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Behance Portfolio of Illustrator, Cartoonist & Explainer Video Creator – Ian David Marsden

Discover My Behance Illustration, Logo Design & Explainer Video Portfolio My Behance portfolio presents a curated, client-centered collection of my work as an illustrator, cartoonist, visual storyteller, and creative director. It reflects my 20+ years of professional experience — from hand-drawn editorial cartoons and mascot design to branding systems, UX […]

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Cartoon character in construction gear giving thumbs-up with a power drill.

seele GmbH — Visual Safety System & Character Design

seele GmbH — Visual Safety System & Character Design OSKAR for SEELE — Visual Storytelling for Safer Sites Oct 2012 – Feb 2013 Client: seele GmbH (Gersthofen, Germany) Illustration Agency: DieKleinert Illustration Agency, Munich Role: Character Designer · Illustrator · Visual Communicator Download Full Case Study (PDF):marsdenillustration.com/PDF/casestudy-Seele-marsden.pdf When seele GmbH — a

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LinkedIn Profile Now Fully Updated — 75+ Projects Across Illustration, Branding, UX/UI, Animation & Visual Storytelling LinkedIn Profile Now Fully Updated — 75+ Projects Across Illustration, Branding, UX/UI, Animation & Visual Storytelling My professional LinkedIn profile is now fully updated and includes over 75 detailed entries spanning two decades of

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Freelance Illustrator Pricing – Transparent, Flexible, and Professional

Free First Consultation Every project starts with a free initial consultation — a no-obligation opportunity to explore your needs, timeline, and goals. Whether you already have a brief or just a concept, this session helps define deliverables and direction before we move forward. Transparent Flat-Rate Quotes As a professional freelance illustrator and

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Clip Studio Paint Live event poster featuring city nightlife comic art.

Official CELSYS Event – Live Clip Studio Paint Illustration: “The City at Night”

Clip Studio Paint Live Drawing Party On November 17, 2020, I was officially invited by CELSYS, creators of Clip Studio Paint, to participate as a featured artist in their Creative Together! Connected Ink 21-hour Drawing Party. This global livestreamed event was part of Wacom’s Connected Ink—a major international forum exploring the future of creative pen

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Advertising Illustration for Künzli Optik – Swiss Print Campaign with Minimalist Portraits

Advertising Illustration for Künzli Optik, Zürich – Campaign Case Study In 2013, I was commissioned by renowned Swiss advertising agency Matter & Gretener to create a series of concept-driven advertising illustrations for their client Künzli Optik, the long-established eyewear boutique at Zürich’s Hegibachplatz. The campaign, directed by Creative Director Daniel

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Illustrated Explainer Video for Graph Database Workflows

Illustrated Explainer Video for Graph Database Workflows – Marsden Creative Case Files When Tom Geudens of Elephant Bird Consulting commissioned a custom illustrated explainer video for graph database modeling, I was tasked with visualizing a complex process in a clear and engaging format. The result: a narrative-driven animation that walks

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Google logo with kangaroo skiing, dancing, boxing, and surfing in playful poses.

The First Google Doodle Artist: Ian David Marsden and the Origins of Google’s Iconic Illustrations

How I Became the First Google Doodle Artist For the full Ian David Marsden Google Doodles gallery, see: https://marsdenillustration.com/ian-david-marsden-google-doodles/ Before “Google Doodle” became a cultural staple, I had the unique opportunity to help shape its origins. In 2000, I was commissioned to create all the homepage illustrations for Google—making me

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Mascot for 2003 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, St. Moritz, in red outfit skiing.

Designing the Official Mascot for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz

Designing “Smoony” — Official Mascot of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2003 in St. Moritz Download Case Study (PDF)http://marsdenillustration.com/PDF/casestudy-Smoony-marsden.pdf In 2002, I was commissioned by the organizing committee of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz to create the official mascot for the 2003 event — one

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Carte de Vœux Animée, Logo 3D et Branding Éditorial pour l’AN2V

Communication Visuelle sur Mesure pour Institutions et Associations Professionnelles Projet : Carte de vœux animée personnalisée pour l’AN2V – Association Nationale de la Vidéoprotection, accompagnée de la refonte de leur logo en 3D et du design éditorial du guide PIXEL. Voir plus de mes prestations : Graphiste à Claret –

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25th Euro-kartoenale Kruishoutem

Ian David Marsden – Editorial Cartoon Submissions for the 25th Euro-kartoenale Kruishoutem As a cartoonist, I often find creative fuel in thematic challenges. The 2025 edition of the Euro-kartoenale Kruishoutem invited artists from around the world to explore the theme “The Hat – Hats Off.” I submitted five hand-drawn editorial

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AN2V Kakemonos – Illustration & Design pour Événements Pros

Illustration et Design pour Kakémonos Professionnels – AN2V Client : AN2V – Association Nationale de la Vidéoprotection Durée : Juin 2022 – Novembre 2024 Format : 3 kakémonos verticaux (210 x 85 cm) Localisation : Région de Montpellier, Occitanie Rôle : Illustrateur et Designer graphique En tant que graphiste basé

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Ian David Marsden Joins Cartoon Movement

Editorial Cartoonist Ian Marsden Joins Cartoon Movement Cartoonist Ian David Marsden joins Cartoon Movement, the global hub for editorial cartoons, satire, and political illustration. A long-time contributor to international publications, Marsden now shares his work with a global audience through this respected platform. → View My Cartoon Movement Gallery From

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Dessin mignon gratuit d’un ours et d’un lapin qui se font un câlin – Journée Internationale des Câlins 21 janvier

21 Janvier – Journée Internationale des Câlins

21 Janvier – Journée Internationale des Câlins 21 janvier – Journée Internationale des Câlins Parfois, rien ne réconforte autant qu’un câlin sincère. Que vous soyez ours, lapin ou simplement humain en quête d’un peu de chaleur, la Journée Internationale des Câlins (21 janvier) nous rappelle qu’un petit geste peut avoir un grand

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Marsden’s Art House YouTube channel logo by professional illustrator Ian David Marsden, featuring creative art tutorials and graphic novel insights.

Step Inside Marsden’s Art House: Digital Art Tutorials & Creative Process Insights

Marsden’s Art House – Digital Illustration Tutorials & Creative Process Insights Welcome to Marsden’s Art House—my dedicated YouTube space for artists, illustrators, and storytellers at every stage of their creative journey. This secondary YouTube channel complements my professional illustration portfolio with accessible, hands-on content for anyone interested in sketching, digital

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