Children’s Books

Children’s Book Artwork and Illustrations for Young Readers by Ian David Marsden

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Cartoon dog in suit inside photo booth, sheet shows passport-style photos with funny expressions.

Squirrels in suits with an owl, book, drink, and acorn safe under tree.

Anthropomorphic animal with backpack, umbrella in windy rain, autumn leaves and bending tree.

Museum statue, forest creatures, and art gallery with surprised visitors in colorful scenes.

Cartoon cat chased by insects on path with trees, clouds, and bear in foliage.

Cartoon cat in sailor outfit runs on beach; animals play, snack cart, plane, boat in background.

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

Cat character drawing and painting with various art supplies around.

Cartoon cat-like character lounging on bed with drink, surrounded by comics and posters.

Dog in farmer outfit and cow watch cat with backpack stuck in muddy puddle in grassy landscape.

Cartoon white cat in artist's smock and casual attire, holding paintbrush and smartphone.

Cartoon dog lounging on couch, watching TV with colorful abstract patterns and shapes.

Elderly person startled by large cat labeled "Scratchy" on lap; detailed humorous drawing.

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

Cartoon scientist at table with colorful gears, abstract shapes, experimental atmosphere.

Colorful comic strip showing superhero Captain Power restoring city power.

Humanoid figure with dog's head in robe holding staff, cat beside, clouds and landscape background.

Cartoon rabbits on pink scooter in scenic landscape with "La vie en rose" text above.

Anthropomorphic animals in an orange convertible near a mountain under a clear sky.

Four animated characters with treasure chest labeled "Pillage," colorful sky, mountains backdrop.

Woman with long hair in floral dress, jewelry, orange background; colored and line drawing.

Stylized image of Zephyr with a mask, feathers, and flowing garments, in color and black-and-white.

Illustration "Lady Araignée" with spider features, orange and grayscale versions, spider nearby.

Pirate with wine glass, full color and black-and-white versions, red bandana, orange background.

Colorful illustration of four characters with treasure chest; titled "Pillage."

Anthropomorphic animals play pétanque in a village, with a wolf aiming a ball and others watching.

Man with mouse-like features in a suit, briefcase in hand, with musical notes and small hat nearby.

Cover of "The Secret Egg" by John Townsend with vibrant, whimsical illustration held in hand.

Children's book, "The Secret Egg," with cat, green creature, and human arms with striped sleeves.

Cartoon bear and rabbit hugging with hearts on an orange background.

Cat sleeping on plaid couch in cozy room with fireplace, pictures, table, cup, book, and plant.

Furry creature in sweater holds mug labeled "Hooray for rain," looking up at falling rain.

Person fishing on dock, large fish underwater, hat with greenery, warm clothes, scarf.

White t-shirt with colorful cartoon microorganisms and microbes with distinct expressions.

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

Jester with package and Swiss knife on cover, mountain view, bird on mailbox, text in German.

Cat sleeping on armchair by fireplace; cityscape, "I ❤️ Montpellier," table with tea and flowers.

Green slime creature at a laptop, expressing enthusiasm for Mondays in a speech bubble.

Cartoon cat in suit and hat carrying bags, casting large muscular shadow on the wall.

one crossed arms, one with cards, one thumbs-up, one holding "Top Ten" list.

Fox and robot check energy bill and efficiency chart, marking a monthly checklist at a meter.

Fox chef calms stove fire with lid, happy fan and helper celebrate energy awareness.

fox handles overflowing tub, then showers with a robot monitoring water, energy levels.

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

Floral teacup with dark liquid on a checkered surface, abstract pink and orange floral background.

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

Man in winter attire examining large footprints in snowy forest with falling snowflakes.

Wrought iron gate labeled "PARK" with whimsical character and serene landscape in the background.

Girl pulls sleeping creature on leash; four people watch in scenic outdoor setting with trees.

Man with colorful object at building entrance; woman and children on steps, intrigued.

Couple in bed with lamp off, smiling at striped sock puppet under covers, suggesting playfulness.

creature holding rail, man with newspaper, woman checking handbag.

Cartoon of person with tablet in armchair, creature pouring liquid onto their face.

Cartoon dog with "Fido" collar on rug in room with radiator, window, and owl picture.

Fluffy white dog resting on the floor, portrait of a man above on a striped wall.

Person in pinstripe suit playing abstract guitar with muted circular background designs.

Whimsical drawing of person with butterfly wings, sunglasses, holding items; wings are blue and pink.

Cartoon person on a heart-patterned couch with beret, glasses, writing in a notebook.

Person in robe at desk with computer, figurines, and Reddit flag, sitting on office chair.

Cartoon chubby, furry creature with a top hat and smile on a plain background.

Scientist with goggles and earmuffs makes loud "BANG" noise, startling nearby person.

Cartoon classroom scene with colorful robots writing and two humans observing and participating.

Cartoon cow with black spots on stilts, showing an amused and surprised expression.

Detective and man with reindeer, Santa, stockings, and fireplace in festive setting

Caricature of man with mustache and lance on small donkey, wearing helmet and shield.

Two cartoonish dog-like creatures sit on a hill, gazing at a glowing red moon in a starry night sky.

Anthropomorphic dog with trumpet and blue cat in a scarf on red background.

Cartoon bird sawing branch it perches on with nest nearby on the left side.

Elderly man cartoon with crown, feathers, pickle staff, red attire, waving hand.

Cartoon chef gazing at cupcake with cherry, text reads "Le Cupcake Parfait."

Dog looks at face sculpture on pedestal with caption "I could do that!"

Wolf character playing pétanque in village with fox, rabbits, buildings, tree, and mountains.

Couple with rabbit ears on pink scooter in fields under heart marked "La Vie en Rose," bottles in basket.

Colorful character dancing among monochrome, serious people, highlighting contrast in mood.

Children jumping inside a yellow bouncy castle with purple accents.

Dog with winter hat and scarf next to dog-shaped snowman, snowy trees, and "Keep Smiling!" text.

Cartoon of grumpy captain with hat, mustache, glass, and bottle labeled "The Captain's Reserve."

Cartoon of a writer at a desk, inspired by a dramatic figure and theater masks above.

Man in checkered hat walks with dinosaur-like creature by mountains and water, black and white.

Wanted poster with anthropomorphic cats in Western attire, labeled "The Stubenrein Boys."

Cartoon pink mouse costume with bodysuit, gloves, shoes, headpiece, and cheese nearby.

Cartoon of a dog in a robe at a vanity table with mirrors and makeup, chair labeled "STAR".

Dog holding a steaming cup of tea and a biscuit, titled "Tea & Biscuits".

Cartoon of a caped figure on a winged penny-farthing, labeled "The Original Batmobile."

Snail with a mechanical, spacecraft-like shell and metallic features.

Bearded man writing at desk with bird, "Nevermore" above, bookcase and desk items in background.

Cartoon bird with long legs, colorful tail, crest; "Squawk" in decorative text, light background.

Cartoon bull in swimsuit jumps into pool; people evade; crowd cheers in background.

Cartoon character with tomato head, mask, orange superhero outfit, and "T" emblem on blue background.

Red double-decker bus with animals onboard, elderly driver, parking attendant in the city.

Child with blonde hair cuddles a pig, wearing purple shirt, blue shorts, hearts above.

Cartoon bird with wide eyes stands behind a green bush on a white background.

Elderly man with glasses pointing at chalkboard with math and pie chart, monochrome illustration.

Cartoon robot with expressive face, text saying "I have great ideas!" in colorful letters.

Cartoon penguins with colorful fireworks under a starry night sky.

Cartoon rabbit paints a large egg with another rabbit on a tree branch, sky and birds.

Child and teddy bear on snowy roof, watching a comet in the starry night sky.

Child in snowy scene gazing at a bear-shaped snowman with a striped tie in gentle snowfall.

Colorful cartoonish creatures with varied shapes, inspired by whimsical microscopic organisms.

Cartoon hero on pogo stick with cape, mask, and text "BOING! BOING! TIME TO BOUNCE!!"

Collage of colorful tribal animals, cartoon dogs and cats with accessories, robot, bowl, yellow-suited group.

Older man with unique hairstyle walks virus-like creature on leash, holding red rose, gray background.

Winter illustration of children, Santa silhouette, star, balloons, teddy bear in snowy landscape.

Explorer with torch examines ancient cave paintings of figures and animals on rock wall.

Playful cat doing yoga on one paw with "yoga" in colorful letters and sun in background.

Welcome to my children’s book illustration portfolio! Over the years, I’ve had the joy of illustrating for children’s books, television, and projects aimed at young readers. My goal is simple: to create drawings that are fun, easy to connect with, and maybe even bring a smile or two.

Art Styles:

I work with both traditional and digital techniques, choosing the style that best fits the story. Whether it’s a playful fairy tale, an exciting adventure, or a heartfelt tale of friendship, I make sure the art resonates with its young audience.

Character Design:

Designing characters is one of my favorite parts of the job. From familiar animals to completely made-up creatures, I aim to make each character feel relatable and memorable for kids.

Humor:

I love adding a touch of humor to my illustrations. Whether it’s a playful expression or a funny scene, I find those little moments can really bring a story to life. As a dad to three girls, I’ve learned a thing or two about what makes kids laugh!

Digital & Traditional Art:

I enjoy blending traditional methods like pencil, ink, and watercolor with digital tools. This mix lets me create illustrations that feel both fresh and timeless.

Take a look through my work, and if you’re an author, publisher, or just someone looking for illustrations for a children’s project, feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear about what you’re working on and how I can help.

Contact: ian@marsdenillustration.com

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