Cartoons & Comics

Cartoons, Comics and Graphic Novel Art
by Ian David Marsden
Traditional and Digital Techniques.

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Illustrated book cover with a pianist and child holding awards on stage.

Comic strip of frustrated songwriter, health struggles, musical reflection, and rabbi's call.

Young musician anxiously awaits job call, learns show postponed due to performer pregnancy.

Comic page depicting a family's escape during political unrest, hiding money to avoid confiscation.

Comic strip depicting a family escaping Austria; officer inspects saxophone, finds hidden fruit.

Comic strip of Marvin imagining consequences after kicking teacher when denied food in class.

Music teacher Frances S. Goldstein reflects on a student's growth and missed opportunities.

Musician impresses producer Spiegel and gets a chance to score a film, overcoming initial doubts.

Comic strip of a boy with a black eye performing on stage to audience admiration.

Comic strip detailing Marvin Pickholtz's family's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria.

Family's migration story to New York with cultural adaptation challenges.

Illustrated poster featuring Uncle Sam figure urging change with hashtags and credits below.

I want YOU to CHANGE the WORLD! Drawing Video

Three animals in an orange convertible with a mountain backdrop and vibrant greenery.

Anthropomorphic rabbits ride pink scooter with wine basket, vineyards and mountains backdrop.

Anthropomorphic animals play bocce in a village with mountains in the background.

Four illustrated posters with whimsical scenes featuring animals and scenic landscapes.

Colorful caricature of four artists holding symbols, with a building and blue sky background.

Person in coat using telescope to observe swirling night sky with mysterious figure in foreground.

Artistic illustration with two fairies, a table, a man in a hat, and a green drink.

Smartphones displaying animated festive e-cards, featuring cartoon characters, GMX, WEB.DE branding.

Illustrated and animated E-Greeting cards

Tablet and smartphones displaying weather app, surrounded by illustrated greeting cards.

Collage of greeting cards with cartoons, smartphones, and GMX, WEB.DE, mail.com logos.

Young girl in blue dress with sword, flexing arm; dragon behind, smoky fiery background.

Anthropomorphic squirrels in formal wear by a tree, owl above; nuts, lantern, bottle, and cups nearby.

Cartoon of four characters with treasure chest, gold, jewels; text "Pillage" below.

Pirate with red bandana and wine, shown in color and black & white, on orange background.

Masked figure with ornamental designs and feather headpieces, in orange and black-and-white.

Two illustrations of Dona Flora, one colored and one outlined, by Ian David Marsden, 2024.

Board game "Pillage" with vibrant treasure, characters, map, and cards.

Stylized compass illustrations with red splash on purple and white backgrounds.

Cartoon of two snow-covered neighbor houses with snowflakes, cars, and trees.

Neighbors handle morning routines and oversleep alarms; one uses an app to warm their car.

Couple discovers car buried in snow; handles tire change and installs engine heater app.

Stefan learns about new car updates, excitedly drives home, thinking of Julia.

Four friends dine, discuss app-controlled heater; one gets a smartwatch call.

Neighbors deal with snowy day; one family has winter tires, other faces car troubles.

Cartoon of person in futuristic Hermes car, steering excitedly with smoke and flames suggesting speed.

Cartoon character in glasses driving a blue car with fiery exhaust, holding a computer, "VROOOOOM!"

Cartoon characters with tools and goggles around a smoky ice cube labeled "Hermes."

Comic-style illustration on infection prevention by Dräger, highlighting safety and control.

Cartoon poster by Dräger promoting effective cleaning for infection control.

Comic-style illustration highlighting infection prevention and control with hygienic practices.

Comic illustration of people efficiently cleaning with supplies and positive expressions.

Comic strip of man in beret at cafe, smoking and reading, bartender and bottles in background.

Comic strip with TV host, clapperboard, Elvis-themed stamps, sweating man, and thumbs-up.

Comic strip of two men on a phone call; one in bed with bottle and woman, both expressive.

man at podium, audience applauding, "Global Village News" by Ian David Marsden.

Black-and-white four-panel comic strip titled "Global Village News" by Ian David Marsden.

Black and white comic strip with six caricatures and speech bubbles, political satire.

Comic strip with cat figure, bats, Channel Tunnel, bat-winged plane, clock tower, man in hat.

man relaxing, child listening, woman knitting, speaker broadcasting.

Comic strip with a curly-haired man holding a notepad, showing varied expressions and speech bubbles.

Political comic strip with four caricatured figures, each with speech bubbles at a table.

Five-panel comic strip depicting a worried man on the phone, then a confident man in uniform.

Rabbit in striped dress with yoga mat, rabbit in glasses with books, cat with backpack, bear with camera.

Cartoon rabbit with backpack and umbrella in windy, rainy scene with blowing leaves.

Cartoon cat drawing and painting colorful, imaginative scenes with various art supplies.

Anthropomorphic cat runs in forest with ladybugs, bees, grasshoppers; trees and hills in background.

Cartoon cat in casual clothes with scarf, holding paintbrush, smartphone, showing emotions.

cat with wave, sandy ice cream, kite, and relaxing dog.

Stylized "J'AIME PAS!" title above a concerned cartoon animal in a sweater, by Ian David Marsden.

Cartoon cat with backpack steps into muddy puddle, cow and dog in farm attire watch in rural setting.

a statue with octopus, whimsical forest, art gallery with vibrant paintings.

Stylized hummingbird illustration with neon outline and multicolored feathers on gray background.

Stylized dolphin with tribal patterns, black, blue, white, orange, and yellow on gray background.

Stylized black panther with patterns and stars, leaping dynamically on a gray background.

Halloween animated cards with witch, wizard, pumpkin, skull, and eyes for GMX.

Superhero character with long hair, costume, chest symbol, gloves, and mask in black and white.

Hand with green marker checking off boxes on a checklist.

Man with wild hair holds notebook, ponders; above, ornate hot air balloon with small person.

Captain Power stops Dr. Disturber's power outage plan in Wedel, restores electricity.

Cartoon superhero hovers above houses; angry character below vows to return, with sound effects.

Cartoon superhero flying near Stadtwerke, interacting with device, action words and speech bubbles.

Cartoon character in submarine with mischievous look, bubbles and startled fish outside.

Man on rocky peak, gazes at gothic castle on distant formation, amidst mystical clouds.

Surfers ride waves inside a large glass of red wine, creating a playful and imaginative scene.

Two surfers riding wine waves inside a glass, with a man in shorts and a woman in a bikini.

Illustrated Workflow of Software Development for Businesses - Explainer Video

Comic of fox near laundry rack; concerned about radiator, then happy with energy indicators.

Cartoon dog adjusting room temperatures for winter and summer with sustainability themes.

Sun character thwarted by a closing window; robot observes with satisfaction.

Two-panel comic showing energy-saving by using sunlight instead of a lamp.

heating, hot water, cold water, electrical; Foxy and robot depicted.

Fox and robot demonstrate energy-saving with radiator and window in living room illustration.

Fox and robot discuss utility bill and energy efficiency, inspecting meter and monthly checklist.

Cartoon fox saves energy by covering a flaming pot, guided by a smiling digital face.

Cartoon shows character in bathtub and shower with robot promoting water conservation.

Cartoon fox stressed by electronics, then relaxed with robot managing energy use efficiently.

Cartoon of a fox managing heating costs, aided by a robot for efficient warmth.

Cartoon shows a fox and frog with a radiator, then with a robot showing energy savings.

Fox character programs thermostat; pink house turns happy and blue, illustrating energy saving.

Comic book page illustrates humorous and nostalgic stories about music practice and exams.

Older person with glasses, surprised, seated with large striped cat on lap, "Scratchy" above.

Woman in striped dress and robot walking on urban street past café with waiter and diner.

Vintage drawing of a man on a penny-farthing with oversized front wheel and wine bottle above.

Cartoon of five men with large heads playing instruments in a pink "Take the 55" VW van.

A quiet, agreeable moment by the fireplace - Timelapse Drawing Video

Formally dressed couple dining, bearded individuals with tattoos at Züri Bar.

Person holding tablet and coffee beside luxury car, bearded individual with keys near store.

Young boy recounts piano lessons, school, watching TV, and playing stickball, managing daily life.

Man with stopwatch operates noisy projector in office; "Marvin" book cover visible.

Black t-shirt with "Take the 55" design; cartoon of five in a pink car labeled 55 included.

Black T-shirt with cartoon characters driving a pink vintage van labeled "55," by Ian David Marsden.

Mugs with cartoon people in pink vintage car labeled 55, on black-red and white mugs.

Cartoon illustration of a man with bandage, holding palette, brush, egg, with clock and building.

Explorer in green gear studies cave paintings with torchlight in an archaeological cave.

Cartoon illustrations of animals, superhero family, robot, and pet bowl with stripe design.

Cartoon of a person with glasses at a table, surrounded by colorful geometric shapes and machinery.

Cartoon character drives rocket car with flames, holding tablet; "VROOOOOM!" above.

Christmas event poster featuring Santa, food, activities, and raffle details.

Santa Claus energetically playing guitar with "Rockin' Santa" text in background.

Santa Claus with a glass by a festive fireplace, green creature in pajamas near a Christmas tree.

Santa Claus illustration pouring wine into a glass with "Gloug! Gloug! Gloug!" sound effects.

Man in bat-themed costume rides a penny-farthing labeled "The Original Batmobile".

Federal Acquisition Institute page with "Knowledge Nugget" video on Acquisition Career Manager roles.

Federal Acquisition Institute webpage describing Program Manager roles and responsibilities.

Cartoon illustrating organizational roles and teamwork for Federal Acquisition Institute.

Cartoon woman with curly hair in a red uniform and gold-black insignia on the chest.

Retro comic cover, "Cocktails a Saint Germain," with robot, woman, man, Paris street background.

Farmers' market and food event "Vintage" on May 17, 2019, 6 PM, Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers.

Three people at Chez Emil restaurant and a man pouring liquid over an orange with notes on wall.

Child on rooftop with teddy, watches comet in snowy night sky; lit window below.

Elderly man in snowy forest observing giant hand-like footprints.

Illustrated dog holding steaming cup of tea and a biscuit, eyes closed in contentment.

Anthropomorphic fox eating spicy food with hot sauce bottle, smoke, and "spicy" text above.

Cartoon snail with robotic, metallic features and antenna-like projections.

Swiss soccer players cartoon for UEFA Euro 2024 with field layout and jester caricature.

Colorful cartoon creatures with unique shapes and expressions, forming a whimsical composition.

U-Comix magazine cover with colorful illustration, issue details, and adult comic strip headline.

Anthropomorphic dog in dressing room with robe, mirror, lights, and makeup on vanity.

Illustration of business people in front of Mercedes-Benz building with text about success.

Historical and modern figures contrast to illustrate changing perspectives on good manners.

Comic panels showing a business scenario with discussions, emails, and a presentation.

Person with glasses holding black and brown puppy, wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt, smiling.

Cartoon birds with a match lighting colorful fireworks under a starry night sky.

Caricature of a bald man smiling at a table with a cup, mountain and building in background.

Cartoon of a person with blonde hair and a suit, crying with "WAAAHH!" above their head.

Anthropomorphic animals play pétanque on a village street with mountains in the background.

Cartoon couple with rabbit ears on a pink scooter in scenic landscape with "La vie en rose" text.

Cartoon woman with curly hair and pink top smiling in a dynamic, colorful crowd scene.

Elderly man with beard and glasses pointing at chalkboard with equations and pie chart. Sketch style.

Cartoon of a panicked driver with a surprised passenger, police officer, and photographer outside.

Cartoon superhero joyfully bouncing on a pogo stick with "Boing!" and "Time to Bounce!!" texts.

Fluffy white dog curled on floor with a framed portrait above against striped wallpaper.

Cartoon sculptor chisels joyfully on a dancing woman statue, surrounded by hearts.

Man in store aisle on phone, gesturing at shelf; thought bubble shows yellow cube with sun symbol.

Cozy room with a cat on a chair by a fireplace, teacup, newspaper, city view, "I ♥ Montpellier."

Jester with gift card by mailbox, flowers, bird, mountains, blue sky, "A beautiful gift!" text.

Cartoon dog in glasses reading "Philosophie" on chair, rubber chicken on table, painting behind.

Person holding abstract device resembling planet and angular structure, with starry blue swirl background.

Two cartoon figures dance against a purple backdrop; one wears a medal labeled "Ninja."

Caricature of a smiling man in a suit on a throne, surrounded by whimsical cartoon figures.

Comic book "Marvin" with illustrated pages and illustrator details by Schiffer Publishing.

Cartoon of a suited figure examining financial data with a magnifying glass and rising bar graph.

character in medieval armor with large mustache rides a donkey on grass patch.

White t-shirt with colorful caricature of couple, hearts, "20," art tools in background.

Cartoon cow in Santa hat with wine glass and bingo card in an orange shirt, looking cheerful.

Giant red robot causing city chaos, lifting cars, police helicopter hovering, people alarmed.

Kitten sleeps on armchair by fireplace; teacup, eyeglasses on table, flowers in window.

Delivery person gives mozzarella to chef in kitchen with vegetables and large windows

Delivery worker hands paper to chef at kitchen door; inside, chefs cooking with utensils and produce.

human, creature, robot, clown, and sleek figure.

Person fishing on dock with colorful scarf, feathered hat, large fish under bait in whimsical scene.

Abstract illustration with tree, strawberry, and leafy vegetable, all with facial features.

Man in brown robe reads a large open book on a wooden lectern, smiling.

Rabbit and boar enjoying aperitifs with mountain and vineyard backdrop, text says "It's aperitif time".

Cartoon monk juggling four wine bottles, smiling.

Bald person in brown cloak pouring drinks into martini glasses at a decorative wooden bar.

Man in suit examines "Sales Formula" puzzle piece, treasure chest filled with similar pieces.

Caricature of two women smiling, holding wine glasses, dressed in jackets and skirts.

Cartoon cow on two legs with surprised look, text "Oh La Vache!"

Stressed businessman in suit atop cityscape, overwhelmed by E-mail, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Meeting.

Cartoon animals with art supplies in front of a mountain landscape and sky.

Promotional poster for "dfreeeze" app by Digades with smartphone interface and comic strip.

Cartoon of five professionals in business attire at a control panel with buttons and dials.

Cartoon office building with diverse people on three floors and a person gesturing outside.

Man in office analyzing data charts on large screen, with graphs and shelves in background.

Cartoon of person at desk with computer displaying colored spreadsheet, office plants in background.

Person using a pallet jack to move boxes near a truck with open cargo and stacked boxes.

Businessman with blue backpack at airport security checkpoint with officer and yellow trays.

Two people at café table, drinking coffee, with airport and airplane visible through windows.

Business setting with two men; one looks at a screen, the other holds a newspaper labeled "News".

Business traveler talks with pilot, flight attendants nearby, man on bench in terminal.

Elderly man and large animal with droopy ears at a window, warm light inside, dark outside.

Cartoon of four caricatured individuals with art items, in front of a building with surreal elements.

Cartoon character in a red fez and robe smokes a hookah, surrounded by "busy creating" text.

Couple with rabbit ears on a pink scooter, carrying wine, in a scenic countryside setting.

Rabbit couple on pink scooter, mountain scenery, dining animals, and coloring pages below.

Cartoon wolf playing pétanque while fox, pig, and rabbit watch in a village square.

White t-shirt with colorful cartoon microbes and bacteria with whimsical faces and designs.

Cartoon cow on wooden stilts with surprised expression and exaggerated features.

Cat labeled "Fido" on rug in dim room with window, radiator, and wall portrait.

Cartoon character on heart-patterned red couch, wearing beret and glasses, writing in notebook.

Anthropomorphic dog in tuxedo holds wine bottle and glass, with French flag in background.

Cartoon and Comic Art

For over three decades, I’ve had the pleasure of working as a cartoonist and comic artist, with my work appearing in publications like The New Yorker, MAD Magazine, Nebelspalter, and NZZ am Sonntag.

Beyond the world of print, I’ve been involved in a variety of projects ranging from children’s television and books to advertising campaigns. One of the more unique projects I worked on was illustrating a recycling-themed comic series that was printed directly onto Coca-Cola cans.

A particular area of expertise for me is creating custom business comics. This involves designing unique characters tailored specifically for companies or products, adding a personal touch that helps make the content more engaging and relatable to the target audience.

In 2020, I reached a personal milestone with the publication of my first graphic novel by Schiffer Publishing in the United States.

Here, you’ll find a selection of my work, and I hope it brings you as much enjoyment as I had creating it.

CV Ian Marsden English | CV Ian Marsden Français | CV Ian Marsden Deutsch

For a partial client list and testimonials please visit my biography page.