Mrstrongest
I'm a humorous illustrator. I've been at it for over 20 years. I do my line drawings by hand, then finish them in Photoshop. It's my firm belief that nothing communicates more effectively than good illustration. Humor multiplies its power. I once drew caricatures of dogs and their owners at an animal hospital open house. So I've paid my dues. I live in New Hampshuh, USA, which is a great place to chop wood and swat mosquitos.
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Mark Armstrong Illustration
http://markarmstrongillustration.com/
Freelance illustrator Mark Armstrong specializes in editorial and humor. He writes about his assignments and personal projects. He's a Photoshop expert. Many of his posts include Photoshop tips and short tutorials.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 319 )
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10 Telltale Signs Of A Comb-Over Brand
Ever see a guy with a comb-over? What goes thru your mind? Right, exactly. Brands do comb-overs, too. Here's how to spot 'em. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Why “Safe” Marketing Is Like Buying Lottery Tickets
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Playing it safe keeps you stuck in place. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Illustrating A Book: How Client & Artist Work Together
It takes a leap of faith to hire an illustrator (or ANY outside contractor). You don't just want someone with certain skills-- you want a collaborator. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Drawing Caricatures: A Short Trip Down Memory Lane
Every illustration career starts somewhere. Mine started with caricatures. LOTS of 'em. Read more
Posted on 29 January 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
How Much Do You Know About Chatbots? A True-False Quiz
What ARE those little robot-thingies that keep sliding onto our screens? Why do they always want to CHAT?? Read more
Posted on 24 January 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Illustration, Chocolate & The Art Of Visual Storytelling
What do you get when you cross fine chocolates with digital art? An illustration that looks good enough to eat! Read more
Posted on 21 January 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
How The Father Of Neuroscience Used The Power Of Illustration
Some of these illustrations are more than 100 years old, but they do what illustrations are supposed to do: convey truth that lies below the surface. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
What Marketers Can Learn From Abbott & Costello’s Famous ‘Who’s On First?’...
Humor's a powerful marketing tool, so it's not surprising that a famous comedy routine has some lessons to teach. Read more
Posted on 11 January 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
5 Marketing Lessons From An Old Little Leaguer
A picture of me as a 7-year-old Little Leaguer got me thinking some deep thoughts... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Don’t Just Hire An Illustrator, Hire A Collaborator
The power of collaboration: Two heads are a lot better than one when it comes to building your brand. Read more
Posted on 03 January 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Humor Succeeds When It’s Relevant To Your Target Audience
Humor can be more than getting laughs. It can be a learning tool-- a way to make people receptive to what you have to say. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Brands Need To Be Different, And That Requires The Human Touch
You can't be different and promise unique value if your content looks like everyone else's. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
How To Improve Your Facebook Ad Images And Why It Matters
Images can make or break marketing campaigns. Turns out that's even more true for Facebook ads. Read more
Posted on 14 August 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
What’s Social Listening, And Are There Free Tools To Help You Do It?
Pssstt!! People are talking about you. Right now. What are they saying?? What, what, what??? Read more
Posted on 02 July 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Quiz Time: Illustrations And Photos
My first-ever interactive quiz. But I gotta warn you: it's all or nothing-- there's only one question! Read more
Posted on 27 June 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
How Art Helps Stories Forge A Stronger Emotional Connection
Illustrations elevate a story by bringing it more fully to life. As in this med school tale, for example... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Humor Gets People To Lower Their Shields
You're a marketer. Want to get thru to people? A little humor unlocks the door. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Illustrator Gets Cookin’, Adds New Menu Item
You're a brand. People visit your site. They have questions. So what's needed? Right-- a Frequently Asked Questions Page... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Audience Humiliates You Every Day… And Why That’s A Good Thing
You've got a great idea. A sure-fire hit. You slave away. Finally it's done, and you release it, right? Wrong. First you run it by a test audience... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
May The Force NOT Be With You
Have you ever jumped up and down on top of a computer? Let's discuss why this is a bad idea... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR