Every holiday season, I create and send out a custom card featuring the furry members of my family, designed in Photoshop and brought to life through a hands-on, analog-meets-digital process. After printing, I handwrite personal messages and finish each envelope with a wax seal, adding a tactile, intentional detail that elevates the final piece beyond a standard holiday card.

This particular card is my favorite iteration so far. It captures a surreal, whimsical moment of my dogs bundled in sweaters, watching me fly through the sky. Compared to previous years, this piece required significantly more experimentation and time-intensive compositing in Photoshop, involving extensive cutting, layering, and scene-building to achieve the final composition.