Professional Cartoonist Ian David Marsden
Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artist

comic pages and graphic novels art. Custom comics and cartoons for private and corporate clients.

by Ian David Marsden
Traditional and Digital Techniques.

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Poster with characters visiting a museum, illustrated by Ian Marsden.

Cartoon portrait of Helmi Sigg, Swiss comedian and author, drawn by Ian David Marsden

Funny illustrated cat poster with napping theme by Ian Marsden.

Humorous evolution cartoon by Ian David Marsden, Swiss illustrator.

Satirical cartoon of an influencer-amoeba hybrid morphing for likes by Ian Marsden.

Cartoon of Donald Trump in chaotic, explosive scene by illustrator Ian Marsden.

Young woman stands over slain dragon – cartoon by Ian David Marsden.

Cartoon of two people holding a large fish on a boat with water in the background.

Santa and Rudolph share hot chocolate on a snowy mountain, a festive scene illustrated by Ian David Marsden

Positive cartoon poster with diverse characters and message “Just Be You,” by illustrator Ian Marsden.

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

Cartoon illustration of a trendy woman and a dull man enjoying coffee in a Swiss café created for Nebelspalter magazine, Swiss Cartoonist

Woman and robot walk past futuristic café – ligne claire cartoon by Ian David Marsden.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Swiss national football team players portraits drawn by Ian David Marsden.

Cartoon of man on bench with animals mimicking a strange gesture by Ian David Marsden.

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

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

A lively cartoon titled Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest by Ian David Marsden. This illustration captures a jovial Bavarian in traditional attire raising a toast to a happy yet slightly intimidated Swiss tourist, celebrating the festive spirit of Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest.

Cartoon of two kings comparing ornate crowns, illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

DJ Miroman - Portrait Caricature Cartoon from photographs

Caricatured people taking selfies in a park with exaggerated features and expressions.

Bored bureaucrat with charts at office desk – cartoon by Ian David Marsden.

Cartoon of a gnome trapped in a rat race, illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

Cartoon portrait of a smiling couple running hand in hand through a field of flowers, illustrated by Ian David Marsden based on photographs

Cartoon portrait of a biker woman riding a motorcycle through red rock scenery, illustrated by Ian David Marsden based on provided photographs

Cartoon portrait of a couple cooking together with a heart-shaped flame in the pan, illustrated by Ian David Marsden

A Parisian holiday twist! Santa enjoys red wine and a baguette in a charming hand-drawn snow globe featuring the Eiffel Tower. A whimsical illustration by Ian David Marsden

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

Four illustrated character posters on orange background, each with unique themed designs.

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.

Illustrations showing construction workers in various safety and hazard situations.

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

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

a person in a wheelchair, a guitarist, and a stylized face.

Messiah Lutheran Church pamphlet emphasizing welcome, inclusivity, and community involvement.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Boy enjoys stopwatch gift from father, guided back to school, bonds with classroom piano.

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

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 panel on a Jewish woman's experiences escaping Nazi Austria, cultural adaptation in America.

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

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.

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

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."

Fox character drying laundry indoors near a radiator, with energy savings highlighted by a robot, created by Ian David Marsden.

Fox character adjusts temperatures for winter and summer in a comic strip featuring a robot, drawn by Ian David Marsden

Sun character loses heat through a closed window, with robot assistant, in a comic strip by Ian David Marsden

Fox and child reading by sunlight in a comic strip promoting energy efficiency, illustrated by Ian David Marsden

A practical comic showing a fox and robot discussing utility bills and energy efficiency, featuring a colorful efficiency scale and meter reading. Bandes dessinées by Ian David Marsden, based in Montpellier, France.

Fox and robot discussing a breakdown of energy costs in a comic strip created by Ian David Marsden

Fox and robot highlight water conservation by comparing bathtub and shower use in a comic strip by Ian David Marsden.

Fox character and robot displaying energy-saving methods by drying laundry outdoors, illustrated by Ian David Marsden

Fox overhating because of electronics, then calm as robot optimizes energy efficiency, in a comic strip by Ian David Marsden

Fox and robot character in a comic strip about reducing heating costs and improving energy efficiency, created by Ian David Marsden

Fox saves energy by covering a boiling pot, assisted by a robot, in a comic strip by Ian David Marsden

Fox programs a thermostat in a comic strip showcasing energy efficiency, with a house turning happy and blue, drawn by Ian David Marsden

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

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

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

Cartoon poster by Dräger promoting effective cleaning for infection control.

Caricature of a man hunting a vampire-themed newspaper at night with a mallet and stake.

Fox character and robot in a comic strip demonstrating energy efficiency with radiator and window controls, drawn by Ian David Marsden.

Storyboard illustration for St. Gallen's planning and construction law revision project.

Comic illustration of superhero in red cape with "reed.co.uk" text, figure holding spray can.

Comic strip with person spray-painting over "Love Mondays" poster, expressing frustration.

Cartoon character with fake bald cap holding a stuffed toy; expresses frustration in thought bubble.

Colorful illustration with figures, cow, camel, and fireworks inside a large question mark.

youth with phone, person with mic, suited individual, casually dressed, elder with cat.

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

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.

Beach days aren’t always paradise! Follow this timid feline’s hilarious seaside adventure—where the water’s too cold, the sand’s too icky, and the heat’s too much! Illustration by Ian David Marsden

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anthropomorphic bear, rooster, bird, and lion with crests and humorous accessories.

Map of Helvetia with regions Turicum, Sancti Galli, Appenzellium, Gallia, Germania, Raetia.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black and white comic strip with speeches, applause, a devil figure, and observing characters.

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

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.

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

Cartoon of a caped figure on a winged 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.

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.

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

Cartoon of two men by a red truck with a cutting arm, buzzing sounds, and "Zahnstocher" box.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

For over three decades, I’ve had the pleasure of working as a professional cartoonist and comic artist, creating artwork for well-known publications such as The New Yorker, MAD Magazine, Nebelspalter, and NZZ am Sonntag. My work spans a variety of genres, from graphic novels to custom business comics, designed to captivate audiences and deliver memorable messages. As a professional cartoonist, Ian David Marsden specializes in delivering high-quality cartoon illustrations for publications as well as custom business comics for commercial projects.

Beyond print, I’ve worked on projects ranging from children’s television and books to advertising campaigns. One of my most unique projects involved illustrating a recycling-themed comic series printed on Coca-Cola cans. These types of projects showcase my versatility as a professional cartoonist.

A key area of expertise for me is custom business comics, where I design characters and stories tailored to companies or products. These personalized comics add a unique touch, making the content more engaging and relatable to specific audiences.

In 2020, I achieved a personal milestone with the publication of my first graphic novel by Schiffer Publishing in the United States, marking a significant moment in my career as a comic artist.

Why Choose Professional Cartoonist Ian David Marsden?

Here, you’ll find a collection of my work, ranging from cartoon illustrations for publications to business comics, all designed with precision and creativity. I hope you enjoy the gallery as much as I enjoyed creating the artwork.

Ian David Marsden
www.marsdenillustration.com

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Professional Cartoonist Ian David Marsden Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artist

Why Choose Professional Cartoonist Ian David Marsden?

Professional Cartoonist Ian David Marsden
Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artist