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New Artwork by Chris Trefz, in Honor of Memorial Day: Remembering the Sacrifice Final Image New artwork, done in honor and remembrance of the military men and women who shed their blood and lost their lives in the line of duty, for America, and for freedom, thank you. Work-in-progress image Introduction: Memorial Day, a significant national holiday in the United States, holds deep cultural and historical importance. While it has evolved into a day of relaxation and celebration, it's crucial to remember the true essence of this day and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In this article, we explore the origins and significance of Memorial Day and reflect on the meaning behind a powerful digital painting that symbolizes their valor and the preservation of freedom. Origins and Significance of Memorial Day: Memorial Day, a significant national holiday in the United States, holds deep cultural and historical importance. While it ha

New Artwork by Chris Trefz, in Honor of World Turtle Day: Celebrating These Marvels of Nature. World Turtle Day is an annual observance held every May 23rd. It began in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue. The day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats, as well as to encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. My development Process for this image: Lineart Basic Colors Introduction: World Turtle Day is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about turtles and tortoises and promoting their conservation. This special day, celebrated on May 23rd each year, aims to highlight the importance of these remarkable creatures and the need to protect their habitats. In this article, we will delve into the origins of World Turtle Day, explore its goals and celebrations, and discuss the cultural and environmental significance of turtles. Additionally, we will delve in

New artwork by Chris Trefz, done for May the 4th (be with you), Star Wars Day 2023: Honoring the sci-fi Masterpiece created by George Lucas. Happy Star Wars Day, May the Fourth be with you! The scene here depicts the tragic lightsaber battle between Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, and his fallen apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, against the dramatic background of the fiery planet, Mustafar, as seen in Episode III, Revenge of the Sith. Star Wars Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on May 4 each year to honor the George Lucas-created Star Wars film series. Since the franchise started in 1977, awareness of the day has rapidly increased through the media and community events. The pun "May the Fourth be with you"—a variation of the Star Wars slogan "May the Force be with you"—is where the date got its name from. Despite the fact that the holiday was neither established or recognized by Lucasfilm, many fans of the franchise have opted to observe it. Since then, Lucas