ALKDBAUSKJBCKSUVJB SUKXJ

1. THE
ART OF
EDITORIAL
CARTOONING
By Jonathan P. Nacua
Author, Paradox: The Art of Editorial Cartooning Vol. I & II

2. How significant is the editorial cartoon in the newspaper world?

3. The editorial cartoon represents
the official stand or opinion of
the newspaper on the issues of
the day. It is the pictorial
equivalent of the editorial essay.

4. What is EDITORIAL CARTOON?

5. Editorial cartoon is the offspring in the
marriage of art and journalism.

6. Executed in cartoon style, it expresses an opinion
which carries even more impact than the editorial
essay itself. An editorial essay is composed of 300
to 500 words but an editorial cartoon paints a
thousand words so to speak.

7. Like writing, editorial cartooning makes use of figures
of speech like simile, hyperbole and metaphor in its
composition.

8. How to be an effective Cartoonist?
Tricks of the Trade

9. Read up on current events and news.
Being informed of issues will help you conceptualize editorial
cartoons better.

10. Always create cartoons
with the readers in mind.
An editorial cartoon
should neither be so shallow
that it merely serves as an
illustration of the editorial
essay nor it should be too
complicated that it cannot be
understood by the readers.

11. Humor is a
great vehicle in
conveying your
message.
Try to inject
funny scenes or
situations as
often as possible
into your
cartoons.

12. Avoid executing editorial cartoons in manga or anime style. Try to develop your
own distinct style. Remember that editorial cartooning is a traditional art form
and your style should reflect your own culture.

13. Limit labels or captions to a minimum.

15. Integrate labels and captions
into your artworks.

19. Use graphs, charts and maps as aids in
editorial cartooning.

20. Use symbols that have close
affinity to the subject matter being
tackled. Example: Why use any
other object to symbolize the
dengue menace when it could be
easily represented by the mosquito?

21. 1st Place
2011 National Schools Press Conference
Butuan City
Axl Rose Cancio

22. 1st Place
2009 National Schools Press Conference
Naga City
Axl Rose Cancio

23. Good Luck!
Strive to be a WINNER.