What is Editorial Cartooning

Comics with a purpose

Also called political cartoons that makes a

comment about issues in the news

It has a point of view

Subjective
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Inspirational
 Range of Cartoon Ideas

Satirical
 Range of Cartoon Ideas

Correctional
It deals with a single idea
It is humorous
It exerts influence on the readers
It is realistic
It entertains the reader
Steps in Editorial Cartooning

Know the main

issue that you
wish to draw a
cartoon.
 Steps in Editorial Cartooning

Illustrate through the aid of

effective symbols that fit
the general opinion of the
editorial staff on the issue.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Use black ink pen or

pencil on white
paper.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Employ single
stroke or line.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Shading can be
employed for
emphasis.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Focus on one
topic only.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Limit the use of

words and
labels.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Use Universal or
common symbols.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Details in the drawing

are not necessary.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Simplicity of
the drawing is
encouraged;
simple but the
message is
clear and
intact.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Draw clearly
facial
expression
and prominent
identity,
especially
when drawing
persons.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

You may apply

allusion as
background
scene such as
superhero,
gladiator, event
in Calvary and
other common
settings.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning
Present accurately the issue.
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Is in good
taste and
free from
libelous,
indecent and
abstract
ideas
 Tips for Editorial Cartooning

 Inject humor, but be careful not to poke fun of tragic

incidents.
 Develop your own style.
 Read a lot and be updated with the different issues in
economic, political, socio-cultural, environmental,
moral and spiritual aspects. You are not merely a
visual artist, you are a journalist too.
 Examples of General Symbols

Dove

freedom, peace,
democracy
 Examples of General Symbols

Salakot

symbolizes
Juan de la Cruz
representing the
ordinary Filipino
 Examples of General Symbols

Chain

suppression of
freedom,
maltreatment
and slavery.
 Examples of General Symbols

Kamatayan

Death or
Bad omen
 Examples of General Symbols

Syringe

cure, death
sentence,
drug addiction
 Examples of General Symbols

Crocodile

Abusive person
of authority
 Examples of General Symbols

 pencil, pen and newspaper – journalism, freedom of

the press
 beggar – poverty
 mallet – justice
 blindfolded woman carrying a weighing scale – justice
 big waves – hindrances, adversities
 mask – deceiver
 a skull with crossed bones – death, danger
Examples of General Symbols

 eagle – bravery, strength, United States of America

 bar of gold – wealth
 high rising building – development, progress
 key - towards success and development
 huge rock – tough situation, hindrance, obstacle
 rising sun – hope
 Multi-tattooed man – criminal, ex-convict, bad man
Steps on How To Draw an
Effective Editorial
Cartoon for Beginners
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