Ann Wood’s Botanical Paper Artworks

WORDS Lindi Brownell Meiring

Inspired by historical botanical prints, Minneapolis-based artist Ann Wood creates delicate floral paper artworks by hand.

Ann forms part of creative duo Woodlucker, which was founded 30 years ago together with Dean Lucker.

Making use of embroidery scissors and a combination of paper and wire, Ann’s fine cuts turn ordinary sheets of paper into flowers, feathers and butterfly wings, before being sewn and mounted onto a wool or velvet backing.

Here are 12 of our favourites:

Making paper look like mini fireworks ? . . #woodlucker #paperartist #paperart #underthefloralspell #theartofslowliving #seekmoments #mybeautifulmess #antiques #antiques_r_us #botanicalpickmeup #plantlady #plantsofinstagram #thatauthenticfeeling #dsfloral #dspink #floralfix #floral_perfection #inspiredbypetals #petalsandprops #naturalelement #natureinspired #floralfridaycompetition #floralfriday #ccseasonal #flowersathome #flowergram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #lovelysquares #abmplantlady #beautifulmatters

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Sep 15, 2017 at 10:49am PDT

Beginnings of some new paper pansies. . . #woodlucker #annwood #antiques_r_us #antiques #petalsandprops #thatauthenticfeeling #eleganceintheeveryday #mainvision #dsfloral #floralfix #floralinspiration #floral_perfection #floralinspiration #alifeofintention #beautyyouseek #thatvelvetfeeling #myeverydaymagic #kinfolk #marthastewart #elledecor #beautyaroundus #aquietstyle #morningslikethese #beautifulthings #flowersathome #seekmoments #ccseasonal #littlestoriesofmylife #slowliving #inspiredbypetals

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Sep 10, 2017 at 1:44pm PDT

A new paper red geranium added to this grouping of paper garden flowers. . . #woodlucker #annwood #ccseasonal #madetocreate #seekmoments #paperart #paperartist #paperflowers #floralfix #flowersathome #floral_perfection #floralinspiration #byarrangement #flatlayforever #dsfloral #antiques #antiques_r_us #thatauthenticfeeling #marthastewart #elledecor #kinfolk #inspiredbypetals #myeverydaymagic #petalsandprops #thefloralseasons #slowliving #simpleandstill #tv_stilllife #plantlady #botanicalpickmeup

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Sep 3, 2017 at 11:13am PDT

I make these paper botanicals for a reason. I think I want to connect to my memory where the older generation taught me how to grow things. I miss the time when that was daily life….so I’m honoring that memory by sharing these paper plants, made by my hands, with you. . . #woodlucker #annwood #paperartist #paperflowers #thefloralseasons #inspiredbypetals #marthastewart #thatauthenticfeeling #antiques_r_us #antiques #dsfloral #craftsposure #byarrangement #alifeofintention #still_life_gallery #flatlayforever #thefloralseasons #floralfix #floralinspiration #myeverydaymagic #bhgflowers #ccseasonal #momentslikethis #atmine #tv_stilllife #inspiremyinstagram #beautyyouseek #kinfolk #mainvision #thatauthenticfeeling

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Sep 5, 2017 at 12:08pm PDT

One thing I enjoy about working with paper is the detail I make with paint after I sculpt the parts. I’m starting to create hangers for all my paper garden plants and place them on the wall, a picture in my IG stories today. . . #woodlucker #annwood #dsfloral #floralfix #flatlayforever #kinfolk #gardenflowers #ccseasonal #paperart #paperartist #paperflowers #antiques_r_us #antiques #byarrangement #alifeofintention #thefloralseasons #madetocreate #floral_perfection #elledecor #thatauthenticfeeling #petalsandprops #seekmoments #flowersatwork #theartofslowliving #slowliving #inspiredbypetals #boholiving #simpleandstill

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Aug 24, 2017 at 12:19pm PDT

When you find light blue sandals on the sale rack that matches your art.? . . #woodlucker #annwood #theartofslowliving #elledecor #marthastewart #botanicalpickmeup #dsfloral #aquietstyle #antiques #alifeofintention #byarrangement #thefloralseasons #madetocreate #flatlayforever #beautifulthings #thatauthenticfeeling #seekmoments #ccseasonal #morningslikethese #fromwhereistand #inspiredbypetals #paperart #paperartist #creativehappylife #quietmoments #gardenflowers #seeingthepretty #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantlady

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Aug 8, 2017 at 11:55am PDT

Summertime paper blooms at our studio in Minneapolis.? . . #woodlucker #annwood #paperart #paperartist #dsfloral #aquietstyle #byarrangement #alifeofintention #still_life_gallery #tv_colors #flatlayforever #acolorstory #thefloralseasons #ccseasonal #floralfix #floral_perfection #madetocreate #petalsandprops #secretsofgreen #antiques #artisticmoods #floristlife #inspiredbypetals #momentsofmine #smallthings #myeverydaymagic #underthefloralspell #botanicalpickmeup #flowergram #plantsmakepeoplehappy

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Jul 27, 2017 at 12:00pm PDT

I’ve made several of these paper and wire wreaths the past month. Here’s one of them in a finished piece.? . . #woodlucker #annwood #deanlucker #paperart #paperartist #floralartist #makerslife #makeitblissful #dsfloral #aquietstyle #antiques #antiques_r_us #momentsofmine #ccseasonal #theartofslowliving #simplethingsmadebeautiful #underthefloralspell #myeverydaymagic #springmood #inspiredbypetals #tv_stilllife #petalsandprops #botanicalpickmeup #botanicalart #nothingisordinary #propstyling #bevisuallyinspired #flowergram #plantsmakepeoplehappy

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Jun 6, 2017 at 11:15am PDT

Paper details ???in Easter egg colors. . . #woodlucker #annwood #deanlucker #paperart #paperartist #paperflowers #thatauthenticfeeling #flatlaytoday #flowerart #momentsofmine #botanicalart #botanicalpickmeup #floralfix #floralartist #petalsandprops #underthefloralspell #myeverydaymagic #mybeautifulmess #inspiredbypetals #seedscolor #bhgflowers #antiques #antiques_r_us #dsfloral #aquietstyle #aquietstyle_spring #prettycreativestyle #verilymoment #littlestoriesofmylife

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Apr 13, 2017 at 11:03am PDT

Making paper look like something from the sea. . . #woodlucker #annwood #thatauthenticfeeling #floral_perfection #myeverydaymagic #antiques #dsfloral #floraandfauna #ofsimplethings #underthefloralspell #inspiredbypetals #curated_nature #gatheringslikethese #visualcrush #seekinspirecreate #flower_daily #floralarrangement #antiques #plantlady #madetocreate #elledecor #colorsplash #alifeofintention #mainvision #ccseasonal #momentsofmine #seekmoments #inspiremyinstagram #flowergram

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Oct 11, 2017 at 12:52pm PDT

I’m working on paper plants with roots and thinking about what makes plants stand tall, grow and blossom.? . . #woodlucker #annwood #deanlucker #myquietbeauty #botanicalpickmeup #underthefloralspell #antiques_r_us #antiques #dsfloral #aquietstyle #aquietstyle_spring #myeverydaymagic #springmood #thatauthenticfeeling #momentsofmine #inspiredbypetals #paperart #paperflower #bhgflowers #smallthings #smallthingsinlife #nestandflourish #prettycreativestyle #makerslife #creativityfound #creativehappylife #botanicalart #flowergram #mybeautifulmess

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Apr 8, 2017 at 12:29pm PDT

I finally finished this paper iris yesterday. I bought some live ones to help me understand the structure of the flower. They are like snapdragons with the stamen behind opening and closing sets of petals. I carved and painted this wooden bunny last year. He looks like he might take a nibble on my plants and he does look kinda guilty. ? . . #woodlucker #annwood #deanlucker #littlestoriesofmylife #flashesofdelight #prettycreativestyle #aquietstyle_spring #aquietstyle #dsfloral #blooooms #botanicalpickmeup #botanicalart #antiques #antiques_r_us #underthefloralspell #myeverydaymagic #inspiredbypetals #bhgflowers #paperart #paperflowers #natureinthehome #nestandflourish #craftsposure #creativehappylife #creativityfound #floralfix #floralartist #floralarrangement #flowerwall

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Apr 15, 2017 at 9:12am PDT

I’ve been working with my paper in tiny pieces this week. The lavender pedals for a new flower. Can you guess which flower? . . #woodlucker #annwood #paperartist #paperflowers #dsfloral #dstiny #inspiredbypetals #beautifulthings #ccseasonal #kinfolk #thatauthenticfeeling #momentsofmine #visualcrush #creatorclass #antiques #antiques_r_us #iloveflowers #foreverfaffing #plantsarefriends #instabloom #flower_daily #thefloralseasons #madetocreate #byarrangement #beautyyouseek #myeverydaymagic #smallthings #floralfix #flower_daily

A post shared by Ann Wood @ Woodlucker (@woodlucker) on Oct 4, 2017 at 11:31am PDT

View more of Ann’s creations at instagram.com/woodlucker.