10 Things That Get On Your Nerve During the Fourth of July Weekend

10 Things That Get On Your Nerve During the Fourth of July Weekend...
Written by Marc Lacy
Graphics by Marika N. Johnson of MNJ STUDIOS.

I thought this was hilarious commentary by the Huntsville creative soul, Marc Lacy. He does a variety of these at any given hour... you should check out his FB page, HERE.

I have always wanted to create an INFOGRAPHIC and with my renewed passion for Adobe Illustrator--VOILA!! The FOURTH INFOGRAPHIC WAS BORN!!




GO forth... (pun intended) and be merry!!
-mnj

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