A cartoonist is an artist specializing in creating cartoons, a versatile visual art form used for humor, satire, or social commentary. From political cartoons...
A cartoonist's primary role is to create visual narratives, characters, or commentary using drawings, often imbued with humor, satire, or social critique, for various publications or animated productions.
Essential skills include strong drawing ability, creativity, a keen sense of observation, humor or satire, storytelling prowess, and often an understanding of current events or societal issues.
Cartoonists work across diverse media, including newspapers (comic strips, editorial cartoons), magazines, books (graphic novels, comic books), animation, webcomics, and digital platforms.
Political cartoons often use satire and caricature to comment on current events, politicians, and social issues, providing a visual critique that can shape public opinion, provoke thought, and spark debate.