*My shiitake mushroom painting final result….*
I’m pleased with the effect of layered, translucent, complementary colors.
https://steemitimages.com/DQmRpkmvjvRSDnGwcb3ihHtHBRggZDCpfhvd2u9R1jaaRXi/IMG_9948.PNG!

I start with an India ink wash, and then begin to build layers of watercolor. I keep a paper towel and a test strip of rice paper by my pallet to check strokes, values, and colors.

https://steemitimages.com/DQmb2E1rhZMru7YgseQLt9bnDkZf5HAL5yV6SqcWDN4wtUG/IMG_9911.JPG!

Laying down the first layers with a light ink wash…

![IMG_9914.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUEtFQgJRu1RcyvoRQXmy1dvaQjBLitP4ALSzSksAXD8X/IMG_9914.JPG)

Then comes color!

![IMG_9922.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmShtQNjNPqurtmj8f8UwJxcVPDLJEno1r1RDJFHFJacSH/IMG_9922.JPG)

Sometimes I turn the painting upside down to get a different perspective.

![IMG_9942.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmTvwEjCZoAD5aGwVbikqyqmmC5Rk8e2YJWhfy9Bn26HJ8/IMG_9942.JPG)

Which design do you like best for greeting cards and prints? 
Do you like it with text, or without text? 
Your comment automatically enters you to win a 10" x 10" (or smaller) print of your choice from my store. I appreciate your input.

![LetThatShitakiGoCBP04.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXAqEiq1kzD9oZHPc3TUDq8CPKYZbJNq6U9zroPUyZUhL/LetThatShitakiGoCBP04.png)

If you enjoy my process posts, watch for my next post, when I show more SPAM painting process pics.

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