

I am starting with line drawings with some simple color slapped on. This month I anticipate rendering the details for as many as I can manage!

The more Shrumans I draw, the harder it is to find unique poses and expressions. It's a fun challenge to have, but honestly some real-life mushrooms have fully-formed personalities.

This game has 3 Action cards so far with common card game moves that have a fungi flare. I am working on a 4th one that would add more strategical interest. I am open to feedback!

Other Fun-gi Things

There is a pay-what-you-can screening of Fungi: Web of Life at Iowa City's Film Scene this month, March 25. It will be playing at different movie theaters nationally and internationally. A list of showings can be found here, but not all cities are listed. See if they are playing at a city near you!

One great way to support Shrumans is through buying prints and stationery! Here are my store links! 

New Timelapse Video

Watch my illustration take shape from sketch to finish! More of my digital painting time-lapse videos that can be found on my Youtube channel.

Etsy Sticker Addition!

New waterproof vinyl stickers for my Shrumans are available on my Etsy Store! These bad boys can withstand the elements and will stick to your thermos, lunchpail, forehead, and more!

Mushroom Valentines Card

In my exploration of direct digital downloads, I bring you a cheesy Valentines card based on one of my Shrumans!

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It’s available on my Etsy store in a few different printout styles.

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Merry Christmas! Printable Christmas Card Featuring Mushroom Santa

The Christmas Card you didn't ask for but now you want undeniably…Mushroom Santa! Now available on Etsy as an instant download card you can print out DIY style.

One more mushroom fellow for the Shruman empire! I still have my mushroom people stickers available on Etsy as well that can be the perfect combo gift. :)