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Handwritten 2021 letter from Robert Crumb critiquing Ian David Marsden’s graphic novel “Marvin,” shown alongside the book’s cover.

How I Didn’t Stalk Robert Crumb (But I Did Get Schooled About Steamboats)

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How I Didn’t Stalk Robert Crumb (But I Did Get Schooled About Steamboats) IAN DAVID MARSDEN — NOV 30, 2025 By Ian David Marsden Substack: https://iandavidmarsden.substack.com/p/how-i-didnt-stalk-robert-crumb In 2006, I committed an act of transatlantic defection, trading the over-caffeinated bustle of the United States for a tiny, sun-blasted village in the

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Creating the Artwork for the Mercedes-Benz Employee Manual

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 Illustration Case Study: Mercedes-Benz Employee Manual — A Milestone in Visual Communication As an illustrator and concept designer with over 30 years of international experience, I’ve had the privilege of working on many high-level and creatively rewarding assignments. Among the most meaningful: the illustrated Mercedes-Benz Employee Conduct Manual, known internally

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Erklärvideo Schweiz – Part 2 LAP Learning Video

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Part 2 in a series of fun and inviting presentation videos for Learning Nuggets for the Swiss Lehrabschlussprüfung (LAP) Vorbereitung training course. Success and a good grade for the LAP test are ensured. See Part 1 here: https://marsdenillustration.com/learning-videos01/ Next-Generation Learning and #BYOD (bring your own devices) prepares you for all

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Next Generation Learning Presentation Video

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Erklärfilme für die LAP-Vorbereitung – illustriert vom Schweizer Cartoonist Ian David Marsden Für das Bildungsprojekt LAP-Vorbereitung.ch habe ich eine moderne, visuell ansprechende Serie von Erklärvideos produziert. Zielgruppe sind Schweizer Berufsschüler, die sich auf die Lehrabschlussprüfung (LAP) vorbereiten – unterstützt durch Next Generation Learning und BYOD-basierte Lernmethoden (Bring Your Own Device).

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individuelle Videobotschaften mit Illustrationen, Schweiz

Videobotschaften für Kunden und Mitarbeitende

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Ein besonderes und spannendes Angebot in der Schweiz mit meinen Partnern bei Blocklearning. Für Ende des Jahres ein ganz spezielles Angebot zur Video Produktion bei Ihnen im Haus. Das Studio kommt zu euch und in ca. 2 Stunden wird noch am gleichen Tag ein individuelles Video mit original Content produziert.

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Advertisement for "Marvin" graphic novel, humorous comic strip about Grant's Tomb, available online.

My new graphic novel MARVIN is now available

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My new graphic novel titled: Marvin: Based on The Way I Was by Marvin Hamlisch is now available in physical bookstores and online bookstores! Pick one up and have a look inside next time you are browsing the aisles and shelves. Adapted and illustrated by Ian David Marsdenwww.marsdenillustration.com Marvin: Based

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Two people clinking wine glasses with mountains and grapes; part of "Schweizer Land" magazine cover.

Schweizer Land Liebe – Wo wächst der beste Pinot?

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Wo wächst der beste Pinot?Illustration: Ian David MarsdenSchweizer Land-LiebeMai/Juni 2019 Santé! Über Geschmack kann man sich streiten. Land-Liebe Experten und Weinliebhaber Geny Hess und Elsbeth Hobmeier über die Diva – den Pinot noir.

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Hand drawing characters and globe on whiteboard with Custom Whiteboard Animation text above.

Whiteboard Explainer Video for “All Stars Project”

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Whiteboard Explainer Video elements storyboarded, illustrated and produced by Marsden Illustrationwww.marsdenillustration.com Client: Max Curious, New York Cityfor “All Stars Project”2016 I create custom storyboards, and illustrate and produce motion graphics and whiteboardand explainer videos for clients in Europe and the United States. I speak English, German and French but videos can

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Cartoon character art and coloring using Adobe software and Wacom Cintiq pen display.

Wacom: Drawing Tutorial Videos on official Wacom homepage

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  Various drawing tutorial videos demonstrating how I work with Wacom Cintiq 21UX and Cintiq27QHD pen displays in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, Manga Studio and other design software. More videos for Wacom are in production. Follow this link to view the videos: http://www.wacom.com/en-de/support/product-support/tutorials Artist: Ian David Marsden

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Webpage featuring an article with cartoon illustrations and insights into an artist's digital work.

Interview avec illustrateur et dessinateur Ian David Marsden sur le blog Stampaprint

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Interview avec illustrateur et dessinateur Ian David Marsden sur le blog Stampaprint   Stampaprint.fr, vedette du secteur de l’impression en ligne, vous introduit aujourd’hui dans le monde de l’art graphique et de la satire. Ce sont les pierres angulaires de la carrière de Ian David Marsden, dessinateur américain désormais installé en France.

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Behance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Portfolio: Ian David Marsden

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Behance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Portfolio – Ian David Marsden I’ve recently updated my Behance portfolio to showcase a more complete and strategic selection of client work, organized as in-depth case studies. As a freelance illustrator, cartoonist, and creative director, I focus on helping clients communicate visually — whether through

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Group of people clinking glasses at a dining table with waiter and chandelier above.

Ausgezeichnet: Dfreeeze Whiteboard Video ist Top Kampagne 2014  

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Ausgezeichnete Whiteboard-Kampagne für dfreeeze App von digades Top-Auszeichnung für animierte Werbekampagne: Die gezeichnete und animierte Whiteboard-Kampagne zur dfreeeze Smartphone-App von digades GmbH wurde zur “sit & watch Top Kampagne 2014” gekürt. Ich hatte große Freude daran, als Charakterdesigner, Illustrator und Whiteboard-Video-Produzent mit dem Team von digades an dieser erfolgreichen Werbekampagne

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Halloween cartoon with a werewolf, female vampire, and pumpkin-headed figure under a night sky.

How to Draw Halloween Monsters in Adobe Illustrator – Tutorial Videos by Ian David Marsden

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Halloween Monster Drawing Tutorial Videos in Adobe Illustrator Are you ready to create your own Halloween monster designs? Join me on my YouTube channel for a series of tutorial videos where I show you how to draw spooky and fun characters in Adobe Illustrator. With the help of my Wacom

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