"There are pubs trying to attract younger generations with drag shows, book clubs and quiz nights," explains Wood.
The creative adaptation of these establishments offers hope for their long-term survival. "And I think that will be rewarded in the long term," says Wood.
Her inbox fills daily with pleas from patrons who want their local pubs preserved on paper before it's too late.
"I get messages all the time saying: 'Come and draw my pub, or please, can you draw this pub before it gets demolished next year?'"
says Wood. "Pubs serve a huge purpose, especially for those communities growing up around them."
She recently traveled to south Wimbledon to draw the 150-year-old Trafalgar pub after learning developers wanted to demolish it for flats.
Locals are campaigning to bring it under community ownership.
The drawings take anywhere from six hours to multiple days.
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"I could have picked an easier medium to make the process quicker, but I think the pencil is often underestimated as a tool," says Wood.
"It's used for the sketch stage, but to use it to make the piece as a whole is an interesting process."
Spending long periods outside pubs means she meets many new people. She often receives free pints from landlords and chats with curious locals.
Her art becomes a vehicle to talk about pubs in crisis and London's history.
"It opened my eyes to the city," says Wood.
"From a quiet countryside lane in Richmond to a bustling road in Limehouse, it's really fun to experience the whole spectrum of locations."
