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 Delights Of Modern Civilization
I’m back at work on my graphic novel. Some of the panels are fairly simple, others are more ambitious.Here’s one of the ambitious ones. Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Mr. Puddle Opens A Store
It’s been awhile since I worked on a new header, but I had occasion to design one recently.I joined Fine Art America last year. It’s one of many sites where an... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
We Three Beards Of Orient Are
The Feast of the Epiphany. When I was a kid, it was always January 6th. I can remember our church calendar used to include the words Little Christmas on that... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Busker: Never Trust A Snowman
2014?? You’ve gotta be kiddin’!– how’d that happen??I’m calling on my pal Busker to help convey my New Year’s Wish for all of you: smile, get out and take a... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Illustrator Decorates His Tree, Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas!
It takes a lot of time and effort to decorate a tree, but I think it’s worth it… : )Merry Christmas to all my wonderful friends, fans, and followers! Read more
Posted on 24 December 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Do You Hear Somebody Singing Alleluia, Or Is It Just Me??
One of my favorite year-end assignments is for the Inland Register, the monthly news publication for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane in Washington State.... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Street Musician Plays Christmas Music, Soothes The Savage Sleigh-Beast
Yes, indeed– the Christmas Season is upon us!And here’s Busker, everyone’s favorite street musician, to get us in the mood.Hm. He’s attracted a listener, but... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Oldest Photoshop Trick In The Book
Is it really the oldest trick? Probably not– but it’s up there.You can always be sure of one thing, however: no matter how old a Photoshop trick is, there are... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Illustrator Spills The Vegetables, Admits He’s Not Perfect
You’ve heard of spilling the beans? Well, I’m spilling all the vegetables here, and confessing two things:1. I make a lot of little mistakes when I draw 2. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
More Strange Creatures From The Lawsuit Lagoon
Time for another exciting edition of Strange Suits, sure to boost your regard for the United States legal system.Inside Counsel Magazine sent me descriptions... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Busker: En Garde, You Orange Ruffian!!
Time to bring back everyone’s favorite street musician for a Halloween post. There are many ways to carve a pumpkin, but naturally, Busker has his own approach. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Little Birdie Whispers In My Ear, Inspires New Twitter Profile Header
Some of my “friends” tell me it’s only natural that I should tweet, because I’m a little cuckoo. Hmm…Thanks a lot.I do have a Twitter account, and I’ve posted... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Street Musician Vs. Firewood: Busker Learns A New Chop
Yes, it’s fall in New England, and the hills are alive with the sound of… chopping.Even street musicians need firewood, and sometimes they need a helping hand–... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Keeping A Promise To Love In Sickness And In Health
“Sorry,” she said as she passed me in the entrance to the women’s room, “That’s my husband in the other stall. Don’t mind him.” She was going back to her car. Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Calling All Caricature Lovers: Another Edition Of “Name That Idiot Celeb”
I featured some old celebrity caricatures in two earlier posts, and challenged readers to identify them. Luckily for me, there were some right answers– whew! Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Happy B-day To The World’s Greatest Undiscovered Songwriting Genius!
Yes, the world’s full of undiscovered genius– take me, for example…Better yet, take Mike Cohen. Mike’s a friend of mine– but don’t hold that against him. He’s... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Busker: Give A Street Musician An Octopus, And He’ll Eat For A Month
Back in the 90s, I did a comic strip about a little street musician named Busker. You can read more about the strip in this previous post. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Childhood: Suddenly It’s Over And You’ve Got A Teenager
I illustrated an essay called The Empty-Nest Yard Sale. It was for The Rumpus, which features writers who tackle a wide variety of subjects.As the title... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
When M&M;’s Attack, And Other Unlikely Lawsuits
I do a monthly cartoon illustration for Inside Counsel Magazine. It’s for a humor feature about strange lawsuits.They send me short descriptions of four cases. ... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
If There’s A Buzzard Watching You, You’re Not Drinking Enough Water
For the past couple of years, I’ve been experimenting with photo-illustrations. I’ve had a lot of fun, learned some tricks, and I’ve gotten pretty good at... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2013 CREATIVITY