My Editorial Cartoons & Media Features
Thirty years of daily deadlines and front-page illustrations. This is a look back at my work with Hindustan and HT, where every sketch told a story about our nation.
This was my first masthead caricature for the Hindustan newspaper, which ran daily for almost ten years. It became a familiar sight for readers every morning and established my presence in the world of editorial cartoons.
A front page caricature I created for Hindustan to cover the Rail Budget. My job was to capture the essence of the news with a single, witty image, making complex topics accessible and engaging for the common reader.
This full page caricature was created for the weekend supplement of Hindustan Times, HT Wknd. It shows my versatility in creating detailed, story-driven illustrations for feature articles.
My first front page jacket illustration for Hindustan, created for a special on the cricket world cup. This kind of large format, high impact artwork is a challenge I have always enjoyed.
About this collection
Meeting daily deadlines for a major national newspaper requires a specific kind of focus. You have to capture the entire mood of the country in a single sketch, often with only a few hours to spare before the print goes to press. This discipline is exactly what I bring to my workshops today, teaching students how to move past perfectionism and find the core of the story in their art.
For over three decades, my pen has been my voice. From the daily masthead at Hindustan, which greeted readers every morning for nearly ten years, to complex political commentary during the Rail Budget, my work has always been about one thing: showing a mirror to society.
I moved from the chaos of newsrooms to the classroom because I believe in passing on the craft. My editorial journey taught me that art is not just about technique, it is about observation. Whether I am drawing a front-page jacket for the Cricket World Cup or creating a detailed feature illustration for HT Wknd, the goal remains the same. I want the viewer to smile, think, or sometimes feel a bit uncomfortable.
This experience defines how I teach today. In my workshops, I do not just talk about strokes or digital software brushes. We discuss the realities of the media industry, how to make your work relevant, and how to survive the grind of being a professional artist. If you are looking for an honest assessment of your portfolio or want your students to learn from someone who has actually lived the editorial grind, my doors are open.
Manoj Kumar Sinha
I am Manoj. I spent 30 years drawing for the country’s biggest newspapers, and now I use that experience to teach the next generation of artists. My work is honest and my teaching is practical, just like the way I speak.
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