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The Process of Creating a Cartoon
The cartoons we see published in magazines and newspapers are usually drawn larger than what we see. The reduction of the drawing at the publisher will usually produce a better picture. The cartoonist that wants to create cartoons for publications must make sure his lines are still visible when reduced in size.
Creating a cartoon involves going through a few distinct steps. Some cartoonists may prefer to do it differently, but generally it will not be far off from the following:
 | Select a gag. |
| Sketch the outline of the cartoon to fit the paper. Some people use non-photo pencils for this. Others just use normal pencils. |
| Inking the cartoon. The cartoonist inks over the original sketch with pen or brush. |
| Erasing the pencil lines. The person using a non-photo pencil need not do this step. A person using a light box for tracing will also not need to do this step. |
| Writing the wordings. This can be done by hand, or with a computer. When using a computer, it involves printing out the words, cutting them out and pasting it on the drawing. |
| Coloring the cartoon. Use watercolor, color pencils, or pastels. It is essential that the ink you use is waterproof. |
| Photocopy the cartoon. This step is good for you to keep records. If the quality of the copy is good, it can also be used for sending to publishers. |
Some cartoonists like to start their drawing with warming up exercise before they do the real thing.
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Draft Copy done in pencil
Finished copy done in ink and complete with captions
and title
Finished drawing without the captions and title
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