A cartoonist draws pictures and cartoons to amuse, educate and influence people. Cartoonists have a variety of avenues to show their work, including:
- Newspapers
- Books
- Magazines
- Greeting cards
- The Internet
- Films and television shows
Some cartoonists specialise in drawing or painting caricatures, and are known as caricaturists. Editorial cartoonists comment on society by drawing pictures that are humorous, but often have a serious underlying message. Others produce comic strips, telling jokes or short stories with a series of pictures. Cartoonists may draw by hand or use computer drawing tools.
