Hannah Moore 30”x22” Watercolor, Gouache, and Gold Leaf Hannah Moore is an intuitive calligraphy ink and watercolor artist. She paints for those who are trying to figure out who they are, why they are, and how they fit in to this world. She is drawn to themes such as introspection, memories, curiosity, learning, and growth. Hannah works from her studio in Hampton, VA and attends local 757 markets to share her creations which often depict detailed portraits and abstracted imagery inspired by neurographic art. www.subtlevalueart.com, IG: @subtlevalueart

I began the year 2026 with my world in shambles. I was surrounded by death, pain, and so much fear. Even the world at large was running devastating news story after devastating news story. With pure chaos all around and pure chaos in my mind, I was desperate for a little stability and inner peace before I fell apart completely. I reached for my art, my place of refuge, and "Breathe Through It" was born. Her creation was a tumultuous experience in and of itself, so I almost gave up on completing her several times. My own mind fought me the entire way. But she needed to exist, and I was determined to make it so. I used watercolor and salt to develop the nebula imagery, gold leaf to form the base of the suncatcher, and a meticulous watercolor layering technique to bring the woman to life. The woman herself was loosely based on several women in my past who represented strength to me. When I placed my final brushstrokes (sprinkling the sky with gouache to create stars), I was able to breathe a sigh of relief and find my moment of peace. ~ Hannah Moore

Karen Sallaz 6x8” Oil on linen panel Blue Bird perched on a Sunflower. I enjoy many styles, techniques and mediums. I am inspired by the world around me. I enjoy creating Abstract work and working from life, Plein Air painting, Life Drawing with a model, Still Life painting, and Urban Sketching all provide great subjects. ~ Karen Sallaz @Karen Sallaz on Facebook & Instagram

Anna Laird 12”x15” Preserved botanicals Pressed Sunflower Botanical Specimen

Thoughtfully preserved in our studio using a combination of traditional pressing and preservation techniques, this sunflower captures the warmth and quiet beauty of one of summer's most iconic blooms. Carefully mounted on off-white, 4-ply acid-free board and finished with a scored border, its layered petals, delicate details, and distinctive form are preserved as a timeless botanical work of art. IG: @casa.bloom.studios

Each specimen celebrates the natural character of the flower—capturing a fleeting moment of its life and transforming it into something meant to be admired for years to come.Casa Bloom Studio was born from a family's fresh start and a growing love for flowers. After moving from the West Coast to Virginia, we discovered an unexpected joy in gardening and a deep appreciation for the beauty found in every season. What began as a small garden soon became a passion for preserving the blooms we nurtured from seed to flower.

Today, Casa Bloom Studio creates handcrafted pressed botanical art and floral preservation pieces that celebrate both nature and meaningful moments. Using flowers grown in our garden and cherished blooms entrusted to us by our clients, each piece is thoughtfully preserved and arranged by hand, transforming fleeting beauty into lasting keepsakes. Rooted in the rhythms of the garden and inspired by the stories flowers carry, our work honors the connection between nature, memory, and home.