Interviews Combining his carpentry skills with his love of nature, Patrick Dougherty utilizes primitive techniques of building to experiment with tree saplings as construction material. Since beginning in 1980, Patrick has left his mark with over two hundred massive sculptures all over the world. Check out more of Patrick’s work here: www.stickwork.net Filmed by Gary Tyler […]
Bud and Jon from Portland-based experimental-pop band AAN introduced us to the field by the freeway on Mississippi Avenue’s less traveled south end. A serene, grassy field that abruptly runs into I-5, Bud used to frequent this chaotically beautiful place to reflect on the day, find inspiration, or just watch the cars go by. weareaan.com […]
Brooklyn-based website, The Scout, just released the newest addition to their video series highlighting craftsmanship. Launched back in 2009, the series has portrayed a variety of craftsman ranging from apparel designers to architects. All the videos are truly inspiring, and we encourage you to visit thescoutmag.com to see everything else they have to offer. Here’s […]
Words/Photos by Greg Bemis Here at Shwood we are constantly pushing ourselves to try new things and are inspired by others who follow in suit. Peter Gronquist is an artist who definitely embodies this ideology. Peter lives and works in Portland Oregon, creating provocative sculpture pieces using taxidermied animals and various weaponry. I have known […]
Portland photographer, Neil DaCosta, loves summer. Here’s a few words about his latest photo exercise dedicated to the few months of bliss that make Oregon such an incredible place to enjoy summer… “In the past, I usually only shot photos when I had a specific idea in mind. I wanted to change this habit and […]
