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Artemis II is Go For Launch


Gregory Manchess

NASA is well into their preparations to launch Artemis II, the first manned space flight to go to the moon in over 50 years. The rocket has been rolled out to pad 39B and, if all tests go well, will launch as early as February 6th. And I’ll be there to witness this next great adventure in human history. I’ve spent the last year working closely with the crew to design their mission patch. It’s an amazing part of my…

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Christmas Cards


Gregory Manchess

December 24, 2025 - 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 original paintings by some of these artists found for sale in odd corners of the internet. I bought this last pair of images many years ago from Fred Taraba, at Taraba Illustration Art. If you look closely, and let go of any preconceived ideas of commercialism or marketing, they capture a timeless feeling of Christmas. Even so, I can feel…

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