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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 - made with natural intelligence logo

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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Handgezeichnetes Erklärvideo für Zürich Gym – Europameister Frank Müller

Handgezeichnetes Erklärvideo für das Zürich Gym Illustration & Animation für ein Premium-Fitnessstudio in Zürich Als erfahrener Schweizer Illustrator, Comic-Zeichner und Produzent individueller Erklärvideos wurde ich mit der Konzeption und Realisierung eines vollständig handgezeichneten Animationsfilms für das Zürich Gym beauftragt – ein exklusives Fitnessstudio unter der Leitung von Frank Müller, Europameister und zertifizierter

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Composition logo + photo du camion food truck “La Normande Dîne” avec mascotte rétro.

Custom Retro Logo & Mascot Design for Crepe Food Truck “La Normande Dine”

Création d’un Logo Rétro et Illustration de Mascotte pour un Food Truck à Pic Saint-Loup Pour une marque de street food locale comme La Normande Dîne, située entre Montpellier et le Pic Saint-Loup, qui propose de délicieuses galettes et crêpes normandes authentiques préparées avec passion par Nathalie, une vraie Normande

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Erklärvideo Schweiz – Part 2 LAP Learning Video

Part 2 in a series of fun and inviting presentation videos for Learning Nuggets for the Swiss Lehrabschlussprüfung (LAP) Vorbereitung training course. Success and a good grade for the LAP test are ensured. See Part 1 here: https://marsdenillustration.com/learning-videos01/ Next-Generation Learning and #BYOD (bring your own devices) prepares you for all

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Nebelspalter May 2022 cover, chaotic and humorous scene inside public transport vehicle.

Cartoon Cover für den Nebelspalter – Humorvolle Titelillustration im Marsden-Stil “Stossverkehr”

Satirische Zeichnung zum Thema „Stossverkehr“ – Überfüllte Zürcher Trams als humorvolle Gesellschaftskritik Im Mai 2022 erschien im Nebelspalter – dem ältesten durchgehend erscheinenden Satiremagazin der Welt – ein neues Cartoon-Titelbild von mir, Ian David Marsden, Schweizer Comiczeichner und Editorial Illustrator. Das Thema: „Stossverkehr“ – eine augenzwinkernde Szene aus dem öffentlichen

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Volkswagen SEDRIC Concept with futuristic vehicle, riverboat, and modern urban environment.

Volkswagen Sedric Concept Illustrations

Artist: Ian David Marsdenwww.marsdenillustration.com

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Two people surfing on wine waves inside a glass, with "Advertising & Business" text.

Business Illustration and Advertising Illustration

Click on Gallery Images below High quality, professional business illustration and advertising illustration for sales communication, presentations, pitch decks, powerpoint presentations and more. Design of marketing and merchandising articles. Ian David Marsden. www.marsdenillustration.com Permalink: Business and Advertising Illustration

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Digitally created biker patch, skull illustrations, person wearing a "Slamtown" t-shirt.

JOHNNY – SLAMTOWN “Office of Mayor” – Wrestling T-shirt

Slamtown wrestling shirt illustrated by Ian David Marsden for wrestler John Hennigan

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Original and digitally altered images with added gray hair, glasses, mustache.

Photoshop Image Retouching for Comedy Video

This was a super fun assigment for the Johner Institute in Konstanz for a custom produced April Fool’s Day Video. I got to convert Professor Christian Johner into a new rising star Swiss Politician. Apparently I did a good job because almost nobody recognized him.

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Webpage featuring micro-learning videos on Acquisition Career Manager roles with illustrations.

Artwork for Series of Micro Learning Videos

Character Design, Backround Design, Asset Design and Illustrations for “Knowledge Nuggets” micro-learning videos for the United States Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI). Artist: Ian David MarsdenMedia: Vector Artwork in Adobe Illustrator CC More examples of explainer videos and whiteboard videos with my artwork and a description of the production process can

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Wine labels from Domaine Les Tuileries with rooster and duck illustrations, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine Labels with hand drawn Illustration Designs – Domaine Les Tuileries

Création : Ian Marsden Illustrateur et Graphiste a Claret Wine Label Design, Logo Design and Illustrations / Conception Etiquettes de Vin, Logo de la Domaine et IllustrationsClient: Domaine de Coursac – Domaine Les Tuilerieshttp://www.domainedecoursac.frDesign: Ian David Marsdenwww.marsdenillustration.com

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Person reading "Marvin" graphic novel by Ian David Marsden, cover shows stage scene.

I received my first proof copy of my new graphic novel “Marvin”

I am very excited. I have just received my first proof copy of my new graphic novel “Marvin” from my publisher Schiffer Books.

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Stylized diamond illustration with teal circle on beige background.

Breaksru / Suzanne Ruf – Logo Identity, Webdesign, Icons

For Client Suzanne Ruf / Breaksru Gmbh design of a new logo and corporate identity and a custom tailored website with matching iconography and illustrations. Artist / Designer: Ian David MarsdenClient: Suzanne Ruf / Breaksru Gmbhhttp://breaksru.com Media: Vector Art in Adobe Illustrator and digital paint in Adobe Photshop and Clip

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