What is a cartoon?

> Drawing that expresses a funny idea

> Illustrates our imagination

Editorial cartoon (ec)

> Visual representation of an issue

> like editorials, it must have a stand

> editorial: writing; ec: drawing

> Some excel on drawing than writing

> Often located on the opinion page

of the newspaper

Philippine cartoonists

> Rene aranda (philippine star)

> Manix abrera (kiko machine)

> aPolonio “pol” medina jr. (pugad

baboy)> joGin REY TAMAYO (baguio

midland courier)

How to draw editorial cartoons

> materials

> steps> (plus!) TIPS AND TRICKS

MATERIALS1. Pencil2. Eraser

3. Pen4. Marker5. Ruler

6. BOND PAPER

pencil> HB – best for sketching; good for

beginners

> B – shading; SOFT LEAD

> H – primary sketch; HARD LEAD

PENCIL grading CHART

9b8b7b6b5b4b3b2bBhb

FH2h3h4h5h6h7h8h9h

erasers> PLASTIC – most common

> ARTGUM – doesn’t leave crumbs

> KNEADED – CAN BE RESHAPED;

doesn’t leave crumbs

plastic Art gum kneaded

PENS

> MAY COME IN DIFFERENT COLORS

> BLACK – USED IN EDITORIAL

CARTOONING

FELT TIPPENS

Calligraphy pens

> MAY COME IN

DIFFERENT sizes

> 1.0 pt - smallest

> Used for outlining

Sign pen

> MAY COME IN DIFFERENT sizes

> Smaller tip than calligraphy pens

> Used for outlining

markers> FINE – can be used to vary the

thickness of the output

> BROAD – mostly used for

letterings and pure shadings

fine

broad

ruler

> Make sure the edges are clean and

straight> If unclean wipe them with a

damped cloth

BOND PAPer

> Fold it HORIZONTALLY INTO TWO

> PUT THE MARGINS AND

DETERMINE THE CENTER

steps

1. Issue2. STAND3. SKETCHING

4. OUTLINING/INKING

5. SHADING

1. issue

> Determine the issue to be

worked on> Know the facts about the

issue

Sample issue:

“CJ corona”

2. stand

> Agree or disagree?

> Yes or no?

> Show an issue

> elements

Elements:

> VOTES> CJ CORONA

3. sketching

> FOUNDATION

> KEEP IT LIGHT

> DRAW THE RELATIONSHIPS

> SHAPES

> Be loose!

4. inking/outlining

> Apply details USING A PEN

> Apply CONTOURS

USING A THICK PEN

4. inking/outlining

> AFTER INKING, ERASE

THE SKETCH

> Apply details

5. SHADING

> OPTIONAL

> CROSS HATCHING

> blending

Cross hatching

> Overlaying Alternate lines

blending

> Rubbed Layer of pencil

Pure shading

> Filling in spaces

Tips and tricks

1. A good cartoon is …

a. SIMPLE BUT HUMOROUS

b. Exaggerated

c. Can trigger the audience to

make a stand

2. Animate objects

3. Make an art morgue – a

collection of photographs and

illustrations of things like

appliances, furniture,

personalities, etc.

4. Scribble/draw during your free

time5. Clip editorial cartoons from

national dailies

6. practice, practice, practice

7. Keep it simple stupid!

8. Hands to hands

9. Grab a model

SAMPLE CARTOONS

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!