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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Hey, Big Apple– Thanks For Sharing Your Pollution!!
One of my magazine clients is Connecticut Green Guide. It focuses on environmental issues. The last time out, they needed an illustration for an article which... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Illustrator Said: Let There Be Cartoons!! And Lo, There Were Gags…
Gags– that means jokes, not choking and retching. I hope… : ) As previously mentioned, I started out as a cartoonist. I drew a lot of gag cartoons between... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Je Suis Un Caricaturiste, Je Suis Charlie
Last week, on January 7th, Islamic terrorists killed 12 people at the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical weekly newspaper. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Busker Says: It’s Important To Start The New Year On A Positive Note
A very Happy New Year to all my fans, friends, and followers! Thank you again for all your cheery support.I hope 2015 brings you renewed hope, strength, courage... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
This Year’s Christmas Cover: And The Winner Is…
A very Merry Christmas to all my friends, fans, and followers! If you don’t celebrate Christmas, I wish you a very happy holiday season. Thank you for supportin... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Peace On Earth: You Can’t Get There From Here
Here in New England, you sometimes hear the disconcerting expression, “You can’t get there from here.” It’s something said jokingly to a stranger who’s lost... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Jolly Old Saint Christmas Mailer– What Was I Thinking??
First of all: my apologies for being so long between posts. I’ve just finished a challenging assignment, and must immediately begin another. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
It’s Almost Thanksgiving, Busker– Don’t Forget The You-Know-What!!
Here in the United States, we’re preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving: a day set aside for feasting, watching football on television, eating leftovers, and... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
10 Storytelling Essentials For Marketers
You’re not relying on plain ol’ boring facts for your marketing, are you? That doesn’t work anymore. It probably never did.Today, marketing is all about... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Bates Motel Pumpkin Carving Contest: Includes Complimentary Shower
I have a special Halloween greeting for all my faithful readers.Are you a first time visitor? That’s OK, you get the greeting, too.It all began with a good deed... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Politicians Are Out Looking For Votes– Don’t Miss Your Chance!!
Election Day is fast approaching here in the USA (it’s next Tuesday, November 4th). It will be a mid-term election, coming at the halfway point of the U.S.... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
7 Lessons From The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
As mentioned in a previous post, I have a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is a network for business professionals. It’s a good way for a freelancer like myself to... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Milkmaid Leaves House On Prairie, Scores Sunflower Wedding Cake
The Rumpus is an online magazine that publishes essays on eclectic subjects. They asked me to illustrate one called In My Clothes. In it, a woman looks back on... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
It’s Hard To Pick Apples In An Enchanted Orchard
Fall in New England– the most glorious time of year. Here in southern New Hampshire, we’re enjoying warm days, cool nights, and starting to see some color in th... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Do What Gets Talked About, Talk About What Gets Done
Anybody else on LinkedIn? That’s the social media site for business, as opposed to the fun and games of, say, Facebook, or a purely personal blog. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Calm Down, Dad! Here, Have A Donut– They’re Simply Irresistible
As mentioned in this August post, I did some illustrations for an essay called In My Clothes. In it, the author looks back on her life, using the clothes she wa... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Scottish Referendum: The Pipes, The Pipes Are Calling… Yes And No
There’s an historic vote coming up: the Scottish Referendum on independence.On September 18, 2014, Scottish voters will decide whether Scotland becomes an... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Social Media: Everything You Need To Know To Launch A Beaver
Social Media. Blogging. Getting Likes. Getting comments. Getting followers…Making connections. Attracting clients. Attracting customers. Building a network…Is i... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Cure For Grumpy Old Men: A Curly-Headed Tap Dancing Waif With Dimples
I recently illustrated an essay called, In My Clothes. In it, the author looks back on her life, using the clothes she was wearing at the time as a reference... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
A Horse And A Knight Sitting In A Bar, Discussing A Naked Woman
I came across an old gag cartoon the other day. Probably at least 15 years old. The nice thing about old cartoons: I’ve forgotten most of them, so when I... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR