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Exciting News and Updates from Illustrator Ian David Marsden
I am a freelance illustrator, designer, cartoonist and I also produce and animate whiteboard and explainer videos.
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My artist portfolio, biography, client list and referrals/testimonials can be found on my homepage at: https://marsdenillustration.com
I hope you enjoy these latest updates including some exiting news about my graphic novel project, new clients, new YouTube drawing video tutorial and more.
Dear visitor to my blog,
2016 started off in a very active, busy and fun way for me.
Publishing
Some very exciting news for me personally, is that a graphic novel project I have been developing has been accepted and is now being represented by a New York literary agency. I look forward to telling you more about this very soon. Below is a little teaser sample:
Object Design / Licensing
RITZENHOFF
will be unveiling two new cappuccino cups with saucers, which I designed, at the Ambiente trade show in Frankfurt (12th to16th February 2016).
Ambiente is the world’s most important consumer goods trade fair, which boasts a globally unrivalled range of products in the Dining, Giving and Living areas.
The cups will be available in retail stores world-wide and also in the Ritzenhoff online shop here: LINK
New Projects
I regularly consult as an artist and designer on projects where I am bound to contractual discretion. This means that I am not at liberty to display or reference my work in my portfolio, blog or newsletter even for self-promotional purposes. Nevertheless, without divulging any further information or details, I am thrilled to have worked on projects for the following new clients.
Logos
Mensa
, the international High IQ Society has awarded their 2017 International Board of Director’s meeting (IBD) to the town of Nice, France. Out of a selection of proposed graphic solutions, I am delighted that my design was chosen as the official logo and CI for the event. (Logo horizontal landscape version below)
Design for the new logo for WO magnetic water purification devices.
Character Design
One of the departments of the University of Bern in Switzerland commissioned me a while ago, to design a series of likeable bear characters that should also be appealing to children. I added some new bears to the ever-growing family in January.
Another fun character design project I have been involved in for a few years is this one for the company Si. I was originally tasked to take their existing “Pfiffikus” mascot and give him a more dynamic and modern appearance, all the while retaining his work clothes and color scheme.
Over the years, several poses and applications of the character have been created. All versions are created as fully-scalable 100% vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator.
Labels / Packaging
I am currently designing a series of labels for exclusive, high quality oils and vinegars.
Leisure Projects
In-between projects or just to take a break (yes, I take breaks 😀), I like to relax doodling in my sketchbooks or on loose scraps of paper around my studio (or tablecloths or whatever I can get my hands on). Some of these scribbles end up on my Facebook and other social media. (Another favorite source of distraction) Links at the bottom of this e-mail. in case you feel like joining me.
Here is another personal, non-commissioned art project. A modern interpretation of a moon symbol. (digital print on canvas 80 cm x 60 cm)
Printed media
I recently received a package with my copies of the printed Digades Dfreeeze app brochure featuring a multi-page comic I drew. I am very pleased with the result. You can read the whole booklet here: LINK
I designed and implemented several catalogs and price lists for my very good customer Sanafort, a producer of high quality vital mushrooms, teas and health supplements. http://www.sanafort.ch
Video / YouTube
My latest video on my YouTube channel is of me drawing the little bird for the header of this newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. LINK
Well, that’s all for now. I hope one or the other item might have been of interest.
Can you believe that it’s November again? It seems like the months have just flown by since I last sat down to write you a few lines from my illustration studio.
I’ve been having a lot of fun doing freehand sketches between projects. Here are some glimpses into my sketchbooks and Moleskines.
I’ve been posting some of my doodles to my Facebook page and sometimes I also upload short videos of my sketching to my YouTube channel.
This year we created a 12 page comic which continues the adventures of the main protagonists, Michael, Anne, Stefan and Julia and their Dfreeeze car heater remote control application.
Regular client Sanafort AG (a renowned Swiss producer of natural Reishi mushroom and other tonic herbs and food supplements) needed website and newsletter graphics for Christmas and the New Year and to advertise upcoming product launches and promotions.
As always they allowed me a lot of creative freedom and I think the results are quite elegant.
My very good personal friend Helmi Sigg, Swiss actor, comedian, writer and renaissance man has partnered with STEINER Meats to create their own delicious Swiss-made twist on New York Style pastrami.
He entrusted me to create the logo for this culinary delight which is aptly named ‘Pastrelmi’ after it’s creator.
The last few weeks have been very exciting on a personal level, as we have been preparing for my first exhibition of original drawings in quite a while.
Over 60 pieces of artwork are on display in the exhibition, organized by the Association Artistique Monet at the Espace George Brassens in St Gely du Fesc (Montpellier).
I am exhibiting together with famous French cartoonist Ptiluc and two German artists, Heike Negenborn and Carmen Stahlschmidt.
It would be my pleasure to talk to you about any new projects you might have.
Please call me at +33 6 42 49 82 11 or e-mail me at ian@marsdenillustration.com for a free consultation.
I would like to give you a short update on the fun and exciting projects of the last few months.
NEW CLIENTS
A big thank you and welcome to new clients:¦
Zum Goldenen Hirschen Advertising agency
(Munich, Hamburg and Berlin – Germany) LINK
Rock Brasiliano
Communications and Corporate Creativity LINK
Coley Solutions Smarter Performance Solutions
We Develop Award Winning Training & Performance Solutions that Empower your Workforce.
(USA) LINK
A SELECTION OF RECENT PROJECTS
HENKEL
I created a series of illustrations for sanitary cleaning products for HENKEL.
The artwork needed to be visually self-explanatory without words or language.
This project was a collaboration with Rock Brasiliano
through German Illustration Agency, Die Kleinert LINK
The University of Zurich required an illustration to be printed on coffee mugs for a research team, with recognizable caricatures of the team members based on photographs.
I have the great pleasure of creating illustrations for a series of whiteboard scribing explainer videos for the U.S. Government written and produced by Coley Solutions.
This is a long-term, ongoing project to create a library of training videos and I am delighted to be part of this collaboration.
I am very experienced in the production of Whiteboard Scribing videos.
I can produce such videos for you from A to Z in various languages. Examples of my video productions can be found on my home page.
I hope you enjoyed this little update and if you would like to talk to me about any of your projects please call me at + 33 6 42 49 82 11 or e-mail me at ian@marsdenillustration.com
As a creative professional, it’s essential to maintain an updated and visually appealing online portfolio. Recently, I had the chance to give my Behance profile a much-needed update. Behance is an online platform that allows creatives to showcase their work and connect with others in their field.
My Behance Illustrator Portfolio features a wide variety of my best illustrations, cartoons, logos, and animations, all arranged in a visually pleasing manner. Each project includes a brief description, outlining my inspiration, the tools I used, and the techniques involved. I also make sure to keep my portfolio up-to-date with my latest projects, so you can see my most recent work.
One of the great things about Behance is the ability to connect with other creatives and receive feedback on your work. I am always open to collaboration, and I welcome comments and critiques on my portfolio.
If you’re also on Behance, please stop by and take a look at my updated portfolio. You can find it under my name, Ian David Marsden. Let’s connect and share our creative ideas!
Welcome to my first newsletter of the year.In the past few months I have collaborated on various exciting projects, and welcomed new clients such as KHW, Ransom Publishing and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Allow me to present a few brief highlights.
CURRENTLY ON MY DRAWING BOARDRight now I am working on a series of T-Shirt Designs for WWE WrestlerJohnny Mundo
(Previously known as John Morrison).
Here is a sneak peek of one of my sketches ‘hot out of the oven’.
My next e-mail will feature the finished, awesome Johnny Mundo designs.
PUBLISHINGI had the pleasure of illustrating a fun children’s picture book for Ransom Publishing called THE SECRET EGG by John Townsend.
I will place links in my blog when it is available for ordering.
PLEASE CLICK HERE for more of my art for Children and Young Adult Readers.
NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
I frequently contribute editorial illustrations to magazines and newspapers.Here is a drawing I created for an article about the city of Zürich for the NZZ am Sonntag. (Published Sunday March 8 2015)
Storyboard, illustrations and animatic animation for a brief video animation to be played language independently at trade shows and on-line.Client: KHW / Wüstenschlitten. Click here to see the video: https://youtu.be/UWKJrpV4eWA
I was invited by Cyril Schicker to create the artwork and flyer for an evening with Dirk Bernemann at the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich.Cabaret Voltaire – Dada Haus – Spiegelgasse 1 – 8001 Zürich http://www.cabaretvoltaire.ch/
PRESS / LAST BUT NOT LEAST
I was delighted that French Entrée Magazine did an interview and feature on me, where I create my artwork and the region where I live (very rural but wonderful).
I am an independent illustrator, cartoonist, and designer and I also produce quality animation and whiteboard or animatic videos.I am available for new projects.
In der sich rasch wandelnden digitalen Welt von heute ist dynamischer Content unerlässlich. Angesichts der immer kürzer werdenden Aufmerksamkeitsspannen gilt es, die Zuschauer umgehend zu fesseln und ihr Interesse kontinuierlich aufrechtzuerhalten. Bewegte, handgezeichnete Videos bieten hier eine unschlagbare Lösung. Sie bestechen durch ihren Charme und ihre Dynamik und sorgen dafür, dass Ihre Botschaft nicht nur vermittelt, sondern auch im Gedächtnis bleibt.
Whiteboard- oder Erklärvideos kombinieren Klarheit mit Kreativität, indem sie komplexe Inhalte in anschauliche und unterhaltsame Sequenzen umwandeln. Mit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung in Illustration, Charakterdesign und Cartooning bringe ich eine individuelle und hochwertige Note in jedes Videoprojekt.
Unsere Zusammenarbeit startet mit einem intensiven Briefing, das es mir ermöglicht, Ihre Vision und Ihre Anforderungen vollumfänglich zu verstehen. Daraufhin entwickle ich das Drehbuch und das Storyboard, die den narrativen und visuellen Rahmen für das Video bilden. Mein Ansatz zeichnet sich durch Authentizität und Originalität aus. So vermeide ich generische Vorlagen und Charaktere und konzentriere mich stattdessen auf maßgeschneiderte Illustrationen, die perfekt mit Ihrer Marke und Ihrer Botschaft harmonieren.
In einem überfluteten Markt, in dem viele Anbieter auf standardisierte Software und vorgefertigte Zeichnungen zurückgreifen, laufen viele Videos Gefahr, sich zu ähneln und einen uniformen, wenig inspirierten Eindruck zu hinterlassen. Mein Arbeitsansatz ist anders. Jede meiner Produktionen wird sorgfältig handgezeichnet und individuell angefertigt. Die Stilrichtungen, welche Ihnen in meinem Portfolio vielleicht gefallen haben, stehen Ihnen zur Verfügung – von schlichten Schwarz-Weiß-Zeichnungen bis hin zu detailreichen, farbenfrohen Illustrationen.
Doch exzellente Qualität muss nicht unerschwinglich sein. Trotz meiner maßgeschneiderten Dienstleistungen und meiner Expertise bleiben meine Tarife wettbewerbsfähig. Ich arbeite mit transparenten Pauschalangeboten, die den gesamten Produktionszyklus abdecken, sodass Sie stets den Überblick behalten und vor versteckten Kosten geschützt sind. Klare Meilensteine sorgen zudem dafür, dass jedes Projekt seinen geplanten Zeitrahmen einhält.
Ihre Botschaft verdient es, im Mittelpunkt zu stehen. Ob Produktpräsentationen, Service-Demonstrationen oder Geschäftsprozess-Erläuterungen – auf meine Expertise können Sie zählen. Nehmen Sie Kontakt auf, besprechen Sie ein unverbindliches Angebot mit mir und lassen Sie uns gemeinsam dafür sorgen, dass Ihre Inhalte nicht nur gesehen, sondern auch in Erinnerung bleiben.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie eine Zusammenarbeit in Erwägung ziehen. Ich freue mich auf die mögliche Gelegenheit, mit Ihnen zusammenzuarbeiten.
Die 2 Monate seit meinem letzten Newsletter waren äusserst interessant und aktiv.
Ich hatte das grosse Vergnügen mehrere neue Kunden begrüssen zu dürfen und an diversen spannenden Projekten sowohl als Zeichner, wie auch mit Ideen und Kreativität beteiligt zu sein.
Hier sind einige ausgewählte Höhepunkte aus den letzten Wochen.
VERLAGE
Ich freue mich Richmond / Santillana als neuen Kunden zu begrüssen. Ich hatte die Gelegenheit eine Serie von Illustrationen für Lehrmittel zu zeichnen.
Mit grosser Freude darf ich ankündigen, dass ich ein sechstes Objekt mit der Unterschrift ‘Marsden‘ zur Design Kollektion von RITZENHOFF hinzufügen durfte. RITZENHOFF ist einer der führenden deutschen Produzenten für Trinkgläser.
Ein weiterer Neukunde über den ich mich sehr freue, ist digades.
Für eine tolle neue App die sich dfreeeze nennt, wurde ich beauftragt eine Serie von Illustrationen für Printwerbung und Plakate zu entwerfen. Mit dfreeeze kann man vom Smartphone aus die Standheizung im Auto fernsteuern.
Whiteboard Eklärvideos zur Werbekampagne die oben unter “Werbung” bereits erwähnt wurde.
Je ein Englisches und ein Deutsches Whiteboard Scribing Explainer Video für den Kunden digades und ihre dfreeeze App produziert. Auf eine verspielte aber doch elegante Art wird erklärt wie die App funktioniert.
Ein Projekt, wo es darum ging für GMX.net eine Reihe von animierten GIF Grusskarten zu entwerfen, hat sehr viel Spass gemacht. Die Sujets waren ‘Halloween‘, ‘Weihnachten‘ und ‘Silvester‘.
https://navigator.gmx.net/
(Sie brauchen ein GMX Benutzerkonto um die Karten zu sehen und zu verschicken)
PERSÖNLICHE PROJEKTE
Zu guter Letzt bin ich endlich auch wieder einmal dazu gekommen, in eigener Sache einige Tutorial Videos aufzunehmen, und auf meinen eigenen YouTube Kanal hochzuladen.
In den Videos spreche ich leider Englisch, aber ich denke für Leute die sich mit der Software auskennen ist es vielleicht trotzdem interessant meinem Arbeits-Prozess zu folgen.
Hiermit kommen wir zum Ende dieses neuesten Newsletter. Ich bedanke mich sehr für Ihr Interesse.
Ich bin ein unabhängiger und freischaffender Illustrator, Designer und Animator und ich bin für neue Projekte sehr gerne verfügbar.
Trotz meines englischen Namen und dem amerikanischem Slang in den Videos, spreche ich auch Deutsch und Schwiizerdütsch und ich freue mich von Ihnen zu hören. 🙂
Greetings! My name is Ian Marsden and I am a professional independent freelance illustrator, designer, animator, and cartoonist with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in various styles and specialize in creating vector digital art, advertising illustrations, graphics for businesses and educational purposes, character design, logo design, mascot design, as well as caricatures and cartoons.
To give you an idea of my capabilities, I have enclosed a poster showcasing a small selection of my work. You can also find more samples of my art and my latest projects on my website at https://marsdenillustration.com.
My portfolio is divided into several categories, including advertising and marketing, editorial, character design, mascot design, and more. Whatever your needs may be, I am confident that I can provide you with the professional and high-quality illustrations and designs that you require.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a potential project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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 Cintiq and Autodesk SketchBook Pro software, you can follow along and learn how to sketch, ink, and color your own vector art.
In the first video, I will teach you digital sketching techniques using Autodesk SketchBook Pro. We will create a basic rough sketch that will serve as the foundation for our Halloween characters. Then, in the next three videos, we will take our rough sketch and move on to inking the lines for the Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin, the witch/vampire lady, and the werewolf character in Adobe Illustrator. Finally, in the fifth video, I will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I color my vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator using flats, shading, and gradients.
These tutorial videos are perfect for beginners who want to learn how to draw in Adobe Illustrator or for experienced artists who want to sharpen their skills. You can follow along with me step-by-step, and if you have any questions or comments, you can leave them in the comments section on my YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like my Facebook page to stay up to date with my latest projects and videos.
Thank you for watching my tutorial videos. If you’re interested in working with me, you can visit my website to see more samples of my artwork. Let’s create something amazing together!
The Toyes – Website Illustrations and animated music video for “Smoke 2 Joints” Character Design, Cartoon Illustrations of the Band Members, Illustrations and Flash Animation By Ian David Marsden It was a great pleasure for me to create illustrated cartoon versions of the band members of The Toyes as well as designing a whole bunch of other fun characters such as smoking and dancing trees and several aliens in their UFOs for the animated music video for the classic Toyes Song “Smoke 2 Joints”
Still Frame from the video “Smoke 2 Joints” by The Toyes illustrated and animated by Ian David Marsden – www.marsdenillustration.com
Watch scenes from the music video and how I work inside Adobe Flash software:
I also created a whole series of illustrations for the official website of The Toyes: http://www.thetoyes.com which were also really fun to create. There is an illustration or character for each of the song titles on their latest album. Character Design, Cartoon Illustrations of the Band Members, Illustrations and Flash Animation By Ian David Marsden Freelance Illustrator, Designer, Cartoonist and Animator https://marsdenillustration.com
Hairloss.com animated Flash videos for website and YouTube
This is an example of an animated Flash video created together with Bright Bulb Solutions in Los Angeles for the Hairloss.com website.
Hairloss.com is the United States’ number one resource for hair loss information, advice, solutions and products. HairLoss.com is the number one resource for hair loss sufferers.
Storyboard, Character Design, Illustrations and Flash Animation:
Ian David Marsden www.marsdenillustration.com
