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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.
Cartoon Gags: From Concept to Creation 101

