Zara Wood a.k.a Woody

Barcelona Bicycle 1

Little Bikes of Barcelona

During a recent trip to Barcelona, we were pleased to see lots of little bikes, including this one at the new Design Museum - Museu del Disseny de Barcelona - where design in every day objects is highlighted and celebrated. ... SEE MORE arrow-right

Golden BSA

Little Bike Look Out - Golden Times

It's been a while since we uploaded some little bike action. So here you go.  I must confess my head's been swayed by my early 70s Nord France racer, but I'll always have a soft spot for these vintage compact bikes. Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves little vintage bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986 (and most recently a standard size 1970s cherry red Nord France racer). But fear not,  when she spots... SEE MORE arrow-right

BSA Orange

Little Bike Look Out - Orange Bright

Pink cherry blossom, yellow daffodils and orange bright little bikes!  The promise of summer time sunlight and cycle rides along the sea front... Your little bike? So lucky! Feel free to tweet this post. Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a little bike, she takes a photo. Expect to see lots of snap shots of these miniaturized steel wonders.... SEE MORE arrow-right

big issue little bike

Little Bike Look Out - Romantic Roma in Brighton

A Raleigh Roma, probably from the late seventies or early eighties. We think the black handlebar may be not be original, but it's a good visual fit with the bike.  Snapped in the Brighton lanes, near one of the best ice cream parlours Gelato Gusto.  Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a little bike, she takes a photo. Expect to see lots of snap shots of... SEE MORE arrow-right

social solitaire

Little Bikes Look Out - Social Solitaire

'Tis the season to be social. Even this Solitaire bike has found a little companion (spotted earlier in the year). Happy Christmas and a Happy New 2015 to you all.   Your little bike? So lucky! Feel free to tweet this post. Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a little bike, she takes a photo. Expect to see lots of snap shots of these miniaturized... SEE MORE arrow-right

hamper shopper

Little Bike Look Out - Festive Feasts

We wonder what edible delights have been transported in this rather decadent hamper, now cleverly used as a bicycle bumper basket.   Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a little bike, she takes a photo. Expect to see lots of snap shots of these miniaturized steel wonders. Your little bike? So lucky! Feel free to tweet this post.... SEE MORE arrow-right

stickers and flowers

Little Bike Look Out - Allsorts

Flowers, dotty stickers and BMX tyres.  This little bike is rocking an electic style in the heart of Brighton North Laines.   Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a little bike, she takes a photo. Expect to see lots of snap shots of these miniaturized steel wonders. Your little bike? So lucky! Feel free to tweet this post.... SEE MORE arrow-right

little bike look out carhart brown bike

Like Bike Look Out - Colour Mix

A perfect example of 'pimping your ride' with a colourful basket and cool stickers.  Spotted in our home time of Brighton. Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a little bike, she takes a photo. Expect to see lots of snap shots of these miniaturized steel wonders. Your little bike? So lucky! Feel free to tweet this post.... SEE MORE arrow-right

wanderer close up

Little Bike Look Out - I roam around

Wow, that blue really pops!  We would definitely be whistling while wandering around on this little bicycle.  Fantastic type too.  That fluid font and bright blue fits in nicely with cycling around Brighton & Hove.   Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a little bike, she takes a photo. Expect to see lots of snap shots of these... SEE MORE arrow-right

Space Saver

Little Bike Look Out - Spacey Space Saver

Compared to many of the vintage compact bicycles out there, this is positively futuristic.  Let's not fear the future, let's trust in it - it's got a sticker of assurance after all.  Perhaps a superhero has adopted this bike, small enough to hide under a cape, and spacey enough to match any pants over lycro combo. Little Bike Look Out - what's that?  Woody loves vintage little bikes, in fact she rides a cream Raleigh Compact from 1986. So when she spots a... SEE MORE arrow-right

Studio

The Studio

creative direction + illustration
face-to-face + online event design + curation

Get in touch about a new project: creative@zarawood.com 

Woody's Studio collaborates on a diverse mix of creative projects, from super graphics that adorn hospital walls to creating sell-out fashion collections.  The studio also curates and delivers online events for the education and arts sectors.

Woody, also known as Zara Wood, creates, curates and educates.
A co-founder of The Enquiry Desk project and Brighton's PechaKucha producer for several years, she is an award-winning senior lecturer + part of the International Association of Illustration Academics forum.  

 

Shop

One-off artworks to buy online

Launching later in 2024

 Original artwork by Woody, including the lastest Little Treasures
- original miniatures framed in vintage jewellery.



Workshops

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Interviewing & hosting - Podcasts + Talks:

Rave About Illustration Podcast
Time for some illumination on illustration. Illustration is everywhere and yet you may not be familiar with what an illustrator does. Rave About Illustration sheds light on the creative world of visual translation.