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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 ( 325 )

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
Customer Service, Amazon-Style

Amazon is the largest internet-based retailer in the world. Hard to believe it began life as an online bookstore. Nowadays, it sells just about everything. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Crumpet Goes West

I have an actor friend named Scott Gardner. He’s got some impressive credentials. He’s also a writer and a puppeteer. Very talented guy. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
What Does Italian Baseball Have To Do With Content Marketing?

Question for you: if you were a young American guy honeymooning in Italy, and someone asked you to stay and play for an Italian baseball team, what would you... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Make Your Thinking As Funny As Possible

Ever wonder how Al Einstein hit upon his famous mass-energy equivalence equation?By thinking funny. That’s how…I got quite a thrill when I first came across tha... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Infographic: How To Choose The Right Visual Artist

This blog post may look familiar– especially if you read my previous blog post.It contains the same information, reformatted as an infographic.What’s the point? Read more
Posted on 07 July 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
7 Tips For Choosing The Right Visual Artist

If you use social media and content marketing to build your brand, you need images.Why?To attract reader attention, and because readers are much more apt to... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Sometimes You Gotta Ask For Directions

Yes, sometimes you have to stop and ask for directions.Even when you’re dead, apparently…You Gotta AskA good designer (illustrator, contractor) always asks for... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Do You Provide Self-Service Or Full Service?

The InspirationThe idea for this blog post began in an armchair.I was slumped in same, sipping cold coffee and chewing on a ballpoint pen, scratchin’ out ideas... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Some Day We’ll Find It: The Content Marketing Rainbow Connection

I’ve expanded into video this year. As you’ve probably noticed, it’s a very popular form of content marketing.I’ve developed my own version of stop motion... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Question: Why Is A Block Of Stone Like A Block Of Text?

Put another way: what do Michelangelo and Mark Armstrong have in common? (besides artistic brilliance, I mean)The answer lies in the following quote:Every... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
I Created An Infographic To Explain Content Marketing

Every illustrator needs an elevator pitch. Mine usually goes something like this:“I’m an illustrator. I create visuals for social media and content... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
10 Spring Things And 4 Coke Bottles In One Illustration

Thanks to editor Jay Moye at Coca-Cola Journey, I’ve had a chance to illustrate a number of wild and wacky posts by writer Charles McNair. These posts usually... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Finding My Path As A Visual Artist

Mark Armstrong Illustration is one of millions of blogs on WordPress.com.In case you’ve ever wondered:WordPress.com is a blog web hosting service provider. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Fruit Snack Helper & Writing What’s In Your Heart

Most of the work I do nowadays involves social media and content marketing.I still do editorial illustration, however, including some very interesting... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2016 CREATIVITY, HUMOR