Here at Shwood we are constantly searching for creative inspiration in our endeavor to experiment with nature, and recently came across the amazing work of Singaporean artist Keng Lye. Keng utilizes acrylic along with layers of resin and 3D objects to create stunningly realistic portrayals of aquatic life. Keng’s description of his work, via This […]

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For the third installment of our Journeys photo essay series we follow along with Shwood Collaborator Grant Puckett on a week-long trip from Kansas to Colorado. Grant and company shack up in an amazing little treehouse spending their days hiking and fishing and their nights drinking by the fire. See his perspective and story behind […]

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To celebrate the recent release of our new Acetate collection we are holding a monthly Instagram photo contest to showcase your best “Fifty/Fifty” themed images!  Each month will feature a different theme- the first of which will be “Sky”. The rules are simple:

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Beautiful video by Philip Leaman showcasing the locale, process, and feeling behind the work of printmaker and sculptor Bryan Nash Gill. We love this inspiring take on looking to nature for inspiration and meaning. Brian visits lumber yards, or as he calls them, “Boneyards”, and repurposes downed trees that would otherwise be burned or turned […]

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Journey 002 - Trout Lake, BC by Alana Paterson

For the second installment of our Journeys photo essay series we follow along with Shwood Collaborator Alana Paterson into the backwoods of British Columbia. Life there in the Winter moves at Mother Nature’s pace, and the harshness and beauty of the surroundings are truly breathtaking. See her perspective and story behind the trip by following […]

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