My personal sketchbook

I invite you to look over my shoulder and take a glimpse into my art studio. Here you will find scribbles, doodles, sketches, concepts and work in progress. I hope you have fun and enjoy the glimpse into my sketchbooks.

Click on a gallery image below to enlarge

As an illustrator and cartoonist, doodling has always been second nature to me. From the moment I first held a pen, my hands have rarely been idle. Wherever I go—whether on a plane, a train, or just at the local coffee shop—my sketchbook (and of course, my iPad Pro and Apple Pencil) are always within reach. It’s not just a tool; it’s a place where fleeting thoughts and ideas find their first form, a space where creativity flows without deadlines or client expectations.

Within these pages, you’ll see the early stages of cartoon concepts, experiments with new techniques, character designs, and a mix of different styles. Some sketches grow into finished illustrations, while others remain as they are—raw, spontaneous doodles.

When I hit a creative roadblock, I often turn to doodling. A few minutes of sketching can be the spark that pushes me past a challenge and opens the door to new ideas.

Below, you’ll find a selection of sketches and doodles. Some are quick moments captured on the fly, while others are more detailed explorations. Through them, I hope to give you a glimpse into my creative process—and maybe even inspire you to pick up a pen yourself.

For more frequent updates on my sketches and creative work, feel free to follow me on social media. And if my style speaks to you or you’re interested in a custom illustration, don’t hesitate to reach out.


Download PDF Portfolio

 

I have an instagram channel which frequently features current sketches and glimpses into my studio.
I invite you to join me there as well.

Sketchbook | Advertising and Business | Videos and Animation | Editorial Illustration | Logo and Character Design | Cartoons and Comics | Packaging Design | Google Doodles | Children’s Book Illustration | Ritzenhoff | Wacom Featured Artist | Latoya Jackson

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

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

© Copyright 2023 the individual clients / artist: Ian David Marsden

(Displayed on my personal homepage for self-promotional
purposes under rights granted by my terms and conditions.)

sketchbook, doodle, gallery, illustration, cartoonist, creativity, techniques, characters, styles, inspiration, social media, custom illustration.

#sketchbook #doodle #gallery #illustration #cartoonist #creativity #techniques #characters #styles #inspiration #socialmedia #customillustration.

Marsden Illustration