Mark Huffman Creative

01/10/2024

Recently designed. Holiday card for ICC.

11/17/2022

Another day in Unstoppable Week! Pick up a book and get the benefits of reading!!

Did you know there is now technology, a functional MRI, that allows doctors to see what happens in your brain when you read? In real-time, they see it improves brain connectivity and activates multiple centers. And it doesn't stop there. The research looking at the impact of reading is compelling and suggests it can lead to:

• Improved vocabulary and comprehension
• Greater ability to empathize with other people
• Reduces stress – some studies show it is as effective as yoga and exercise
• Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
• Reduces symptoms of depression
• Prevents cognitive decline as you age
• Is even shown to add years to your life

When you read to your children, it not only creates strong bonds between you and your child, reading becomes associated with warmth and love. If you haven’t been to the library, take your child and allow them to help select books to read together. Then, grab one for yourself. And, to make the most of it, read before bed as it is shown to aid in sleep readiness.

We encourage you to visit the Bloomington Public Library and Bloomington BOOKMOBILE, and Normal Public Library. They have special materials prepared and available on the Bookmobile and in the Children’s section at BPL, and on a display table on the first floor at NPL to help you and your child better understand and develop the Superpowers being promoted. And they have copies of an activity/coloring book, UNSTOPPABLE ME, in English and Spanish. And copies of our new book, My Name Is Stress, for all families to take home.

*Today, the Book Mobile will be at Wingover Apartments from 9:30-10:30 (near Avanti's on Rt 9), Eagle Ridge from 5:30-6:45 (near College and Airport), and Ballybunion from 7:30-8:30 (near Ireland Grove and Towanda Barnes).

11/16/2022

Recently designed. Unstoppable sticker sheets!

11/16/2022

Stop by the new "Y" tonight for a chance to win this RECENTLY DESIGNED T-shirt, get my RECENTLY DESIGNED children’s book AND activity/coloring book in English and Spanish, free merchandise and enter in raffles. Also, during these times you can:
• Swim from 3:30-5:45pm
• Walk, jog or skip around their elevated track from 3:30-7:30pm
• Try your hand at pickleball or basketball in the new sports center from 3:30-7:30pm

11/16/2022

The campaign continues!

Today, we are promoting the importance of regular exercise. Some may think it is only for the athletically gifted or inclined. Others may think it only has physical benefits. You need to know there is an exercise for everyone, and we all need to be engaging in some form of it regularly.

Science says exercise:

• Can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medication – But without the side effects.
• Is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment.
• Helps you concentrate and stimulates the growth of new brain cells.
• Can help you sleep! Try short bursts of exercise in the morning and afternoon. At night, relaxing yoga or stretching can help promote sleep.
• Can boost your immune system and reduce the impact of stress.

The trick is to find the exercise that works best for you. It can be walking, jogging, yoga, swimming, climbing, dancing, aerobics, or anything that increases your heart rate.

11/14/2022

Recently Designed. Here are some pages from the new "Unstoppable Me Fun Book", with coloring pages, puzzles and games emphasizing strategies and ways to deal with and overcome stress. Try some yourself. (Designed and illustrated by Mark Huffman Creative)

11/10/2022

The lion was the first thing I illustrated for the stress book. Here is another quirky, teaser animation I have been sitting on for months. More projects will be revealed this Monday!!

11/10/2022

A few excerpts/pages from the NEW Children's Stress Book from Becoming Unstoppable. Illustrations and design by yours truly.

11/06/2022

Another teaser for the new sticker sheets.

11/06/2022

Have you seen the new Unstoppable Superpower sticker sheets? Fun takes on Happy Camper, Book Worm, Dog Whisperer, Doodler, Tree Hugger and more. Stay tuned!