Illustration, visual storytelling, and character-driven design — all hand-drawn.
Welcome to the channel of illustrator and art director Ian David Marsden. For more than 30 years, I’ve created illustrations, comics, character design, and explainer visuals for clients across Europe, the UK, the US, and beyond. My work includes commissions for Google, Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, Henkel, Daimler-Benz, and publications such as The New Yorker, MAD Magazine, NZZ am Sonntag, and Nebelspalter.
Here you’ll find:
• Explainer & Whiteboard Animation — hand-drawn sequences that clarify complex ideas.
• Editorial Illustration — time-lapse videos from sketch to final art.
• Character & Mascot Design — expressive identities for brands and campaigns.
• Visual Storytelling — comics and narrative illustration.
I also teach Illustration, Visual Arts, and Image Analysis in the 3D Animation & VFX program at ESMA Montpellier.
Commissions & portfolios:
marsdenillustration.com
Ian David Marsden
Drawing a Crowd - Timelapse cartoon for the Massen - Foules - Crowds Exhibit at the Museum of Communication in Berne, Switzerland
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Instant Premiere in less than 2 minutes: https://youtu.be/85h-sEkGizs?si=5wFuC...
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Remember to always JUST BE YOU! Here are some cute and furry little friends who agree with this point of view. 😊 www.etsy.com/listing/1864169652/just-be-you-poster…
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NEWSFLASH: I now have prints for sale. Check out my new shop here: www.etsy.com/shop/modicumeditions/
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New procreate how to video
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You are personally invited to the premiere of my Holiday Card Video at 14:00 h this afternoon 🎅🏻🎄
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🎨 Exciting News: I’m Launching Marsden’s Art House on YouTube! 🚀
As a professional cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic novelist, I’m thrilled to share the first video on my new channel, Marsden’s Art House! 🎥✨
In this Procreate tutorial, I break down the menus and interface—perfect for beginners looking to get started with digital art or for pros wanting a quick refresher.
🖌️ What’s Inside:
• A clear, step-by-step overview of Procreate’s tools and layers.
• Tips for getting comfortable with digital drawing on the iPad Pro.
• A sneak peek at my creative workflow using the Apple Pencil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRI1O...
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Hey, you know what's cool?? 😎
My COOL SHORTS playlist. That's what... Enjoy!
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