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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The Spirit of ’17, Or Protests Go Better With Pepsi
I recently illustrated an opinion piece for No Recess!, a new online music magazine. Here’s the opening line:The world’s a mess, and our music, once the great... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Making A Pitch Is Also A Chance To Demonstrate Your Expertise
Freelance illustrators and writers will often pitch ideas to clients. Your chances for success are better if you’ve already done work for the client, and... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Poison Apples & The 3 Keys To Success
Happy First Day Of Spring!Well, at least here in New Hampshire, USA. 😊Good time to think about the 3 keys to success:1. You’ve gotta have the right materials2.... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
May The Animated Video Rise Up To Meet You (And Help You Stand Out)
How important is video to your brand’s content marketing strategy?A Cisco Systems visual networking study predicts that video will account for 82 percent of... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Happy Pi Day– SPLAT!
Pi Day. March 14th. 3.14. Ha-ha. I get it.And there’s a wild and woolly nor’easter blowing thru New Hampshire, USA.Great day to sit by the fire and eat... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
9 Things You Can Learn From A Smoking Gun
Can a cartoon inspire a blog post? Well, this one did: It’s an oldie– check out that ancient computer monitor! And yes, I went thru a “big noses” phase. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Where Content Marketing And Customer Service Meet
Content marketing.It’s selling without hitting someone with a sales pitch.I like the way Lukas Kircher defines it:A brand’s communication must be so... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Animated GIFs For Valentine’s Day
I’m like a kid with a new toy.That’s probably because I have a new toy.The new toy is GIFQuickMaker which I bought from the Mac App Store for $2.99. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
PRESTO: 6 Steps To Crafting Effective Content
Did your mother teach you that it’s wrong to eavesdrop?Alas! Dear old mom was mistaken– it’s something a good content marketer has to do. It’s all part of... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Crafting A Content Marketing Quiz
Content marketing… if you’re a business, it’s all about getting noticed and getting people to engage with your content. That’s how you attract prospects.One... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Good Day To Come Together
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *We need to come together. Here... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Stargazer’s Guide To Success
A short post inspired by a coincidence.A recent assignment included a “star” illustration to depict 5 key elements in performance art: body (who), action (what)... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
What We Can Learn From Performance Art
Any performance art fans out there?I think we’ve all seen a mime or two along the way. Perhaps Yoko Ono comes to mind.Some performance art seems close to... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2017 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Call Out The Magi Air Force!!
If you’re a lucky freelancer (like me), you pick up some lovely clients.If you’re really lucky (like me), some of those clients become friends. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Bob Dylan Gigs At The Operating Room
Most of my work these days involves content marketing. I still do editorial work, however, because I enjoy the challenge.Some of my biggest challenges come... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Hey Diddle Diddle, Stop Making Me Check Email
I do cartoons for Fiddler Magazine.Am I a fiddler? No. Just a hack guitarist. But I love reading about fiddlers and their music. Fascinating people, and a... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
6 Marketing Tricks For More Treats
There are lots of good marketing practices. Let’s look at six of them.1. Have a nicheIn other words: specialize. Be clear on what you’re selling. You can’t be... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The 4-1-1 Strategy For Cultivating A Social Media Influencer
A social media influencer is someone with a very high profile on social media. A person with serious clout and a large and loyal following.Why would you want... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
You Can Learn Something Neat From A Portfolio Delete
What’s a portfolio delete, you ask? It’s a work sample you’ve deleted from your portfolio.My “regular” portfolio is a separate album on my Facebook Page. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
How To Add Work Samples To Your LinkedIn Profile
My “official” portfolio is on my Facebook Page. Why there? Because it’s so simple. I limit it to 20 pieces, and you can click thru the whole thing in slideshow... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR