I have just put together a collection of items in my Red Bubble shop featuring some of my artwork and drawings that people often ask me about.
(Like the baguette girl, the Fez Man etc.)
You can get all kinds of items from phone cases to framed prints, t-shirts, post cards, stickers, posters, throw pillows and even clocks and bedding.
I hope you enjoy the selection.
Send me a snapshot or tag me on instagram if you buy something, I would love to see what you got and where you placed it.
I will share some of the images in my blog and my social media as well.
Ian
A cartoon-style illustration of a woman wearing a red beret, blue top, and red leggings, standing in a pose as if holding a baguette like a baseball bat.
A phone case featuring an illustrated character in a red robe and fez, holding a pipe that produces smoke, with text above reading “Can’t you see I’m busy… Creating?”
A phone case features an illustration of a woman wearing a red beret, blue top, and red pants, holding a large baguette. The background consists of vertical blue, white, and red stripes resembling the French flag.
The image shows a wallet featuring a retro-style illustration with elements of noir art. It depicts a man in a suit and hat walking down a city street, with a large close-up of a woman’s face in the foreground. Text on the wallet references “Saint Germain” and a “Café.”
Cat Lady Pillow
A cartoon illustration features a person sitting on a grassy cliff by the sea, holding a mug. A seagull stands nearby, and a lighthouse with a house is visible in the background under a cloudy sky. Birds are flying in the distance.
A decorative pillow features an illustration of a person holding a large wine bottle while watching a sunset by the sea. The image is set against a gradient background, blending soft pink and orange hues.
A white tote bag with black straps features a satirical illustration of a person’s head, labeled as a diagram with notes and annotations around it. The drawing appears to be a humorous exploration of the character’s personality traits and attributes.
Fezman Clock
A young man is wearing a white T-shirt featuring an illustration of a woman with short brown hair. The woman is depicted wearing a blue crop top, red leggings, and high heels, holding a large baguette above her shoulder.
An illustration depicts a person walking a small dog on a leash in a city street. The background shows buildings and a bare tree, suggesting a cold, windy day. The scene is framed with a neutral-colored mat and light wooden frame.
The image is a framed illustration of a cat-person with long hair sitting at an open window. The character, dressed in a short dress and high heels, is depicted with their legs hanging out of the window and resting on the ledge. Birds are flying in the background.
A framed artwork features an abstract composition with various objects and symbols against a vibrant red and orange background. The scene includes geometric shapes, books, a saucer, and a bottle, bordered by a series of intricate symbols and patterns.
A cartoon character wearing a red fez and robe is smoking a hookah. The text above reads “Can’t you see I’m busy… Creating?”
A white duvet cover features an illustration of a yellow coffee cup with a face, sporting antlers. The words “I’m Awake!” are printed in black and red beside the cup.
A person is holding a white rectangular pouch with a zipper, featuring a cartoon image of a running coffee cup and the phrase “I’m Awake!” written on it.
A person is holding a large white cloth with the phrase “I’m Awake!” written on it. The text is accompanied by a simple drawing of a yellow cup with steam, adding an energetic theme to the design.
Two fun new Cappuccino cups with matching saucers.
Design by artist Ian David Marsden for internationally renowned German glassware and porcelain manufacture RITZENHOFF.
Get the male and female version – ideal as a fun present as well.
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Sanafort AG, A renowned swiss provider of top of the line health products and vital mushroom extracts, commissioned me to design the appearance, product design, and branding for their new line of vitamins and minerals.
In addition to the labels and packaging, I also designed product flyers for each item and a 16-page catalog.
Here is a sneak peek before the official launch. LINK
Packaging and CI Design Sanafort
Ad, Flyer and Catalog Design Sanafort
I have updated the packaging design section of my portfolio with many new images and samples. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
If you’re a fan of Google, you might have noticed that the search engine sometimes features creative and playful variations of its logo on special occasions, such as holidays, birthdays, or events. These variations are called Google Doodles, and they have become a beloved and iconic part of Google’s brand and culture. But did you know who created the first Google doodle, and how it happened?
According to a fascinating article in The Wall Street Journal, the story of the first Google doodle involves a lucky coincidence, a talented illustrator, and a creative marketer. It all started in 1998, when two Stanford University students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, founded Google as a search engine for the internet. They initially used a simple logo featuring the word “Google” in colorful letters, but they soon realized they could use the logo as a canvas for fun and quirky designs that would celebrate and educate users about various topics.
Enter Susan Wojcicki, a young marketing manager who worked for Google in its early days (and who is now CEO of YouTube by the way). As the story goes, Wojcicki was looking for ways to promote Google and attract more users. She had the idea of commissioning an illustrator to create special logos for events. Wojcicki asked her colleagues if they knew any good illustrators, and one of them recommended Ian David Marsden, a cartoonist and illustrator, 32 at the time and father of two infant daughters, who had worked for Coca Cola and other clients and was making a name for himself with fun web graphics and animations during the amazing days of the first web bubble.
Wojcicki contacted Marsden to create some animated GIFs for an april fools joke about “Mentalplex Technology” – a new Google feature where you could just think about what you wanted to look for. Marsden was delighted and sent his designs to Wojcicki, who loved them. She showed it to Page and Brin, who also loved it. The logo was published on april fools day 2000, and became the first Google doodle.
Marsden’s design was a hit, and soon Wojcicki asked him to create more doodles for other occasions, such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Marsden, who lived in Santa Monica, CA, drew the doodles on paper and scanned them into his dual-processor G3 Mac where he were digitally colorized them and emailed them to Wojcicki, who approved them and uploaded them to the Google site. Marsden worked closely with Wojcicki to refine each Doodle. He became known as the “doodler-in-chief” and drew all the Google doodles for over a year, until the company hired more illustrators and established a doodle team.
Most noticeable was probably the series of Google Doodles for the summer olympics in Sydney featuring a fun kangaroo character (the kangaroodle).
Marsden was studying animation at AET Academy of Entertainment and Technology, Santa Monica College at the time. He was hesitant to leave Santa Monica for Silicon Valley because he was also interested in breaking into the magazine cartoon world, animation for TV, and the budding web animation markets.
It’s hard to believe that back then, nobody could have known that Google would become the all-encompassing global mega-success that it is now. It didn’t seem like something to bet your entire future on. (Remember “Ask Jeeves”?) Yet the first Google doodles, created by Marsden, marked the beginning of a new era in the search engine giant’s evolution.
Today, Google doodles have become a beloved part of Google’s brand identity and have celebrated everything from holidays to historic events and individuals. It’s hard to imagine Google without them.
But it all started with a chance encounter between a marketing manager and a talented illustrator. Who knows where the next wave of innovation will come from? One thing is for sure: it’s always worth keeping an eye out for creative talent in unexpected places.
Today, Google doodles are created by a team of artists and engineers, and they continue to amaze and delight millions of people around the world. But the story of Ian David Marsden and his serendipitous encounter with Susan Wojcicki remains a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and innovation that fueled Google’s early days.
Interview avec illustrateur et dessinateur Ian David Marsden sur le blog Stampaprint
Stampaprint.fr, vedette du secteur de l’impression en ligne, vous introduit aujourd’hui dans le monde de l’art graphique et de la satire. Ce sont les pierres angulaires de la carrière de Ian David Marsden, dessinateur américain désormais installé en France. Une carrière qui l’a amené dans la Silicon Valley, chez Google, avant que celle-ci ne devienne aussi célèbre, où, étonnament, il n’est pas resté. On lui a demandé pourquoi – son amour pour la France pourrait être une explication possible? Découvrez-le, en lisant son interview.
Parmi ses projets actuels, une BD, des dessins animés pour le web et pour la télé, l’illustration de livres pour enfants… En ce mois de février, une collection de tasses à cappuccino, avec ses dessins, va sortir chez Ritzenhoff. Si vous voulez personnaliser vos tasses aussi mais que vous n’avez malheureusement pas le même talent pour le dessin que Ian David Marsden (on est nombreux, pas de panique!), Stampaprint.fr vient à votre secours avec sa gamme de produits.
Voici ce qu’il a répondu à nos questions.
Exciting News and Updates from Illustrator Ian David Marsden
I am a freelance illustrator, designer, cartoonist and I also produce and animate whiteboard and explainer videos.
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My artist portfolio, biography, client list and referrals/testimonials can be found on my homepage at: https://marsdenillustration.com
I hope you enjoy these latest updates including some exiting news about my graphic novel project, new clients, new YouTube drawing video tutorial and more.
Dear visitor to my blog,
2016 started off in a very active, busy and fun way for me.
Publishing
Some very exciting news for me personally, is that a graphic novel project I have been developing has been accepted and is now being represented by a New York literary agency. I look forward to telling you more about this very soon. Below is a little teaser sample:
Object Design / Licensing
RITZENHOFF
will be unveiling two new cappuccino cups with saucers, which I designed, at the Ambiente trade show in Frankfurt (12th to16th February 2016).
Ambiente is the world’s most important consumer goods trade fair, which boasts a globally unrivalled range of products in the Dining, Giving and Living areas.
The cups will be available in retail stores world-wide and also in the Ritzenhoff online shop here: LINK
New Projects
I regularly consult as an artist and designer on projects where I am bound to contractual discretion. This means that I am not at liberty to display or reference my work in my portfolio, blog or newsletter even for self-promotional purposes. Nevertheless, without divulging any further information or details, I am thrilled to have worked on projects for the following new clients.
Logos
Mensa
, the international High IQ Society has awarded their 2017 International Board of Director’s meeting (IBD) to the town of Nice, France. Out of a selection of proposed graphic solutions, I am delighted that my design was chosen as the official logo and CI for the event. (Logo horizontal landscape version below)
Design for the new logo for WO magnetic water purification devices.
Character Design
One of the departments of the University of Bern in Switzerland commissioned me a while ago, to design a series of likeable bear characters that should also be appealing to children. I added some new bears to the ever-growing family in January.
Another fun character design project I have been involved in for a few years is this one for the company Si. I was originally tasked to take their existing “Pfiffikus” mascot and give him a more dynamic and modern appearance, all the while retaining his work clothes and color scheme.
Over the years, several poses and applications of the character have been created. All versions are created as fully-scalable 100% vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator.
Labels / Packaging
I am currently designing a series of labels for exclusive, high quality oils and vinegars.
Leisure Projects
In-between projects or just to take a break (yes, I take breaks 😀), I like to relax doodling in my sketchbooks or on loose scraps of paper around my studio (or tablecloths or whatever I can get my hands on). Some of these scribbles end up on my Facebook and other social media. (Another favorite source of distraction) Links at the bottom of this e-mail. in case you feel like joining me.
Here is another personal, non-commissioned art project. A modern interpretation of a moon symbol. (digital print on canvas 80 cm x 60 cm)
Printed media
I recently received a package with my copies of the printed Digades Dfreeeze app brochure featuring a multi-page comic I drew. I am very pleased with the result. You can read the whole booklet here: LINK
I designed and implemented several catalogs and price lists for my very good customer Sanafort, a producer of high quality vital mushrooms, teas and health supplements. http://www.sanafort.ch
Video / YouTube
My latest video on my YouTube channel is of me drawing the little bird for the header of this newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. LINK
Well, that’s all for now. I hope one or the other item might have been of interest.
Can you believe that it’s November again? It seems like the months have just flown by since I last sat down to write you a few lines from my illustration studio.
I’ve been having a lot of fun doing freehand sketches between projects. Here are some glimpses into my sketchbooks and Moleskines.
I’ve been posting some of my doodles to my Facebook page and sometimes I also upload short videos of my sketching to my YouTube channel.
This year we created a 12 page comic which continues the adventures of the main protagonists, Michael, Anne, Stefan and Julia and their Dfreeeze car heater remote control application.
Regular client Sanafort AG (a renowned Swiss producer of natural Reishi mushroom and other tonic herbs and food supplements) needed website and newsletter graphics for Christmas and the New Year and to advertise upcoming product launches and promotions.
As always they allowed me a lot of creative freedom and I think the results are quite elegant.
My very good personal friend Helmi Sigg, Swiss actor, comedian, writer and renaissance man has partnered with STEINER Meats to create their own delicious Swiss-made twist on New York Style pastrami.
He entrusted me to create the logo for this culinary delight which is aptly named ‘Pastrelmi’ after it’s creator.
The last few weeks have been very exciting on a personal level, as we have been preparing for my first exhibition of original drawings in quite a while.
Over 60 pieces of artwork are on display in the exhibition, organized by the Association Artistique Monet at the Espace George Brassens in St Gely du Fesc (Montpellier).
I am exhibiting together with famous French cartoonist Ptiluc and two German artists, Heike Negenborn and Carmen Stahlschmidt.
It would be my pleasure to talk to you about any new projects you might have.
Please call me at +33 6 42 49 82 11 or e-mail me at ian@marsdenillustration.com for a free consultation.
Yan David Marsden fait parler de lui
Le Dessinateur Yan David Marsden s’illustre encore
Il fait feu de tout bois… avec ses crayons et son imagination.
Yan David Marsden a élargi son champ de compétence culturelle et artistique avec le savoir faire que nous lui connaissons. Illustrateur et dessinateur de talent, il a été tout dernièrement sollicité pour réaliser le logo de la manifestation « Les héritières de Bacchus ». Un événement mis en place par Laurent Lafont qui se déroulera à Claret le samedi 25 avril et qui mettra à l’honneur des vigneronnes de plusieurs région de France , donc trois de la région du Pic Saint-Loup. Actuellement l’on peut voir ce logo sur un vélo-taxi qui sillonne la place de la Comédie.
Yan a également illustré un livre pour enfants (tout petits); un livre de John Townsend qui relate une bien jolie et tendre histoire : dans un bus, un vieux monsieur trouve un œuf très gros ; un œuf couvert de tâches vertes .Il le prend chez lui et le dorlote avec la complicité de son chat. Yan illustre avec bonheur les différentes étapes de cette aventure notamment l’éclosion de cet œuf Et surprise c’est un dragon tout vert qui casse la coquille et pointe sa jolie frimousse .
Actuellement notre Vacquiérois réalise une série de dessins destinés à des tee shirts pour John Morrison un lutteur américain professionnel. Il s’est également distingué dans l’illustration du dessin animé Cick and Collect de Montpellier que l’on peut voir sur internet. D’autre part il a été remarqué par l’entreprise Wacom « Manufacture des écrans interactifs » qui le présente comme un artiste vedette .Malgré cette notoriété grandissante notre artiste reste simple et d’une extrême gentillesse.
As a creative professional, it’s essential to maintain an updated and visually appealing online portfolio. Recently, I had the chance to give my Behance profile a much-needed update. Behance is an online platform that allows creatives to showcase their work and connect with others in their field.
My Behance Illustrator Portfolio features a wide variety of my best illustrations, cartoons, logos, and animations, all arranged in a visually pleasing manner. Each project includes a brief description, outlining my inspiration, the tools I used, and the techniques involved. I also make sure to keep my portfolio up-to-date with my latest projects, so you can see my most recent work.
One of the great things about Behance is the ability to connect with other creatives and receive feedback on your work. I am always open to collaboration, and I welcome comments and critiques on my portfolio.
If you’re also on Behance, please stop by and take a look at my updated portfolio. You can find it under my name, Ian David Marsden. Let’s connect and share our creative ideas!
Welcome to my first newsletter of the year.In the past few months I have collaborated on various exciting projects, and welcomed new clients such as KHW, Ransom Publishing and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Allow me to present a few brief highlights.
CURRENTLY ON MY DRAWING BOARDRight now I am working on a series of T-Shirt Designs for WWE WrestlerJohnny Mundo
(Previously known as John Morrison).
Here is a sneak peek of one of my sketches ‘hot out of the oven’.
My next e-mail will feature the finished, awesome Johnny Mundo designs.
PUBLISHINGI had the pleasure of illustrating a fun children’s picture book for Ransom Publishing called THE SECRET EGG by John Townsend.
I will place links in my blog when it is available for ordering.
PLEASE CLICK HERE for more of my art for Children and Young Adult Readers.
NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
I frequently contribute editorial illustrations to magazines and newspapers.Here is a drawing I created for an article about the city of Zürich for the NZZ am Sonntag. (Published Sunday March 8 2015)
Storyboard, illustrations and animatic animation for a brief video animation to be played language independently at trade shows and on-line.Client: KHW / Wüstenschlitten. Click here to see the video: https://youtu.be/UWKJrpV4eWA
I was invited by Cyril Schicker to create the artwork and flyer for an evening with Dirk Bernemann at the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich.Cabaret Voltaire – Dada Haus – Spiegelgasse 1 – 8001 Zürich http://www.cabaretvoltaire.ch/
PRESS / LAST BUT NOT LEAST
I was delighted that French Entrée Magazine did an interview and feature on me, where I create my artwork and the region where I live (very rural but wonderful).
I am an independent illustrator, cartoonist, and designer and I also produce quality animation and whiteboard or animatic videos.I am available for new projects.
Ces derniers mois jai eu le plaisir de faire des illustrations pour plusieurs projets très intéressants et d’accueillir de nombreux nouveaux clients.
Parmi eux la maison d’édition Ransom, KHW et Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Permettez moi de vous présenter quelques aperçus:
ACTUELLEMENT SUR MA TABLE DE DESSIN
Une série de dessins pour des tee shirt pour Johnny Mundo alias John Morrison, lutteur Américain professionnel de la WWE.
Vous trouverez ci dessous la première de trois esquisses prévues. Elles devraient être finalisées le mois prochain.
Scénario et Illustration
Pour Powerpoint et bande dessines imprimes pour support commercial.
Client: Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.LIEN Business Illustration
AFFICHES ET POSTERS
J’etais invité par Cyril Schicker pour dessiner l’illustration et l’affiche pour l’annonce d’une soirée avec Dirk Bernemann au Cabaret Voltaire; Maison Dada a Zurich:
J’ ai fait l’objet de quelques parutions de presse, internationale et locale, qui soulignent à la fois mon environnement local dans le village de Vacquières (Hérault 34) et mon activité artistique.