Illustration Portfolio PDF 2026 · English · Deutsch · Français
Download Ian David Marsden’s Illustration Portfolio
A concise two-page selection of work in illustration, cartoons, comics, sequential art, editorial illustration, character design, mascots, publishing and hand-drawn visual storytelling.
The PDF is designed for art directors, publishers, agencies, communication teams, companies and institutions who want a fast, shareable overview before looking through the more detailed work on this website.
35+ years professional experience · First official Google Doodle artist · English · Deutsch · Français
Inside the PDF
A short portfolio, deliberately edited
This is not intended to reproduce the whole website. It gives a quick sense of drawing range, character work, sequential storytelling and the different professional contexts in which I use illustration.
Comics & Cartoons
Comic strips, sequential illustration, business comics, editorial cartooning, humour and satire.
Editorial & Educational
Magazine, newspaper, educational and explanatory illustration for complex subjects and ideas.
Characters & Mascots
Original characters and mascots developed for brands, campaigns, publishing, events and longer-running visual identities.
Commissioned Illustration
Illustration for campaigns, corporate communication, products, presentations, training and public information.
Books & Narrative Work
Book illustration, children’s publishing, graphic novels and other projects where characters and narrative develop across multiple images.
Hand-Drawn Explainers
Storyboarded illustration and sequential drawing developed for explanatory films and visual communication.
Choose Your Version
One portfolio, three languages
Choose whichever version is most useful for you, your client or the people with whom you would like to share the work.
English
Illustration Portfolio
For international clients, agencies, publishers and English-speaking project teams.
Deutsch
Illustrationsportfolio
Für Unternehmen, Agenturen, Verlage und Auftraggeber in der Schweiz und im deutschsprachigen Raum.
Français
Portfolio d’illustration
Pour les entreprises, agences, maisons d’édition, institutions et équipes de communication francophones.
Professional Illustration
35+ years of commissioned drawing
My professional work has included editorial illustration, newspaper cartooning, comics, character design, publishing, campaigns, corporate communication and illustrated explanation for clients and publications in Europe, the United States and elsewhere.
Selected commissions include work for Google, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Dräger, Wacom and other companies and institutions, alongside editorial work for publications including NZZ am Sonntag, Nebelspalter, MAD and The New Yorker.
Continue Online
The PDF is the short version
The website contains much more work, including complete image galleries, individual projects and case studies. These are the main illustration sections.
Commissioned Illustration
Campaigns, corporate communication, products and explanatory visual work.
Comics & Sequential Illustration
Comic strips, business comics, cartoons and longer visual narratives.
Editorial & Educational Illustration
Editorial, educational and public-interest illustration.
Logos, Mascots & Characters
Original characters, mascots and character-led illustration systems.
Book Illustration & Graphic Novels
Books, graphic novels, children’s publishing and narrative illustration.
Hand-Drawn Explainer Videos
Illustrated storyboards, sequential drawing and hand-drawn explanatory film.
Illustration Commission
Have a project in mind?
For illustration, comics, editorial work, publishing, character design, mascots or hand-drawn explanatory imagery, send me a short outline of the project, intended use and timing.
English · Deutsch · Français