Claudia GiffordClaudia Gifford was born in Nashville, TN and she is a member of the Arts Council of Williamson County. Claudia received a B.S. degree in Interior Design from the University of Tennessee. She later returned to college to obtain a degree in nursing. Se worked as an RN at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt for 20 years.Claudia now works doing commissioned paintings and enjoys art shows for charities. She has been painting her whimsical letter shape characters for over 30 years and has been inspired to use them in a book.When Claudia is not in her studio, she loves to spend time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling and volunteering. Claudia lives in Franklin, TN with her husband John. Read More Read Less