Remed is a french artist known for his brightly-colored large-scale murals and canvas works. His style is instantly recognizable and uses strong shapes and visual images to draw the viewer in. I first discovered Remed in a book I was given for Christmas over three years ago. I remember being instantly intrigued by his unique, […]
Here at Shwood we are always on the look out for artists and creatives who are doing what they love in an interesting way. Connor Annal is a perfect example of this with his amazing illustration style and hand drawn typography. Connor is a prolific contributer on flickr and constantly updates his blog http://electricjunkyard.blogspot.com with intricate […]
Growing up in the wild hills of the Pacific Northwest, it seems like SunRay was always building something. His favorite source of inspiration and materials is the woods around him, “God’s Hardware Store” as he calls it. When working on a project it is not uncommon to see him pick up a saw and head […]
We caught up with local Portland band, Dirty Mittens, and wandered through an abandoned Masonic temple where they recorded their latest album, “Heart of Town.” Check out Dirty Mittens on Shwood Mixtape #1 and at their website: dirtymittensmusic.com
In a recent collaborative project with Canadian clothing manufacturer, Ransom Holding Co., we chose to work with a unique Canadian Oak that was sourced at The Century Mill, located outside the metro Toronto area. With the Mill dating back over 150 years, we were curious to gain some insight into the history of the place […]
