Like a thumb print, no two illustrations are exactly the same. An illustration is a unique way to sell a message and convey a vision which might not have been as effective with text alone or through a photographic representation. It can be a very versatile expression as well as an abstract visual that implies the human element.

Logos and mascots are greatly benefited, and become endearing or engaging, when they have that hand drawn touch. An appropriate Illustration narrates its medium like no other, it is a balance between fine art and commercial art, depending if it is hung on a wall or featured in an advertisement.

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