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Step  7   Click to create anchor points and trace the character's outline.

                 Step  8   Close the shape and fill it with colours.

                 Step  9   Use the Ellipse Tool (L) for eyes and facial features.

                 Step  10    Adjust details using the Direct Selection Tool (A).
                 Step  11   Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to create a large oval shape for the speech bubble.

                 Step  12   Use the Pen Tool (P) to draw a small tail pointing towards the character’s mouth.

                 Step  13   Create an oval shape and add a tail pointing to the character’s mouth.

                 Step  14   Fill the bubble with white and apply a black stroke for visibility.

                 Step  15   Use the Selection Tool (V) to position the character and speech bubble.

                 Step  16   Open Window → Align to centre all elements.

                 Step  17   Click on  File  → Save As, then choose  AI for future editing,  PNG for a transparent
                           background, or SVG/EPS for scalable vector use.
                 Your Cartoon Gag is now ready.






























                      REVISIT



                   ▶   Digital art is a form of artistic expression created using electronic devices such as computers, tablets, or
                     smartphones.
                   ▶   A cartoon gag is a short and funny drawing that tells a joke or a humorous story. It can be a single panel (one
                     drawing) or a short strip (a few drawings).
                   ▶   There are two types of cartoon gags: - Captioned Cartoons, Pantomime Cartoons.
                   ▶   There are six types of genres: - Superhero, Manga, Slice of Life, Humour, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror.
                   ▶   Cartoon gags are created in Adobe Illustrator.






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