Mrstrongest
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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.
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 ( 329 )
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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 -
Baby Handed Off Into Next Apartment, Scores Touchdown, Becomes President
As I mentioned in a prior post, I’ve been doing work for The Rumpus, which features essays on a wide range of subjects.My first assignment was Beyond... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
St. Peter Seems A Little Testy Today
Do cartoonists ever get funny ideas in church? Absolutely.Are the ones they get in church divinely inspired? That’s highly debatable… : )I got this particular... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
I Don’t Mind Having My Name In Lights– Honest!
It’s always flattering to have one’s work singled out– especially if you’re a big ham like me… : )Cristian Mihai was kind enough to feature me on his irevuo blo... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Oops… My Smart Phone Laid An Egg(s)
My last post featured an illustration for an essay about social media. Here’s a second illustration for the same essay.Main point: social media sites like... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Social Media: Not Your Best Guide To Truth & Understanding
I’ve been doing some work for The Rumpus, which features a diverse mix of essays, profiles, and interviews.The illustration below was for an essay which... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
See The Caricature. Pretty Caricature. Think, Think, Think. Who It Is??
I did a post back in March that featured some old caricatures. I challenged readers to guess who they were, and said a prayer that people would actually... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Fed Ex Pot, Yoko Ono, Chubby Checker, Mold & Other Courtroom Dramas
I do a monthly cartoon illustration for Inside Counsel Magazine. They send me short summaries of four unusual lawsuits, I do a rough sketch for each, they pick... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Time Sure Flies When You’re In A Time Machine
Here’s a panel from the first installment of a graphic novel I’m working on. I decided to incorporate a time machine to maximize possible storylines. Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
That Horse Coulda Been A Contender!
Every cartoonist knows there’s always one more desert island gag. This one was inspired by this year’s Kentucky Derby, won by Orb on a very wet and muddy track. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Hey, We Can’t All Win Beauty Contests!
I was inspired to draw this cartoon after reading a very funny anecdote about Pope John XXIII, best remembered today for calling the Second Vatican Council whic... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR