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.
MY BLOGS
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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 ( 334 )
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Rabbits, Binkies, and the Secret to Success
You can learn a lot in a seedy ping-pong parlor. It's all about projection, baby, and keeping certain things to yourself. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Hey, Bro’– Will You Accept the Charges??
Something different for me-- a prose poem on a gothic theme! I'm fulla surprises, I am... 😅 Read more
Posted on 16 April 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Dinosaurs Were Irish?? Sure’n You Jest!!
It's March 31st!!-- so I've gotta publish this before the Saint Patrick's Day statue of limitations runs out!! ☘️😊 Read more
Posted on 31 March 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
13 Tips For Creating Your Own Marketing Videos Plus Rare Leprechaun Film Footage
A do-it-yourself marketing video is easier than you think. You've already got most of what you need. Some tips, plus a little St. Paddy's Day fun. Read more
Posted on 17 March 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Good Pope John: A Communicator Who Embraced Joy and Humor
Pope John XXIII was the guy who called the Second Vatican Council back in 1963. He radiated joy and good humor-- and that's an invaluable quality when you're... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Cupid, The Red-Hot Tot Who Flirted a Lot
Did you ever wonder how Cupid wound up with a bow and arrow? He was a musician, originally, but it led him astray. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Two Book Jackets Walk Into A Party
Book covers help sell books. Everybody knows that. Sometimes books put on fancy jackets and go to book parties. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Buffalo Bill Explains the Benefits of Going Without
The Buffalo Bills just lost another playoff game to the Kansas City Chiefs. But Buffalo Bill isn't giving up. He knows success calls for sacrifice, and if that... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Perils of Letting Down Your Guard
The danger (and rewards) of stepping outside your comfort zone, and/or glass cube. A short story. Read more
Posted on 15 January 2025 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Wages of Sin: How My Diabolical Halloween Trick Went Wrong
I wanted to be naughty that Halloween. So I packed some cans of shaving cream when I went out trick-or-treating with my brother. Things didn't go as planned. Read more
Posted on 20 November 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
What Happens When You Mess Up Drawing a Hobo Riding a Can of Shaving Cream
A peek behind the scenes. I often make mistakes in line drawings. Here's an example of how I correct them. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Finding Your Purpose, Knowing When to Pivot, and the Future of AI-Generated...
I did an interview with Bold Journey, an online magazine that profiles entrepreneurs. Among other things, I talked about knowing when to change course and the... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Brown Fox Steals a Motorcycle and Has the Best Day of His Life
I accepted a challenge to write a story exactly 100 words long. The theme: The Best Day of My Life. Thrills and chills galore. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Maybe You’re a Weightlifter Or a Gunslinger Or a Polka Musician– Ya Gotta Do...
You've gotta develop good habits to become the person you want to be. Even if you're pursuing careers like purse snatcher, consignment store addict, or mall... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Cold Hard Truth About Getting Ideas Then Ruthlessly Cutting Them
Can you take an image and "work backwards" from it to create a story? Absolutely. Here's one about what non-human parents might say when they have "The Talk"... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
A Pi In The Face– No Wait, Make That A PIE In The Face
Why celebrate Pi Day when you can celebrate Pie Day instead? SPLAT!! Read more
Posted on 14 March 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
An Old Crow Looks Back
Did you know Alfred Hitchcock hired a buncha bird extras for his famous movie? Join us now as an old crow looks back on his experience. Read more
Posted on 08 March 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Yakety-Yak! I Was The Guest On A Podcast
I got to be a guest on a podcast. I talked about marketing, cartoons, freelancing, humor, and more. I turned out to be quite the chatterbox!! 😅 Read more
Posted on 15 January 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
How To Repurpose Your Content
You spent a lot of time writing a great blog post and promoting it. Your next challenge: reformatting and reposting the content so more people will see it. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Beware: Phony Shopping Site Using Art Stolen From Yours Truly
Scammers stole some of my work and posted it on a phony shopping site. I wrote this post to warn people about it. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR