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High Quality Art Prints of the art of Ian David Marsden

Hand-Drawn Art with Wit, Elegance & Personality

Elegant gallery display at Modicum Editions, showcasing a selection of premium art prints, including vibrant illustrations and vintage-inspired designs

Welcome! I’m Ian David Marsden, an illustrator, cartoonist, and designer with a lifelong passion for hand-drawn art. If you appreciate witty, intelligent critique, a touch of rebellion, and a refined, old-world aesthetic, you’re in the right place.

High-quality hand-drawn art prints by Ian David Marsden from Modicum Editions, showcased in a stylish café setting, highlighting the vibrant colors and detailed illustrations.”

My work blends nostalgia with modern relevance, drawing inspiration from classic illustration, mid-century travel posters, and timeless satirical art. Every piece I create is meant to spark thought, invite humor, and bring character to any space—whether it’s a bookstore, café, creative studio, or your favorite reading nook at home.

Sizing chart for prints: tinyurl.com/modicum-sizing

Why Modicum Editions?

The word “modicum” signifies something small yet profoundly important—a modest amount that makes all the difference. I chose “Modicum” to reflect my belief that we should always maintain at least a modicum of respect, self-reflection, humility, and wit as we navigate the world.

At Modicum Editions, you’ll find exclusive, high-quality prints—each one personally designed and hand-drawn or digitally painted by me.

My prints are designed for people who appreciate:
✔ Art that makes a statement without shouting
✔ Intelligent humor & refined design
✔ Thoughtful, conversation-starting illustrations

Crafted for Quality, Designed to Last

Great art deserves great materials. That’s why all my prints are professionally produced using high-quality, eco-friendly materials, ensuring they last for years to come.

What I Believe

Art, literature, humor, and the ability to coexist with understanding and grace aren’t just luxuries—they’re essential. I see the world drifting away from the ideals of the Enlightenment—the “Lumières,” as we call them in France—toward a seemingly voluntary retreat into darkness and narrow-mindedness.

In a world that often feels more absurd than anything a cartoonist could invent, I hold onto optimism, creativity, and humanist values. These are things worth protecting—not through loud proclamations, but through thoughtful, beautifully crafted illustrations that make you think, smile, and reflect.

Let’s Stay Connected

Want to see more of my work?
Explore: www.marsden.fr

Thank you for supporting independent, hand-drawn art.

Exclusive, hand-drawn prints – Only available through Modicum Editions

Most art prints and posters are available in these sizes.

Art Print Sizing Chart - Modicum Editions Etsy shop with art posters by cartoonist and illustrator Ian David Marsden
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