This week is science week! In honour of that I painted some as scientifically accurate as possible, fungal nails. Why fungi nails you ask? Apart from wanting to gross people out by the title, I have a strange fascination with fungi.
If you look at my about page you'll see I'm studying to become a microbiologist with a focus on fungi. Someday I really hope to become a leader in the field of mycology (fungal research) but until then I shall be content with drawing pictures of mushrooms on my nails. Enjoy!
If you look at my about page you'll see I'm studying to become a microbiologist with a focus on fungi. Someday I really hope to become a leader in the field of mycology (fungal research) but until then I shall be content with drawing pictures of mushrooms on my nails. Enjoy!
Left Hand Thumb: Amanita muscaria, also known by the common name Fly Agaric. This mushroom is commonly associated with fairies and fairy circles.
Left Hand Index Finger: Mycena interrupta. This little blue fungus is often found on the edge of fallen logs and is known by the common name of Pixie's parasol for obvious reasons.
Left Hand Middle Finger: Hygrocybe lewellinae, also known as the Mauve Splitting Waxcap, is a purple fungi that is distinguished by it's splitting cap as it matures.
Left Hand Ring Finger: Mycena leaiana is also, rather unoriginally, known as orange mycena. It's growth is commonly associated with fallen hardwood logs.
Left Hand Pinkie Finger: Cortinarius rotundisporus is known by the common name of Elegant Blue Webcap. It has only been recorded in the Southern Hemisphere in both Southern Australian and New Zealand.
Right Hand Thumb: Dermocybe splendida. It is also known by the common name Splendid Red Skincap and is once again only found in Australia.
Right Hand Index Finger: Mycena austrororida, has the common name of Austral Dripping Bonnet. The dripping refers to gluten that accumulates at the bottom of the stem, leaving a slimy residue.
Right Hand Middle Finger: Entoloma virescens. This bright blue fungus is known by the common name of Sky-blue Pinkgill. This is because as the fungi matures, the blue gills (underside of the fungi where the spores are held) turns a pinkish brown colour, hence pink gills.
Right Hand Ring Finger: Pleurotus australis, is also known as the Brown Oyster Mushroom. This is the only edible species of fungi I have depicted on my nails.
Right Hand Pinkie Finger: Marasmius elegans. This reddish orange fungus has a velvety texture and is also known by the common name of Velvet Parachute.
Finally, instead of listing all the polishes I used, here is a panoramic picture of them for your enjoyment. Please feel free to send me an email/comment is you actually want the list!
Photo Credits (for the inserted fungi images)
Left Hand
Thumb: amanita muscaria photo credit:
Pointer Finger: mycena intterupta photo credit
Middle Finger: hygrocybe lewellinae photo credit
Ring Finger: mycena leaiana photo credit
Pinkie Finger: Cortinarius rotundisporus photo credit
Right Hand
Thumb: dermocybe spledida photo credit:
Pointer Finger: Mycena austrororida photo credit
Middle Finger: Entoloma virescens photo credit: http://blog.daum.net/whitehair50/7093753
Ring Finger: Pleurotus australis photo credit
Pinkie Finger: Marasmius elegans photo credit
Photo Credits (for the inserted fungi images)
Left Hand
Thumb: amanita muscaria photo credit:
Pointer Finger: mycena intterupta photo credit
Middle Finger: hygrocybe lewellinae photo credit
Ring Finger: mycena leaiana photo credit
Pinkie Finger: Cortinarius rotundisporus photo credit
Right Hand
Thumb: dermocybe spledida photo credit:
Pointer Finger: Mycena austrororida photo credit
Middle Finger: Entoloma virescens photo credit: http://blog.daum.net/whitehair50/7093753
Ring Finger: Pleurotus australis photo credit
Pinkie Finger: Marasmius elegans photo credit