Official Shop for the art of Ian David Marsden
You Asked, I Listened – Introducing Modicum Editions
For years, people have asked me, “Ian, where can I buy prints of your artwork?” It happened everywhere—at gallery openings, in social media messages, once even from a neighbor shouting over the hedge while I was trying to rescue, what I initially thought was a cat, from a lemon tree. And for years, I’d mutter something about “getting around to it,” wave my hands vaguely, and change the subject with the grace of a stage magician distracting you from a disappearing elephant.
The truth is, I’m almost always neck-deep in other projects—new illustrations, commissioned work, graphic novels, the occasional midnight flash of inspiration that demands to be drawn right now. Then there’s the never shrinking stack of books on my bedside table and there was the small matter of eternal procrastination of actually organizing the prints: creating the files in all the necessary sizes, researching the best printers, and writing descriptions and keywords that didn’t sound like they were written by an ego-maniac. Easy, right? Sure—if you have six clones.
It meant finding top-quality printers who could capture every detail and vibrant color of my hand-drawn illustrations, using eco-friendly inks and papers, and delivering museum-quality prints that would make even the most discerning art lover nod approvingly. After a ridiculous amount of research, I found my solution: Gelato.
Eco friendly highest quality prints
Now, let’s clear something up—no, they don’t make ice cream. They’re a global printing company known for their museum-quality prints and five-star reputation. They print locally in Europe, the United States, and other locations worldwide, which means no intercontinental jet-setting for your artwork (saving the planet, one carbon footprint at a time). They also use eco-friendly materials, which means you can hang my art on your wall without feeling like you just punched a rainforest in the Balzac.
Then came the delightful process of painstakingly preparing each artwork for print and uploading the images, writing descriptions that would do the artwork justice, and optimistically navigating the labyrinth of keywords without accidentally inventing new words in the process.
Oh, and shipping is FREE
But slowly, piece by piece—between sketching new ideas and occasionally rescuing that same cat from the same lemon tree—it all came together.
And so, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Modicum Editions—my official Etsy shop where you can find exclusive, high-quality prints of my hand-drawn illustrations and buy hand-drawn illustration prints online. From vintage travel posters inspired by my beautiful surroundings in Southern France to satirical political cartoons and thought-provoking contemporary art, this collection has something for everyone. No AI, no mass production—just authentic, hand-drawn art printed with Gelato’s premium eco-friendly inks and papers, delivered with care.
To celebrate the grand opening, everything is 15% off for one week only—the perfect opportunity to grab a piece that speaks to you.
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