Cover-Illustration für die Weihnachtsgeschichte “Zwei Buchstaben” von Helmi Sigg, gestaltet von Schweizer Illustrator Ian David Marsden.

Zwei Buchstaben – eine etwas andere Weihnachtsgeschichte von Helmi Sigg

marsdenillustration.com · Illustration von Ian David Marsden Zur Weihnachtszeit freue ich mich, eine besondere Zusammenarbeit vorzustellen: das handgezeichnete Cover zur satirischen Kurzgeschichte „Zwei Buchstaben“ von Helmi Sigg, illustriert von mir, Ian David Marsden. Helmi Sigg ist einem breiten Schweizer Publikum als Autor, Kabarettist, Schauspieler und Mitglied des legendären Trio Eden […]

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Live-Drawing

Live illustration — also known as graphic recording, scribing, or visual facilitation — is the real-time creation of drawings during events, presentations, or video calls. It transforms spoken content into clear, engaging visuals as it happens, helping audiences stay focused, retain key messages, and feel more connected to the experience.

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Cartoon of a jovial Bavarian toasting a happy Swiss tourist at Oktoberfest, illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest

Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest: A Cartoon by Ian David Marsden This vibrant cartoon, titled Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest, was created for the print edition of the renowned Swiss satirical magazine Nebelspalter. It humorously captures the cultural clash and festive atmosphere of Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest. A cheerful Bavarian in full traditional

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Helmi Sigg Cartoon Illustration

Helmi Sigg – Karikatur eines Schweizer Kultstars von Marsden

Helmi Sigg – Eine Schweizer Medienlegende im Porträt von Cartoonist Ian David Marsden Helmi Sigg ist ein Urgestein der Schweizer Medienlandschaft. Mit Wurzeln in Radio, Kabarett, Theater, Musik und Literatur hat er das kulturelle Leben der Schweiz über Jahrzehnte hinweg mitgeprägt. Vom Pionierstatus bei Radio 24 bis hin zu seinen

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Tirage d’art exclusif de Claret signé Ian David Marsden. Une illustration vibrante et élégante, disponible à L’Esprit du Pic à Claret.

Tirage d’art à Claret par Ian David Marsden – Affiche illustrée

Affiche artistique exclusive de Claret par Ian David Marsden – En vente à L’Esprit du Pic Un tirage d’art vibrant, raffiné et illustré par Ian David Marsden, disponible en exclusivité chez L’Esprit du Pic, carterie-imprimerie située au cœur de Claret (34270). Réalisée dans un style graphique élégant mêlant tradition et

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Hand-Drawn Cartoon Portraits for Teams, Families & Special Occasions

High-End Portrait Illustration & Animated Visual Storytelling Hand-drawn, expressive and tailored for companies, teams, families, events and more. Created by an Internationally Published Cartoonist These portraits are not created by anonymous caricaturists at tourist spots or weddings. Each illustration is crafted by Ian David Marsden — an internationally published cartoonist,

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Cartoon-style portraits of four artists with related tools and floral headpiece centerpiece.

The Artistic Ballade in Provence – Cartoon Portraits of Legendary Artists

Cartoon Illustrations of Iconic Artists in a Whimsical Provençal Scene Whimsical cartoon portraits of Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí — each reimagined in a sun-drenched Provençal landscape, infused with vibrant colors, humor, and iconic references to their work. Each hand-drawn digital illustration is created in

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“I Speak English” — Paris 2024 Hospitality Campaign: Logo, Mascot & Free Badge Design

“I Speak English” — Visual Identity & Illustration for Paris 2024 Hospitality Campaign Download the free illustrated badge (PDF) As a freelance illustrator based in France, I was invited to develop the full visual identity for “I Speak English” — a hospitality campaign launched ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Quand l’Illustration, la Charité et Montpellier se réunissent

Quand l’illustration rencontre la solidarité à Montpellier Illustrateur à Montpellier, engagé pour une bonne cause Je suis heureux de partager une expérience marquante qui illustre parfaitement l’alliance entre illustration, solidarité et entrepreneuriat local. En tant qu’illustrateur professionnel basé à Vacquières (34270), au cœur du territoire du Pic Saint-Loup et à

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Hand-Drawn Christmas Timelapse Card – Marsden Illustration

Hand-Drawn Holiday Animation – Timelapse Christmas Card by Ian David Marsden Creative Project · December 2023 · Location: Claret (Occitanie, France) This festive project was my personal holiday card for 2023 — a fully hand-illustrated timelapse video combining storytelling, character design, and animated drawing techniques. Featuring Santa Claus, the Grinch,

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Gezeichnet 2023 – Press Cartoons Exhibition in Bern Featuring Ian David Marsden

I’m pleased to share that I am once again participating in the annual “Gezeichnet” exhibition in Bern, Switzerland — a prestigious national showcase for editorial illustration and press cartoons. This year, five of my original works, published in Nebelspalter, are featured, marking my return to the exhibition as a Swiss

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From Santa Monica to Silicon Valley: The Origin of the First Google Doodles

From Santa Monica to Silicon Valley: The Origin of the First Google Doodles In 2000, I was hired by Google to illustrate what would become their very first Google Doodles. Long before it was a global company, Google was still a bold new search engine looking to stand out. These

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Drawn by Human Hand – Created by Natural Intelligence

Is the technological singularity just around the corner? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity This is not an anti-AI post. It’s remarkable to see how far artificial intelligence (AI) has come, to the point where it can now compete with human abilities. I stare in marvel (and horror) at the current generation of AI generated

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