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Christmas Cards

Gregory Manchess

Wishing family and friends, even strangers, goodwill and happiness and health, the Christmas Season brings with it natural, creative expressions. Art plays its role in the sharing of these sentiments and none more special than in a simple Christmas card. I’ve often wondered who these artists are that we share every year without recognizing their singular contributions. They appear nameless, unsung, and ignored. Yet they carry such heartfelt messages. In recent years, I’ve begun buying…

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Conversations with Artists: Josh Hernandez

Lisa Cyr

December 10, 2025 - For this episode of my Muddy Colors series called Conversations with Artists, I interviewed artist and entrepreneur Josh Hernandez. We talked about his artwork, unique approach to picture-making and his charcoal art materials product line called Mad Charcoal. We also took a tour of his amazing studio! Check out the amazing interview below! [embed]https://youtu.be/c2rW6kPqJ8Y[/embed] "Each layered mark mirrors the act of confronting inner wounds. Through the figure’s veiled gaze, the piece evokes the struggle of self-definition through reflection." - Josh Hernandez [caption id="attachment_82339" align="aligncenter" width="1139"] Shadows of My Past (22 x 30 inches / 55.9 cm × 76.2 cm) delves into the residue of memory—the fragments of who we cling to versus who we truly are. Each layered mark mirrors the act of confronting inner wounds. Through the figure’s veiled gaze, the piece evokes the…

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