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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Lessons From The Blitz
Something a little different: a look back at a pivotal moment in world history and what it can teach us. Read more
Posted on 07 July 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Moose Heads & Moving Insurance
Say you're a moving company. Your customers need to know about moving insurance, but it's a boring topic. What to do? For starters, think visual. Read more
Posted on 16 June 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Mort Drucker: What His Life Can Teach Brands And All Of Us
A tribute to Mort Drucker, one of the greatest cartoonist-illustrators ever. We could all take a lesson from him. Several, in fact. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Baby, You Can Drive My Moving Van: A Brand, A Blog, And The Beatles
Did you know many Beatle songs are about moving? Not only that, they were endorsing a particular moving company... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Avocados Are Violent: Don’t Build Your Brand On A Fad
Can your food choices actually put people in danger? As a matter of fact, yes. Which prompts these thoughts on fads, unintended consequences, and maintaining a... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
There’s No Happiness Without Action
It's a mental game, right? You can THINK your way to happiness and success. Wrong. You have to ACT. True for people, true for brands. Read more
Posted on 07 May 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Haiku, COVID-19, Bandwagons, and Seize The Days
Can a single haiku inspire deep thoughts about the pandemic, marketing, mindsets, attitude, and life itself?? As a matter of fact, yes. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Financial Planning: There’s Humor There, So Take Advantage
Can humor hide inside a serious blog post? Absolutely. Happens all the time. If you can spot it, you can put it to good use. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Don’t Assume People Know What You Do
You work hard to build a business, a brand, and what happens?People still have the wrong idea about what you do…I got the idea for this post after reading What ... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Moving Myths & A Lost Marketing Opportunity
You've written a post on something unique to your industry. And you injected some humor. That's great-- but why make people less apt to read it by using a... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Wall Street Journal Editorial Art
Four editorial illustrations that reference: composer Cole Porter; making charitable donations; the put-down expression "OK Boomer"; and why social media keeps... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Some Recent Editorial Art
Some recent editorial art and the story behind each: songwriter Neil Innes; Irish author Niall Williams; poet and funeral director Thomas Lynch; Hoagy... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Importance Of Options
"Take it or leave it" produces a win-lose outcome. Providing options offers a win-win. Read more
Posted on 21 January 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
A New Improved About Page
I have a new About Page. This post looks at what I decided to include, and what I decided to leave out-- and why. Read more
Posted on 14 January 2020 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Brand Voice: Be Consistent, Be Yourself (Hopefully That Won’t Be A Conflict!)
Brand personality, brand voice-- what the heck are they, and why are they important? Let's take a look... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Christmas Cards They’ll Remember
Looking for a Christmas card that'll stand out? Excellent. Let me show you some of mine... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
Comedy & Tragedy: How Humorous Illustrations Help Tell Difficult Stories
By all means tell serious stories. But the audience needs comic relief. And the more an audience laughs, the more it feels. Read more
Posted on 19 November 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
An Overlooked Resource: Public Archive Photos With No Copyright Restrictions
We ignore stock photos because they look fake and generic. But public archive photos are wonderfully quirky-- and most of them are free to use. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
You Need To Ask For Things And There’s A Right Way To Do It
The key to success is asking for what you want-- but we hold back. Here are some tips on making it easy for people to say yes. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR -
The Importance Of Roots And Small Details– In Marketing And Life
We get so focused on big things, we forget the little things that make it all possible. We become less than we should be... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2019 CREATIVITY, HUMOR