Procedural Mushroom Tool
April 2024
project houdini procedural
A procedural mushroom generation tool built in Houdini that creates a variety of stylized mushroom types with full control over shape, color, and clustering.
Overview
This tool allows artists to quickly generate mushrooms ranging from realistic forest fungi to whimsical fantasy varieties. Parameters control everything from cap shape to stem texture to grouping behavior.
Features
- Multiple mushroom type presets
- Customizable cap shapes and patterns
- Stem thickness and curvature controls
- Gill and spore detail generation
- Cluster and scatter placement tools
- Color variation and texture controls
Technical Approach
The tool leverages Houdini’s procedural workflow with VEX-driven shape generation. Artists can create single hero mushrooms or scatter thousands across a terrain with natural-looking variation.