MEET THE WAW ARTISTS
Bonnie Sorsby
Bonnie Sorsby is a Florida-based multidisciplinary artist whose expressive work blends intuition, joyful color, and lively brushstrokes. Painting primarily in acrylic, she embraces free-spirited yet intentional creation, reflecting her deep trust in the artistic process. Inspired by the beautiful flora, fauna, and people of South Florida, Bonnie explores painting, photography, and design while balancing life as a wife, homeschooling mom, and entrepreneur.
Cailin Byrne
I’ve always loved capturing memories, and with photography, it's been a beautiful thing to capture those moments for others as well. There’s nothing more that I love than capturing someone in a moment in their life, especially one that truly captures them. There’s something about the authenticity of that moment that you can feel and get to experience forever.
Camilla Webster
Camilla Webster is a celebrated Palm Beach artist known for her bold, colorful paintings that capture the elegance of island life, Americana, and ocean-inspired beauty. Honored as a Trailblazer by Discover the Palm Beaches, her work is in the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum's permanent collection and has been exhibited at The Breakers, The Boca Raton, The Sagamore, and Art Basel Miami Beach. Her Love From Palm Beach brand, embodying the town's historic charm with a modern flair, has sold thousands of prints and products worldwide, making her synonymous with the palm tree. Her recent Warhol flag series in collaboration with Karen Bystedt highlights her connection to Andy Warhol, and has gained national acclaim. Visit camillawebster.com for more.
Elizabeth Bernheisel
Elizabeth Bernheisel’s art explores the boundless potential of color, shape, and line, which are deeply intertwined with her life experiences. Primarily self-taught, she honed her style by studying with master artists and experimenting with various media and styles. Her vibrant and expressive work mirrors her passion for beautiful interiors, lush gardens, and the decorative arts.
Originally from Washington DC, she moved to South Florida in 2020 and quickly became active in the local art scene. Elizabeth has showcased her work at local galleries and Miami Art Week. Her work has garnered attention, being featured in prestigious publications such as Modern Luxury, Luxe, and Palm Beach Illustrated, as well as the Serena & Lily website and design shops.
In her bright, spacious studio in the Warehouse District of West Palm Beach, Florida, Elizabeth continues to create captivating artworks that inspire and delight.
Elizabeth Palace
Elizabeth is an emerging photographer with a knack for storytelling and a passion for people. Her origin story began in rural North Carolina, steeped in family histories, and eventually brought her to South Florida through full mini-lives lived in London, New York, and Los Angeles. A queen of adaptation and a champion for strength in vulnerability, Elizabeth has an uncanny ability to immerse herself in varying environments with ease to form deeply personal collaborations with her subjects.
Emily Blaylock
Emily Blaylock is a songwriter based in her living room in Lake Worth Beach, composing and recording soundscaped journal entries. She finds joy in collaborating with local artists and creating femme-forward music spaces. Beyond music, she advocates for survivors of violence and abuse with Palm Beach County Victim Services.
Gabriela Hidalgo
Gabriela is a leading graphic designer and a creative soul who has established a remarkable career working with small and medium-sized businesses, bringing her expertise to various projects from branding to comprehensive visual design. She has an outstanding ability to transform ideas into effective visual solutions.
Hayley Sheldon
Hayley is a multidisciplinary artist focusing on tactility and color. She is native to West Palm Beach, where she currently lives with her husband and three children, drawing inspiration from the natural world around her. Her work is rooted in the act of noticing, of transforming familiar landscapes into vivid visual representations that evoke memory and metaphor. Her current body of work utilizes a catalog of shapes made by sewing directly into wood frames, using the fibers to create a translucent color field effect.
Johnna Pomasan
She is a successful businesswoman, dedicated philanthropist, and passionate supporter of the arts, with a strong commitment to advancing female empowerment. She actively supports causes that promote the progress and well-being of women and is deeply involved in numerous initiatives. As a member and advocate of First Female, she contributes to efforts that foster women's leadership and advancement.
Kelle Marie
Kelle Marie is a British artist redefining fashion illustration through a bold, sustainable lens. Their work explores identity and emotion with fluid, elongated figures and playful exaggeration, celebrating creativity over perfection. Committed to sustainability, they recycle their own artwork through collage, transforming past pieces into new narratives. Alongside their visual art, they are a costume and makeup designer and an artistic director for theatre, bringing storytelling to life through dynamic design. Their debut show features striking 8ft illustrations that invite viewers to reconsider the value of materials and the power of self-expression.
Kelsey Snyder
When I was a kid I never wore shoes. I liked the crunch of leaves under my feet and loved the soft sand massaging my toes. I was aware of the birds chirping and crickets singing, a branch breaking in the distance would set my curiosity on fire. Now that I’m older and more seasoned, I realize that was me completely surrendering and connecting with nature. We lose that sometimes through life’s trials. My goal with my art is to bring that curiosity and connectedness back to us all. I find my best inspiration is from the natural world around us and it's reflected in my early body of work as well as my latest. The mediums I use may have shifted but my message remains consistent. Nature is a part of us and there’s a lot we can learn from it as long as we are open to receiving.
Lindsey Mills
Lindsey Mills is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter who began self-releasing original music in 2007 and joined the indie rock band Surfer Blood on bass in 2015. Fiercely DIY, she writes, records & releases her own music, also adding visual projections, music videos, curated events & most recently, digital collectibles to her body of work.
Lani Goodrich
Lani Goodrich. Born and raised in West Palm Beach- she is one bad ass bitch who makes pottery. Avenue Pottery that is.
Lisa LaFrance
I am the conceptual creator of LAFRANCE PROJECT, based in WPB, focusing on local philanthropy. My passion is matching funders with nonprofits, brainstorming capacity-building strategies, and fostering trust across community stakeholders. As a former Investment Manager and past President of Impact the Palm Beaches, I challenge outdated practices in the nonprofit sector, advocating for transparency, and authenticity, and creating deeper donor engagement. “I want to inspire and encourage everyone to find true happiness, not through the pursuit of limitless material wealth, but through the purpose and passion that comes from helping others. Mostly, I want to get people to give more to the charities that deserve it most.
Megan James
Miami-born artist Megan James creates ethereal paintings that capture the raw poetry of natural elements – from the rhythmic patterns of Mediterranean waters to the sublime textures of the Mojave Desert. Her distinctive aesthetic has evolved through years of material exploration and location studies, leading to works that bridge sophisticated interiors and untamed landscapes. James's process begins with gathering – collecting minerals, grinding shells into pigments, extracting color from native plants.
Natasha Arenas
Natasha is a second-generation Colombian-American, a NJ native who relocated herself to South FL, where she founded her artisan homestead, Meadhill Market. Driven by her years of cultural exploration and a long-term career in healthcare with a strong desire to share her knowledge with the world. Here, Natasha shares her passion for food, culture, and community with an emphasis on healthy, sustainable living.
Sherryl Muriente
Sherryl Muriente is a hands-on healer, Reiki Master, and urban alchemist who transforms both people and places. Blending energy work, movement, and creative expression, she guides individuals and communities toward alignment and regeneration. Her work bridges the spiritual and physical, creating sacred spaces and unique healing experiences.
Valerie Noell
Valerie Noell is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in creative direction, photography, and abstract expressionist painting. Deeply influenced by nature, her work reflects a decade spent exploring parklands and foreign cities as a commercial wilderness and lifestyle photographer.
She is the founder of Terracotta House, an art-driven lifestyle studio and gallery in Boca Raton, FL, offering fine art, curated artisanal goods, and a creative space for intentional gatherings.
Verona Rose
Verona Rose is an internationally touring musician, songwriter, and producer based in Florida. With a deep passion for the unity music brings, she crafts her music with sonic & lyrical intention that creates safe spaces for everyone. Her energy brings charisma and warmth to collaborations both inside and outside musical spaces.