It seems there's so much variation in turkey tail and false turkey tail; any differentiation between them would not be made apparent by my knitting in this instance. From what I've read, the main difference between the two species is that turkey tail has a pore surface on its underside, while false turkey tail is smooth. According to Mushroom Expert, it's actually a crust fungus rather than a polypore. Yarn isn't so crusty, but you get the idea. I'm calling these false turkey tail because that was the species of the images I modeled these after, and because I've already made a version of turkey tail. It's interesting to me how algae can contribute to their coloring by producing a green hue on the brackets. It makes for some nice fiber contrast! This is another species that inspired an outdoor installation at Martin Park Nature Center for Niche.
I also wanted to announce - I have added a lot of new products to my Society 6 shop, so if you like my work but aren't interested in having an art print, there are other ways you can have it in your life! New products include tote bags, iPhone cases, wall clocks, greeting cards, throw pillows, laptop skins, shirts, etc. Just click on the image you would like to purchase products for and scroll down to see what's available… or use the item menu on the left hand side of the shop page to see what images are available in those items. I hope this makes my art more accessible for more people! Thanks for checking it out.
