Jill Bliss was so enamored with the beauty of the pristine environment that she was willing to exhaust her life savings on an adventure to uncover vibrant mushrooms.
Jill Bliss is a multi-talented individual who has a love for undiscovered land. Apart from being an artist, she’s also a naturalist, farmer, and teacher. She left her designer job in New York to reside in a small sea situated on Salish Island in the western Pacific Ocean.
While exploring the island, Jill stumbled upon a breathtaking array of vibrant mushrooms. The idea of creating a nature-inspired artwork, dubbed as “Nature Medley”, suddenly came to her mind and she eagerly started planning how to arrange them into a stunning masterpiece.
Jill arranged mushrooms and other plants in an alternating pattern to create a stunning photo with a balanced color palette. It’s amazing how each piece can convey a unique theme! She begins her creative process by sourcing mushrooms of different sizes, shapes, colors, and textures, drawing inspiration from the natural world. Then, she artfully stitches them together to produce her masterpieces.
Jill’s passion for mushrooms was so immense that she made a drastic decision in 2012. She sold her apartment and nearly all of her possessions to move away from her hectic lifestyle and pursue her love for mushrooms in a secluded place.
According to Jill Bliss, she has invested her entire life savings to acquire a small piece of land where only 30 households reside. She claims that she is content with her life in this serene environment, surrounded by nature. The place offers her the freedom to create art, indulge in recreational activities like boating, reading books, and enjoying the picturesque views. Additionally, Jill enjoys spending time with the wild animals that frequent her property. To get a glimpse of her life, take a look at some of her photos.