"Michael, you and Sarah did a great job on the cartoon for our marketing letter. It really worked! When we made our follow-up calls, virtually everyone we spoke with remembered receiving the mailing. The cartoon captured their attention, and they read the letter. It proved to be an outstanding sales tool!"

— Bobbi de Córdova-Hanks, Professional Speaker
Hanks-Livingston, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL


"The cartoon illustrations you and Sarah created for our book on gift planning have proved to be a very good investment. They add a touch of levity to a subject that often tends to be tedious and complex. "Off the shelf" cartoons can be distracting and may seem unprofessional. But the original cartoons you created specifically for our text greatly increased the appeal and the professional quality of the publication."

— Greg Sperry, , Executive V.P.
National Christian Foundation
Atlanta, GA


Custom Cartoons & Illustrations

Does Anybody Out There Read Me?

In this age of electronic meda and information overload, reading is rapidly becoming a lost art. If you want your message to get noticed and get results, you must present it creatively.

Custom Illustrations & Cartoons to the Rescue!

Illustrations and cartoons have always been an effective means of communication. Insightful political cartoons often pack more clout than lengthy editorials. More people know the names of comic strip characters than the names of famous artists and scientists.

Now you can put the power of custom illustrations and cartoons to work for you and your organization. Working with my wife, Sarah Buell Dowling, who is an award-winning artist and illustrator (www.SarahBuellDowling.com), I'll create illustrations and cartoons to meet your specific communication needs.

Two Things Custom Illustrations & Cartoons
Can Do for Your Written Communications

1.  Increase their impact.

Custom illustrations and cartoons can increase the readership and effectiveness of your flyers, newsletters, announcements, presentations, websites, blogs, or other communications.

For example, a professional speaker used the cartoon to the left as part of a promotional letter that encouraged her prospects to "think outside the box" when looking for ways to utilize her services.


2.  Add graphic interest, originality, and warmth.

Custom illustrations and cartoons will make your books and other print communications more inviting to read. They are especially effective when the subject matter is serious.

A book I wrote about estate planning and charitable giving was quite technical. So, I created seven custom cartoons that related directly to the text and inserted them at the appropriate places throughout the book. The cartoons, such as the one to the right, increased the visual appeal and impact of the book.

 


Worth the Investment

Custom illustrations and cartoons cost a bit more than the stock variety, but they're worth it. Here's why:

  1. Most of the time, people can tell that stock cartoons and illustrations are not original. Don't risk diminishing your quality image with stock graphics when you can enhance it with original art.
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  2. Stock cartoons that don't exactly match the text can come across as forced attempts to add humor — like jokes inserted in a speech that have nothing to do with the topic. On the other hand, we create custom cartoons and illustrations to perfectly match your message.
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  3. Custom cartoons and illustrations could actually save you money, because you don't have to spend your valuable time looking for stock images that fit your needs.
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  4. You have the right to use our custom art whenever and wherever you wish. There are no extra charges. That's not always the case with stock art.

The Next Step

Call me at 912.230.5051, or e-mail me at mjd@michaeljdowling.com, to discuss your needs. The initial consultation is FREE.

While you're on this page, browse through the gallery below. If you see any cartoons or illustrations that appeal to you, we'll be glad to tailor them to meet your exact specifications.

Cartoon Gallery

Sarah created this illustration for a children's book of fables I am writing:

Use illustrations and cartoons to increase your visibility and promote your products or services in a manner that is warm, engaging, and memorable.

One of my clients — a highly successful business coach — needed a cartoon that he could use on his advertisements, business cards, and website. He wanted something that would convey some idea of the services he offered and differentiate him from other professionals in the same field.

 

I created the cartoon on the left to convey the message that his coaching services produce remarkable results!


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