So! Several weeks back, I did a piece about matsutake mushrooms for Yusho, and in the process of researching it, I found out so many interesting things about these mushrooms. Far too many to fit into the painting for Yusho, but far too interesting to leave alone. So get ready for a series about Matsutake Mushrooms! You might be familiar with these mushrooms if you’re from the Pacific Northwest, but in most other parts of the US they’re a little hard to come by. I was lucky enough to have a chance to taste some for the first time several weeks ago, and they’re unlike anything else.
PS that last panel is plagiarized from inspired by this gorgeous woodblock print.





…is that a Matsutake in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
…too easy?