ann wood handmade

suddenly a billy goat appeared and the space between ideas and action

Suddenly a billy goat appeared. A very distinguished goat. It was not my plan, he is not on my list or schedule and I probably should have been doing something… Read More

on my work table, painting

my new favorite paint and songbirds on my work table

I’m particular about paint. I like very flat color. I’ve been using Holbein acrylics for a while and the last time I went to pick some up I discovered something… Read More

birds, on my work table, other creatures

confronting the pigeon : progress on my city bird

I like pigeons. I like the city beasts. And I have an affinity for the less loved creatures, ants bats, rats, mosquitos etc. Pigeons fit right in. What I love… Read More

inspiration, thanks

book give away : stitch illo – upper case encyclopedia of inspiration

The winner is – number 330 – there will be an email coming your way shortly Annie L! Janine Vangool (upper case magazine) makes beautiful things. I’m happy to be… Read More

patterns and kits

mr. socks : the print edition

Mr. socks is in print! My second print pattern is in the shop. It’s a 12 page booklet with 47 hand drawn illustrations. I’m starting another print pattern this evening… Read More

patterns and kits

the rutabaga pattern is here and meditative stitch for percolating ideas

Just in time for your holiday weekend stitching – the rutabaga pattern is here. It’s a relatively quick project – depending on how long you linger in the details. I… Read More

inspiration, on my work table, owls

songbird work, treasures from sri and all sorts of new things in the shop

And just like that I’m a finishing machine (lots of the new things are in the shop today). I haven’t felt this much momentum in a long time. I’m even… Read More

6 am, productivity

are you spinning your wheels on something? chunk it

Take my word for it – I’m an expert at being super busy without really accomplishing much. I don’t know if it’s a seasonal shift or anxiety about how much… Read More

botanical, workshops

natural history : a new workshop

* Update – The workshop has sold out but please add your name to the wait list if you were hoping to join – cancellations do happen. Registration just opened for “Natural History”… Read More