Does anyone know WHY this is called Artist's Fungus? I found these magnificent speciments in an area of woodland next to the Forth and Clyde Canal near Cadder. It was growing on an old dead Wych Elm tree. The tops had been lopped off but they left the trunk standing thankfully as it had some superb large holes near the top which would be ideal for large nest holes - for Owls etc..
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Not sure if this helps Kindurs, but artists have always liked to draw them.
Their texture and form allow good play with detail.
I know that`s probably too simple an answer, but they are good to draw.
Thanks Zepellina, I was wondering more whether they had used the spores for colour as they are a fine coffee colour and do seem to last for ages. I know that they used to use Shaggy Inktop as ink when it rotted down quickly!
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