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Will I get into trouble for making a political cartoon?

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Everyone in the U.S. has freedom of speech. Expect some hate, but you may say what you want.

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What are some websites with which I can create a political cartoon?

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There's animatron.com, where you can actually make one on the website.

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How do I copyright my cartoon?

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In the United States, anything you create that is either artistic or some form of literature has an automatically assumed copyright. Your cartoon is copyrighted as soon as you finish it.

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How do I create a political cartoon with a dead politician?

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Honestly, it's the exact same thing. You can still exaggerate the facial features, and get the same message through.

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How do I create a political cartoon without knowing what to use as a symbol?

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Do an internet search and find out what you want to use as a symbol, if you think it fits, use it. It is always a good idea to do your research with political cartoons so that you appear informed.

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How do I make political cartoons about George Washington?

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Just draw him, and use the tutorial listed above.

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What types of things are good to use as an analogy?

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Typically, elephants represent the Republican party and donkeys the Democratic party. That is just one example, but think of icons. That trope is popular because those animals are the icons of said parties, so think about other ways you can simplify subjects. Think about what you associate certain subjects with. The second amendment being represented by a weapon, a state being represented by its outline/flag, and freedom being represented by the statue of liberty are all good examples of this. Once you've gotten this down, it'll be a lot easier to structure a cartoon and provide a coherent message.

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Can I alter a public domain photograph, that I got from CNN, by adding text to make a cartoon?

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As long as the photograph is from public domain, you may copy, manipulate, distribute, display or simply use it in anyway you would like to. The images are considered free content and have no legal restriction so yes, you can alter the photograph.

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Does freedom of speech protect an artist against drawing a well known politician in a bad light?

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Yes, it does. You can even insult the President, as long as you’re not threatening to harm the President.

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I am no good at art, how do I submit my idea to a consersative company to draw my cartoon?

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You could find their contact information online, and either request to talk to them in person, or explain your idea over email/call/text.

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