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.

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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 )

Quiz Time: Illustrations And Photos

My first-ever interactive quiz. But I gotta warn you: it's all or nothing-- there's only one question! Read more
Posted on 27 June 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
How Art Helps Stories Forge A Stronger Emotional Connection

Illustrations elevate a story by bringing it more fully to life. As in this med school tale, for example... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Humor Gets People To Lower Their Shields

You're a marketer. Want to get thru to people? A little humor unlocks the door. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Illustrator Gets Cookin’, Adds New Menu Item

You're a brand. People visit your site. They have questions. So what's needed? Right-- a Frequently Asked Questions Page... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
The Audience Humiliates You Every Day… And Why That’s A Good Thing

You've got a great idea. A sure-fire hit. You slave away. Finally it's done, and you release it, right? Wrong. First you run it by a test audience... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
May The Force NOT Be With You

Have you ever jumped up and down on top of a computer? Let's discuss why this is a bad idea... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Make Your Copy Enjoyable To Read

Two speakers. One boring, one dynamic. Same topic. Who ya gonna listen to? Right-- and there's a lesson there... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Laugh: Because Ha-Ha Leads To A-Ha!

Here's your brain. There's a brilliant new idea. So... how do you get from here to there? Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Illustrator Gets Manicure, Shows Off New Thumbnails

Why did the illustrator go to the nail salon? Because his ratty old thumbnails were a disgrace, is why... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
How Chick-fil-A Uses A Football Quiz To Entertain And Engage Fans

What's the key to a successful social media quiz? Answer: matching the subject matter to your audience. Here's a great example. Read more
Posted on 13 April 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
168,168 Views, But I Got The Blues

Combine 1 screen shot, 1 cartoon, 2 cups humble-brag, and 6 cups paranoia in large digital bowl. Mix well, pour into blog post... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Dilly Dilly! How Anheuser-Busch Won Big By Trusting Its Gut

What do you get when you cross Game Of Thrones with beer? Answer: "Dilly Dilly!!" And there's a very interesting story behind it... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
How To Make Friends And Boost Your Brand By Curating Others’ Content

Sharing other people's content can make your own brand look good-- but it requires your active participation... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
All Art Involves Risk– And We’re All Called To Be Artists

You're an artist. No, really. And you create art if it does these three things... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Trying To Communicate An Idea, A Value, A Brand? Try Animation

A lot of marketing videos look the same. Animation breaks the mold and holds your attention. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
A Valentine’s Vignette & Why Brands Should Use Animated GIFs

Why use animated GIFs as part of your marketing strategy? Because they're highly engaging and they humanize your brand. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Illustration Pulls You Into The Story And Keeps You Reading

Everyone loves a good story. Images make people stop and read those stories. They also give the words extra power. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
9 Tips For Creating Infographics

Infographics are fun, and some are works of art-- but what makes a good one? Infographics succeed only if they make a challenging subject easier to understand... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Time To Update My LinkedIn Profile Background Image

What do you do with an expired can of soup? You throw it out and buy a new one. What do you do with an expired profile image that looks terrible because somebod... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR
Social Sites Are All Different: Make Sure Your Posts Will Fit

Quick post on the importance of tweaking your images so they fit the conventions of specific social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, etc). Read more
Posted on 26 January 2018 CREATIVITY, HUMOR