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1. Using Images in Your Content Marketing is a Sure Way to Boost Engagement

Images are similar to colors in that they can evoke emotions and even actions. In an interesting article on eight types of images, at CopyBlogger, the author explains how each type has its own psychological influences.(1) Before the types listed in the article are divulged, it’s important to know why images are so important. According to Web Marketing Group, “Ninety percent of information that

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2. Graphics and Social Media Marketing

Graphics are an essential part of your marketing. This is especially true of social media marketing. As you scroll through your accounts, have you noticed that attractive and grabbing images catch your eye? That’s what you want – the ‘grabbing’ factor. Maximize Social Business posted an interesting article on the top tools to use to create great images. There are seven that will get your posts

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3. Content Marketing and Animation - A Successful Combination

I'll start by saying I'm not very tech savvy, so having free programs or software that allows me to look more knowledgeable than I am, is super great. Inputting images and infographics, video, SlideShare presentations, and animations into your posts and website pages is becoming more and more essential. To make your content marketing effective you now need to use all these elements (at least

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4. Content Marketing and Graphics

Content marketing is about reaching your readers and turning those readers into customers or clients. But, content marketing isn't just about text; it involves audio, video, and GRAPHICS. Why is graphics an important element? Graphics can grab a visitor. It can enhance the content. It can engage the reader. Graphics can tell a story. Have you heard the expression, "A picture is worth a

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5. Monster Sale

MonstersHaveMommies

 

Halloween is just around the corner.  Soon we will be surrounded by ghosts, witches and maybe even some monsters.  Your little monster is sure to enjoy this picture book about family and parents.

Age Level:  0-6

Have you ever wondered if monsters have mommies and daddies? It turns out monsters families are a lot like our families. This monstrous tale about parents and family is perfect for children aged eight and under.

On sale for only $.99 this weekend, September 27th though September 29th (normally $2.99).

 

 


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6. Who Is Ready for Fall?

You Are My Pumpkin

 

I don’t know about you, but this is my absolute favorite time of year.  The weather is getting cooler, football is on t.v.  and soon leaves will be falling off the trees.  We have Halloween, Thanksgiving and then the Christmas season to look forward to.  This is my favorite time of year.  I love seeing the pumpkins already in the produce departments and knowing that soon I’ll be able to decorate my home for the upcoming holiday season.

In gearing up for fall I found this great children’s book, You Are My Pumpkin, and it is FREE through 9/13/13.  A beautifully illustrated bedtime story to tell your own little pumpkins you love them. Also, a fun way to get children excited for Halloween with adorable characters, colorful scenes and a sweet story.

Make sure to pick up your copy today while this fall freebie lasts!

 


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7. jcstearns: Visual Storytelling on Steroids This is one slide...



jcstearns:

Visual Storytelling on Steroids

This is one slide from an incredible example of how graphic journalists are mashing up audio, photography and illustration to tell complex and in-depth stories.

This piece from Luke Radl focuses on the NATO protests in Chicago last month. Matt Bors of Cartoon Movement notes in an email that this may be the first cartoon in which all the text is in HTML, therefore search engine friendly.

Click through the entire piece, listen to the audio and check out the photos here: http://www.cartoonmovement.com/icomic/38 

P.S. For more great graphics journalism see Susie Cagle’s Tumblr.



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8. Lesson is More, Moron Less.

I've had this idea bumping around in my head for close to ten years now. Usually it would get paraded out when I heard about someone doing something stupid... the 'less/fewer' error was pointed out to me by my wife, Vicky, some time ago. Learning from the mistake (in the spirit of the comment itself) meant that I had to stop saying it, even though I still thought it was funny.


The blackboard and 'teacher's correction' idea hit me this morning and so I quickly put this together in photoshop. The idea, like me, is bettered by Vicky's input I think.

I doubt very much that the phrase was ever original to me but It's nice when an old idea finally comes to fruition and you don't see someone else who's made something of 'your' idea before you do.

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9. The Importance of Presentation

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I love this simple graphic! It visually explains the difference between a good presentation and a boring one. To explain the graphic design business, for instance, the first two images are what I get from a client and the third image is what I give back to them.

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10. Logo Designs

Last year, as a result of a recommendation by my buddy Dave Stokes, I was asked to produce a logo for a gaming book by a company that produces wargame figurines. Miniature Design Studio produces 28mm figurines for what I'd describe as role playing games...

The brief was to create a logo with a 'calligraphy bias'. The name of the game was 'origin'. This was the design that was settled on:


Recently, I was approached to do a further two logos. This time, in b&w and colour.


Again, there was a strong 'calligraphic' bais to the letter forms.

It's always nice to mix up things a bit and I do enjoy working on something so different from my more usual illustration work. Different challenges keep things fresh I think because coming back to drawing after these has been a real joy as well.

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11. Keep Calm and Carry On?

You know this is what you'll really do:


I did this, this afternoon before the news broke about The News of the World ceasing publication... seems sort of more appropriate now.

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12. Happy St. Patty's Day!

I know I'm probably behind the times with this, but I just recently watched the movie "The Secret of Kells" and wanted to give it a shout out on St. Patrick's Day. If you haven't seen this movie, rent it, or better yet, buy it! The story is good, but the visuals are so over-the-top awesome.

It's based on the story (folklore?) of how The Book of Kells was created. The beautiful graphic nature of the images just blows me away - as I'm both a children's illustrator and graphic artist, they just give me goosebumps! I don't know much about The Book of Kells, but I've seen glimpes of the art, and it looks gorgeous!

Here are some images from the movie – aren't they awesome?





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13. Refined Tattoo Design

I am touched and humbled by the comments about my design, here, on facebook, twitter and on the 2000ad Forum.



I have tidied up the design a little to make it neater and hopefully just a little more effective before Mike finally takes the plunge.

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14. Seasonal Pb challenge. Day 20. December 20, 2009


*Disclaimer: Stories based on the exact set of words, names and attached graphics are already in the works.

Albie shrunk down into the bushes with only his eyeballs showing.

His sister, Clara, was going to be so angry. Just yesterday, he’d torn

another shirt during recess. It was his last one, the one he was supposed to

wear to the Thanksgiving program.

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15. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 20. December 20, 2009.


Here is the last of the Seasonal Pb Challenge.

Once a little baby was born.  He was a healthy and happy  baby. He was loved by his mother, his father, his brother and his sister. He was loved by God.

 The king of the land  at the time of Moses’ birth was a very bad man. He ordered his soldiers to take all the baby boys from their mothers and fathers.

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16. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 18. December 18, 2009.


 In Honor of all the Mothers Who Have Adopted Children/Mother’s Day. 

 “Olivia,” the Lord said. “This is your first work in my name…and it is important.”

 “But Lord, what if I can’t do this?” began Olivia the newest Love Angel, biting her lip.

“Did I make you in my likeness? Am I your loving Heavenly Father?” asked God. “Haven’t I told you that with me anything is possible?”

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17. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 17. December 17, 2009.


Slip the Otter pulled off his muddy shoes. His Mama had just cleaned

the floor in the den and no one messed up his Mama’s clean floor. Not when

Grammy Josie and Grappy Jon were coming over to eat. Especially not on

Grandparent’s Day.

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18. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 15. December 15, 2009.


 ”Oh no! Baby powder!” said a confused Dazzle the Wizard. ”Where did that come from?”

“But how can that be? Baby powder has been banned by the Princess,” said his assistant Snazzle. “She claims to be allergic to it.”

Dazzle shook head.

“That’s just because she wants to be the only one smelling good at the Sadie Hawkin’s Day Dance. That’s the only way she’ll snag a prince.”

“Shush,” Dazzle said, begging for Snazzle to stop talking. “My last assistant disappeared after talking like that.”

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19. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 10. December 10, 2009.


SusieQ took a deep breath and belted out, “It’s my birthday! It’s my birthday!”

“Really?” asked Jacobia.

SusieQ laughed and mumbled, “Not really. I just want a party. Some cake . . . and what would a birthday party be without presents.”

“That’s not very nice,” Jacobia said.

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20. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 9. December 9, 2009.


*Disclaimer: Stories based on the exact set of words, names and attached graphics are already in the works. 

Farmer loved Valentines Day. he loved the school party. He loved the tasty treats. He loved playing games with his friends. Most of he loved getting valentines. Until this year. The trouble started when Mary Jane Murphy sent him a big red heart with liptstick kisses on it.

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21. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 8. December 8, 2009.


*Disclaimer: Stories based on the exact set of words, names and attached graphics are already in the works. 

Arlo groaned.His brother Jerricho had a beautiful tie for Father. His sister Crystal had shiny gold cufflinks for her gift to FatherTomorrow was Father’s Day and he still didn’t have a gift for Father.

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22. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 7. December 7, 2009.


U.C. Mouse pulled on his best Christmas vest and jacket. “Hurry, The humans are about to leave the table.,” he said. “ We have to be there fast to get the best food.” Just remember to get in and out. We don’t want anyone to bet caught like last year.”

“I’m so hungry,” said Simon.

“Me, too. Will there be pie?” asked Ali, the youngest of the Mouse siblings.

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23. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 6. December 6, 2009.


*Disclaimer: Stories based on the exact set of words, names and attached graphics are already in the works. 

 

Bree loved being an the Easter Bunny. She loved painting the colorful eggs. She loved giving them out to little kids. But this year was different. She and Papa had moved from their old burrow to a new one. Now, she had nowhere to deliver her eggs.

Graphic by Alice Smith @clipart4resale.com

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24. Seasonal Pb Challenge. Day 5. December 5, 2009.


*Disclaimer: Stories based on the exact set of words, names and attached graphics are already in the works. 

“So this is  the Christmas store,”  Jacky said with a sneer. “What’s so great about this place? It’s just a bunch of fancy decorations.”

From underneath Santa’s sleigh, Paco laughed. “Boy, is that kid in for some surprises.” He turned to his merry band of friends and said, “Remember only the kid can hear or see us.”

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25. Seasonal PB Challenge. Day 4. December 4, 2009.


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            “I’m coming,” yelled Barnaby. All he wanted was to be a Head Elf . . . just like his Pops.             

            “Barnaby!” shouted Pops.

             ”Pops, can I come with you?” asked Barnaby. 

            “Sorry. You’re too little. Elves are big and strong. But, someday,” Pops promised.

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