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“Artist in Residence”-RCCL Rhapsody of the Seas -Hawaiian Islands across pacific to Vancouver, B.C.
“Best in the Show” Festival of the Arts- Deerfield Beach, FL. A1A
January 26- 27, 2013
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
A fabulous arts festival on A1A along the Beach in Deerfield Beach.
Come for the day or for the weekend.
This year “I won” “BEST IN THE SHOW”, i received a beautiful purple and white ribbon and a big cash prize.
Take 95 North or South , exit on Hillsboro Blvd head East to SW21st Ave right along the BEACH.
The show is very nice and you can see all the artists easily.

Teaching Watercolor Class
A friend of mine brought his two young sons to my studio, one is 6 years old the other just turned 9. I sat with them and gave them a class on drawing and then working with watercolors on 140lb d’arches..
They were so patient, attentive and focused…
Here is the process and the result.
Ps I did help the older one with the drawing of a few of the orchid leaves, but he did all the other drawing and painting.
The young one did all the drawing , composition of the orchid flowers and leaves. I helped him with drawing the “pot” but he did all the painting himself. He was craving to work with a big brush. I left him in my studio for the last 45 minutes and when he came to see us he revealed his work..
Radisson Blu Resort, Spa and Marina St, Martin – 6 commissioned original watercolors
I was commissioned to create and paint 6 original watercolors 22″ x 30″ of the property of the Radisson Blu Resort, Spa and Marina, St Martin ( French Side).
I was flown down to the property and lived there for 8 days drawing and painting . The following watercolors were created over a 3 month time span.
“Front Entrance to Radisson Blu Resort, St. Martin”

South Miami Art Festival
Sponsored by First National Bank of South Miami
This is by far our biggest Chamber South event. We have over 50,000 individuals who come through the Art Festival over the course of the two days. Celebrating our 40th year on the quaint streets of Downtown South Miami, this juried fine art show features nationally recognized artists and is a favorite annual event for residents and visitors alike.
Dr Robert Aden, artwork for his office
With the assistance of Dr Aden I designed and framed 5 of my giclees for his office in Miami, Florida
Heliconia Hills Giclee framed with acid free mats and Uv Conservation Clear glass. ![]()
Summer Blooms Giclee framed with acid free mats and Uv Conservation Clear glass.

ButterFly Beach Giclee matted and framed with acid free mats and Uv Conservation Clear glass.

Artist in Residence “Radisson Blu Resort, Marina and Spa” St. Martin NA
I am on property at the beautiful Radisson Blu Resort on the north shore of the french side of St. Martin. I met the general manager and he fell in love with my work. They just did a major remodeling and commissioned me to create 6 original watercolors of the structures, flora and fauna. I am in Love with this property, the people and the french language..
I am here for 8 days. Will up load my work in progress photos and the actual paintings when they are completed.
Gifford Lane Art Stroll


















