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Ann Wood's delicate paper fruit and root vegetables that look like the real thing

It's hard to believe that these delicate items of food are crafted entirely from paper. But that's what we've come to expect from the oh-so-talented Woodlucker, aka Ann Wood and Dean Lucker, who launched their own studio in 1987, after graduating from Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

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Ann Wood's paper craft fruits and vegetables arranged on fabric, including strawberry, pear, apricots, radish, cucumber, cherries and blueberry with leaves and stems

These root vegetables, fruit and occasional flowers have been crafted by Ann and presented in Instagram-ready layouts, ones that have obviously attracted over 100,000 followers on their own channel.

"Creating paper garden vegetables and food from the grocery store has become one of my passions," says Ann. "I enjoy the challenge of finding ways to translate common materials into almost real looking objects. Branches, roots and subtle textures found in nature fascinate me and on occasion, I see the humour in their forms."

Dean, on the other hand, is known for his log people, but we'll save that for another story. Find out more about the pair at woodlucker.com.

Botanical arrangement of Ann Wood's paper fruit and vegetables including peaches, pears and berries alongside dried branches and leaves against a pale blue background
Flat lay arrangement of Ann Wood's paper vegetables and flowers including a carrot, beetroot, and pink geranium, alongside real foliage and botanical elements on grey fabric.
Ann Wood's paper root vegetables and flowers arranged on a dark surface, including beets, carrots, leeks and radishes with detailed roots and foliage
A hand holds a speckled concrete tray displaying a paper plant with green leaves, exposed roots and red cherries with one cut in half to reveal the interior detail
Three paper leeks with white roots tied together with a white band, displayed on a deep blue surface with gold leaf and turquoise botanical illustrations
A hand holding a halved paper orange, displayed alongside paper berries, a cucumber and other foliage on a marble surface, with decorative items scattered to the left
Three paper beetroots and a paper bee by Ann Wood, with two whole vegetables showing roots and leaves, and one sliced beetroot held in a hand against a marble surface
Papier-mâché plant with leaves and yellow flowers surrounded by paper fruit including strawberry, cherries, pear, apples, orange slice and berries on blue background
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