Vintage-Style Satirical Cartoon

$25-50 USD / hour

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Posted 7 days ago

$25-50 USD / hour

I need a single-panel, satirical political cartoon rendered to look as though it just fell out of a turn-of-the-century American broadsheet—think bold ink hatching, stippling, and slightly yellowed newsprint tones. The target is a current U.S. politician, so you’ll need the knack for capturing likeness while exaggerating features enough to land a sharp visual punch. Here’s what I’m after: • Finished high-resolution artwork suitable for both print (300 DPI TIFF or PDF) and web (optimized PNG). • A layered source file (Photoshop or Procreate) so I can tweak headline text if needed. • Traditional black-and-white line work is essential; a muted spot-color version for social media is a welcome bonus. I’m U.S.-based and prefer collaborating with an artist who already follows the domestic news cycle—some inside-baseball references may creep in. If you’ve studied the masters—Nast, Herblock, Mauldin—and can channel that spirit while keeping it fresh, you’re exactly who I need. Let me see a couple of samples of your satire-focused work and tell me how quickly you can turn this around once we lock the concept.

2D Animation

2D Drawing

Caricature & Cartoons

Illustrator

Photoshop

Project ID: 40675649

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@ArtisticQueens

Hi, I’ve gone through your project description carefully and have a clear understanding of your need for “Vintage-Style Satirical Cartoon”. I’m Sabina, a professional artist/designer with over 10 years of hands-on experience, focused on producing polished and high-quality creative work. I’ve completed similar projects using skills such as Caricature & Cartoons, Illustrator, Photoshop, 2D Drawing and 2D Animation, following a structured workflow that ensures creativity, precision, and on-time delivery. Please feel free to review my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/ArtisticQueens My workflow for this project includes: • Understanding your exact expectations • Creating an initial concept or draft • Refinements based on your feedback • Final files delivered as required I can deliver this within your expected timeframe, with pricing that reflects both quality and value. Happy to discuss further and start right away. Best regards, Cartoon & Comics

$25 USD in 15 days

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(259 reviews)

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@saverai1

Hi, Could you please share the politician, the key political reference or message behind the cartoon, and your preferred deadline so the concept and turnaround can be assessed accurately? I can create the single-panel political cartoon with a strong editorial-cartoon feel, combining expressive caricature, bold ink hatching, stippling, and aged newsprint texture to give it that turn-of-the-century broadsheet character while keeping the composition sharp and contemporary. Looking forward to hear from you... Thank You.

$30 USD in 40 days

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(7 reviews)

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@jagjeetsinghram8

Hi, I’m Jagjeet — with 10+ years of experience in illustration and editorial graphic design. I can create a sharp, satirical political cartoon with a vintage American newspaper aesthetic, using bold ink hatching, stippling and aged newsprint textures. What I’ll deliver: • Custom caricature with recognizable likeness • Authentic black-and-white editorial linework • Vintage broadsheet-inspired composition and texture • 300 DPI print-ready TIFF/PDF + web PNG • Layered PSD/Procreate source file + optional muted spot colour I’ll focus on strong visual storytelling and exaggerated features while keeping the artwork polished and publication-ready. Ready to start immediately. Best regards, Jagjeet Singh

$28 USD in 24 days

4.8

(69 reviews)

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@DaniyarS

As an artist, my skills and passion lie in different areas, but my expertise in 2D drawing and animation makes me a perfect fit for your project. I understand the essence of your requirement to deliver a powerful satirical piece, capturing the likeness of a prominent US politician while pushing the boundaries of exaggeration. My understanding of the domestic news cycle coupled with my interest in political art further enhances my ability to deliver what you need - a unique piece that makes an impact with the intended audience. I've taken careful note of the requirements for your project, including delivering high-resolution artwork for both print and web, including source files which enable post-production modifications; these are all in my wheelhouse. Not only can I produce layered source files using Photoshop or Procreate, but I also work within tight timelines without compromising on quality.

$25 USD in 40 days