Paper artist Ann Wood (one half of Woodlucker Paper Art, formed with fellow paper sculptor Dean Lucker) creates the most shockingly-lifelike botanical paper sculptures I’ve ever seen. I cannot begin to imagine having the patience to make these lovelies, but I’m fascinated by her process. Some of the bulkier projects – fruit and mushrooms in particular, start with a lightweight wooden base, then paper is applied to the outside to replicate her subject.

Wood says she has found that growing things in her garden is the best way to get live models to study. She used to buy flowers to replicate, but often before the paper version was finished, the original had wilted. So now, she has a gorgeous, varied garden of living subjects for inspiration.

If you’re interested in Wood’s process, many of her Instagram posts include behind the scenes footage.

You can follow Ann Wood on the Woodlucker website and on Instagram.