Plants have a way of stopping Chloe Bren in her tracks. The delicate patterns of leaves, the vibrant burst of petals, and the wild tangle of branches—all glimpses of beauty she can’t ignore. In her work, she takes these images, zooms in, and explores the intricate shapes and unexpected color palettes hidden within them. Inspired by Portland’s lush landscape, she uses colored pencils and wax pastels to bring these details to life on paper, capturing the quiet magic that plants offer in our everyday surroundings.