Welcome Banners on Dixie Highway – Lake Worth Beach

A vibrant new collection of banners line Dixie Highway, a warm and colorful welcome to all who enter Lake Worth Beach. Created by the winners of Art Wars 2025 and curated by Emmanuel Gonzales, this series celebrates the city’s dynamic creative energy.

Each banner showcases a tropical theme interpreted through the unique lens of each artist’s personal style. From bold graphics to sun-soaked imagery, these banners turn the streets into a flowing outdoor gallery—reflecting the spirit, diversity, and artistic soul of Lake Worth Beach.: 

	BRENT BLUDWORTH We're honored to have Lake Worth native Brent Bludworth return as a winner of Art Wars 2025! Known for his masterful fusion of 2D design and photography, Brent brings his signature coastal energy to life in a vibrant tropical banner inspired by South Florida’s natural beauty. With a BFA from the University of Florida and decades of experience as a Visual Arts educator, Brent’s work continues to resonate with surfers, creatives, and collectors across the country. His banner captures the breeze, rhythm, and soul of beachside living. 🎨 Brent Bludworth Instagram: @surfart_by_brent Website: surfartbybrent.com
	BRYAN ENGLER We’re stoked to celebrate Bryan Engler, a winner of Art Wars 2025, whose electrifying banner design is infused with tropical grit and punk edge. A South Florida-based tattoo artist and painter, Bryan channels the raw spirit of skateboarding, graffiti, and DIY culture into a bold visual language. His banner pulses with bright colors and fierce energy—just like the streets and shores that inspire him. A proud father and true original, Bryan’s work honors authenticity, rebellion, and the wild beauty of Florida’s tropics. 🖋️ Bryan Engler Instagram: @jersey_bryan Facebook: Bryan Engler
	CAITLIN WHITENTON Congratulations to Caitlin Whitenton, one of our standout Art Wars 2025 winners! Through her brand Kill and Climb, Caitlin reinterprets cultural icons with emotional depth and vibrant design—and her tropical-themed banner is no exception. With her roots in painting, tattooing, and music, she merges nostalgia with bold artistry in a piece that honors both personal memory and paradise vibes. Inspired by her grandfather and the stories that shaped her, Caitlin’s banner is a colorful celebration of family, rhythm, and nature. 🎸 Caitlin Whitenton (Kill and Climb) Instagram: @killandclimb TikTok: @killandclib
	PHIL CARLUCCI We’re thrilled to showcase the work of Philip Carlucci, a 2025 Art Wars winner whose tropical banner brings the magic of light and shadow to a whole new level. With over four decades of drawing experience and a celebrated career in tattooing and fine art, Philip’s banner blends bold design with atmospheric detail. His signature charcoal-on-wood style finds new life in a tropical palette—capturing sunsets, palms, and that fleeting glow only Florida skies can offer. Philip’s banner is both meditative and magnificent. 🖌️ Philip Carlucci Instagram: @nounverb561 Website: TBA Tattoos – Phil Carlucci