Though good-looking details and sharp aesthetics are a plus for illustrations, not having them can be a good thing too. Simplicity in illustration helps to express the idea without any unnecessary distractions or needless clutter and helps us focus on the main message more than the flashy details.

Hortense Waller, head of the local Flag Ironing League, is seen here practicing at home for this weekend’s Extreme Ironing Finals at the Horse and Assembly Center (HAAC) in Hormel. The event, which…