--- title: "Editorial Cartoons & Custom Caricatures by a Pro Illustrator - mytribe" description: "Need impactful editorial cartoons or satirical illustrations? Hire a professional newspaper illustrator for powerful political cartoons, social commentary art, and unique custom caricatures. Bring your ideas to life with hand-drawn art. Inquire now!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations last_updated: 2025-10-01 --- # Editorial Cartoons & Illustrations in Delhi Ncr By [SKD](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons) · I make hand-drawn editorial cartoons and illustrations in Hindi and English for newspapers, magazines, websites, and special occasions, covering news, politics, and tributes. ## Locations Available online across India ### Travels to - Available online across India (India, India) Also available online. ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Single Panel B&W Digital Sketch 300 DPI high resolution digital scan of hand drawn black and white art with up to 2 characters. Typically ₹1,000-2,500 per cartoon (estimate) #### Specs * **Format:** High Res 300 DPI Digital Scan. * **Style:** Hand drawn black and white line art with ink hatching. * **Scope:** Up to 2 caricatured figures with minimal or white background. * **Deliverable:** Digital file only (JPEG/PDF). #### Process * **Ideation:** 1 concept proposal based on provided topic. * **Revisions:** 1 round of edits at the pencil sketch stage. * **Usage:** Digital rights included for blogs, newsletters, and social media. ### Hand Painted Physical Illustration Unframed A4 or A3 physical artwork using mixed media like acrylics or watercolors with full shading. Typically ₹3,000-5,000 per illustration (estimate) #### Specs * **Format:** Physical original artwork plus digital scan. * **Medium:** Mixed media (Acrylics, Watercolors, or Markers). * **Paper:** 250 GSM+ Premium Ivory Sheet. * **Style:** Realistic shading with full background details and texture work. #### Logistics * **Size:** A4 or A3 options available. * **Revisions:** 2 rounds covering concept rough and pencil layout. * **Delivery:** Unframed artwork sent in reinforced envelope or tube. ### Framed Custom Scenario Art A3 size framed artwork depicting specific persons in exaggerated or fantasy scenarios with heavy detailing. Typically ₹5,000-7,500 per framed artwork (estimate) #### Specs * **Format:** Ready to hang framed physical artwork. * **Frame:** Standard black/brown synthetic wood with glass front. * **Size:** A3 (approx 12x16 inches). * **Content:** Complex custom scenario (e.g., flying a plane) with specific wardrobe and props. #### Service * **Customization:** Integration of personal traits, hobbies, or inside jokes. * **Revisions:** Unlimited iterations at rough sketch stage. * **Shipping:** Insured delivery with heavy duty bubble wrap and thermocol protection. ## About Editorial Cartoons & Illustrations ### How It All Began *Art ka keeda* (my passion for art) bit me early on, repairing torn book pages back home in the village. Copying those old drawings, I realised this is what I love. When I landed in Delhi, life wasn't easy - took up graphic design just to pay bills, but my heart stuck with cartooning. ### My Editorial Cartooning Journey No fancy art school, just pure hustle. Got my break in 1995 with Hindustan’s national cartoon contest. Later, I freelanced for their editorial pages, drawing cartoons reacting to fresh news. Making sense of the world through hand-drawn editorial cartoons is still what I do best. ### What I Offer - Cartoons and illustrations for newspapers, magazines, websites, and more - Political cartoon illustration covering trending topics, government policies, and social issues - Hindi language cartoons (Cartoons with Hindi text/dialogues connect better - *apni bhasha mein baat alag hi hoti hai* [Things hit different in our own language]) - Editorial illustrations for serious subjects - like tributes for soldiers or public figures - Minimalist commemorative illustration for special occasions - Tribute caricature art for memories that matter ### My Style Mostly hand-drawn, old-school feel. Strong lines, real expressions - black-and-white or coloured, depends on the mood and message. For me, it’s about creating something that makes people stop, think, or just smile. Sometimes it’s not perfect, but it’s always honest. ## Highlights Browse through SKD's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/featured) - [Video: This time-lapse shows my process of creating a tribute caricature for the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. I start with strong ink lines to capture her expressive features and then add color to bring the portrait to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e6075de-fa5e-4e8a-a3c3-d16e594763f5) - ![This is an example of my editorial cartoon work in Hindi. It comments on the political pressures and various challenges, like the economy, healthcare, and social media, faced by the government.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ef0488a-05d8-4aa9-9a7a-a84cad9240a9) - ![My hand-drawn tribute to the unforgettable actor Irrfan Khan. I focused on capturing his unique expression and intense gaze using detailed ink work, a style I often use for commemorative portraits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee10dba0-e6fc-4f5d-b498-ff430d622de2) - ![This is a solemn editorial illustration I created to honor the soldiers we lost in the Pulwama terror attack. Sometimes, a simple, powerful image without words conveys the deepest respect and sorrow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fff55f76-c6d8-4573-9c24-ecc51a743a0e) - ![I drew this caricature of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to celebrate his return. It was my way of honoring a national hero, capturing his courage and the pride of the entire country.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f32e9586-fd66-4c95-9e97-425c9ccd279c) - ![A minimalist illustration of Mahatma Gandhi created with just a few bold, flowing lines. This piece shows how a simple design can capture the essence of a great personality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f920446b-f414-404e-a429-690c29dc33be) - ![This caricature is a tribute to Minal Dakhave Bhosale, a virologist who delivered a COVID-19 test kit for our country just hours before delivering her baby. It's a celebration of her incredible dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4607581d-6e16-4e4a-a4da-95c7ea685d18) - [Video: Watch me create a line art illustration from scratch in this short video. This piece, made for Women's Day, shows my process of building a portrait with flowing, continuous pen strokes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04cc0543-95a8-4aa1-b004-67a7d38669b4) ### [Political & Social Commentary](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/political-social-commentary) - ![A Hindi cartoon commenting on the cancellation of 12th-grade exams. The dialogue captures the public conversation around education policies and political figures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b8bbf72-2ba2-45bb-822b-c0e9f8fa0bf4) - ![This cartoon was my take on the 'Janta Curfew' initiative during the pandemic. It uses humor and caricature to depict the fight against the coronavirus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc2b1c29-d570-4da2-ab8b-81f583977f10) - ![An editorial cartoon in Hindi about a police inspector famous for his "thain-thain" encounter sound. This piece uses satire to comment on a real news event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c765787-620f-4338-9499-dd3189dfbb78) - ![A caricature of Rihanna on a tractor, created in response to her tweet about the farmers' protest in India. This piece shows how I use art to engage with trending global topics.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a442be8-047e-43c0-a7b7-1a3acb483b00) - ![I drew this caricature of Arvind Trivedi as Ravan on the day his character's journey ended in the Ramayan television series. The Hindi dialogue bubble adds a dramatic touch to the iconic character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dd8927f-b586-4693-a18f-a316e9700693) ### [Tributes to Indian Icons](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/tributes-to-indian-icons) - ![A tribute caricature of CDS General Bipin Rawat, our brave hero. This pen and ink drawing was my way of paying homage to his service to the nation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a978ff09-3f27-4811-9127-64b322da3010) - ![My hand-drawn caricature paying tribute to the legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar. I focused on capturing his thoughtful expression with detailed line work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16c186a8-a35b-4023-843a-a089a7045a13) - ![A tribute to the veteran Bollywood comedian Jagdeep, famously known as Soorma Bhopali. This caricature aims to capture his unique and expressive comedic style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf51ed2b-64d9-46a0-99de-b80a17e650cd) - ![This black and white caricature is my tribute to the late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. I used strong, bold lines to capture his distinct and familiar facial features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20964401-ac3e-4d8f-ad52-f5ba884d1a82) - ![My shradhanjali to the versatile actor and writer Kader Khan. This caricature remembers him as the accomplished comedian and film personality he was.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b1c0db6-f2fe-4d28-af91-4867a05840a0) - ![A hand-drawn caricature of industrialist Ratan Tata. This was created as a tribute to his immense contributions and leadership.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83bc9942-a49e-4f4e-9d7b-809dcd9cf6ed) - ![A tribute portrait of the veteran Supreme Court lawyer and former Law Minister, Ram Jethmalani. The shading and line work aim to reflect his sharp and formidable personality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b1f57d1-df7c-4798-a3c1-83cb0b7e2c7a) - ![My shradhanjali to former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. This portrait was drawn to remember his significant contributions to Indian politics.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91b242d8-459a-43d8-805b-e3a310ca27ed) - ![A caricature tribute to Sushma Swaraj, a respected leader and former External Affairs Minister. I tried to capture her powerful yet warm presence in this drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e67e441-ea3c-4e30-b289-87825c8b789e) - ![This caricature is a tribute to Sheila Dikshit, who served as the Chief Minister of Delhi three times. It was my way of remembering her long and impactful political career.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ad84cd5-8c71-4dd4-89b3-0e94c15c3336) - ![A tribute drawing of Manohar Parrikar, the former Goa CM and Defence Minister. The artwork reflects his simple and approachable persona.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f93af82b-506f-4917-89c9-997eaec1c1dc) - ![My tribute caricature for fashion designer and social activist, Wendell Rodricks. This portrait honors his creative spirit and contributions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/074a1fdf-66a1-4469-a3e6-ec681899ebf2) - [Video: This video shows the creation of my tribute caricature for the "Disco King," Bappi Lahiri. It's a small homage to the music and joy he brought to millions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93e24e36-8fd5-491a-b0be-f03f0bdd8da0) - ![A get-well-soon caricature for the superstar Amitabh Bachchan. This drawing was made to send positive wishes during his recovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/514f5381-d0c1-43b0-992f-e4a16fa88441) - ![I drew this caricature of Amitabh Bachchan to congratulate him on receiving the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award, celebrating a milestone in his career.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbc0876e-1790-4423-8fed-888237c09d2f) ### [Caricatures of Global Figures](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/caricatures-of-global-figures) - ![A caricature of British PM Boris Johnson, drawn when he tested positive for coronavirus. The artwork captures his well-known public persona with exaggerated features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f583892b-a6e3-412e-abef-99941d4abab0) - ![This is a black-and-white caricature of Prince Charles, created when he was diagnosed with Covid-19. The style emphasizes his distinct facial structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/412847aa-9156-483e-95e5-9663fddd644b) - ![My caricature of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, drawn to show appreciation for his billion-dollar donation to pandemic relief efforts. The little Twitter bird calls him "boss."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6208f90e-b930-4d44-90f8-82ccfe6b1204) - ![A caricature of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, drawn when he declared a state of emergency in Japan. The drawing exaggerates his features to create a memorable portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8062acb2-4045-4085-bde5-ddd7a393ed1d) - ![This tribute caricature is for the German Finance Minister who tragically passed away during the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. It's a somber piece reflecting a difficult time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3535a2f1-f961-499c-b61c-0a86c827de52) ### [Art for Festivals & Occasions](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/art-for-festivals-occasions) - ![A colorful and cheerful cartoon I drew to celebrate the festival of Lohri. It features traditional elements like the dhol, bonfire, and popcorn to capture the festive spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b92f84e9-b205-4abf-91bf-0939e9e89b06) - ![A 3D pencil drawing I created for Valentine's Day. The artwork shows a couple on a large heart with a ladder, creating an illusion of depth and a sweet, romantic scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/716fcc68-f95d-44fb-a85a-cdb97a9c8e77) ### [Marathi Literary & Cultural Legends](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/marathi-literary-cultural-legends) - ![This caricature of P. L. Deshpande, a celebrated Marathi writer and humorist, was displayed at the Maharashtra Triratna Mahotsava in New Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fbce73d8-6d51-4593-b1fe-263f77770291) - ![My caricature of G. D. Madgulkar, an accomplished Marathi poet and writer, also featured at the Maharashtra Triratna Mahotsava.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8917bfef-28cf-49b0-ba53-2b179b3864e1) - ![A caricature of the renowned Marathi singer-composer Sudhir Phadke, fondly known as Babuji. This was part of my tribute series to Marathi cultural icons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d1326e5-bec0-4c81-ad2f-6ff92cefff10) ### [My Journey as an Artist](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/my-journey-as-an-artist) - [Video: Listen to my story of how the art *keeda* bit me. I talk about my journey from a small village in Bihar, winning my first cartoon contest, and the struggles of becoming a freelance artist in Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d7a1a3b-d0c4-4ffa-b82d-0cad45060d1b) ### [Portfolio at a Glance](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/editorial-cartoons-illustrations/portfolio-at-a-glance) - ![A collage showcasing some of the caricatures I created in 2019. This collection includes personalized gifts, corporate commissions, and tributes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/074a03dd-68ef-46ff-bb52-dc0b23ab63c6) - ![Another look back at my work from 2019. This collage features a mix of celebrity caricatures, political figures, and other personalities I've drawn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c902698-3114-4157-9311-7c18de555769) ## Meet your expert [SKD](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons) ### My story Main SKD hoon, Samastipur ke chhote gaon se. Bacchon ki tarah hi, second-hand books se padhte hue, jab illustrations phate milte the, main khud se waise hi drawing bana deta tha. Tabhi se art ka keeda lag gaya. Hindustan Times ke caricature contest mein kaam chuna gaya, Patna exhibition mein display hua - bina kisi guidance ke. Delhi aaya cartoonist banne, struggle toh hai, par art chhoda nahi. Smile lana kaafi hai mere liye. ### My work - **Personalised Caricatures & Cartoons**: Hand-drawn gift caricature, cartoon portraits, paintings for birthdays, anniversaries, farewells, ya bas maza ke liye. - **Acrylic & Oil Paintings**: Recently started acrylic painting for birthdays and oil painting farewell gift, apart from my usual drawing style. - **Unique Gifts for Any Occasion**: Corporate, doctors, friends, ya khud ke liye - funny boss caricature bhi bana deta hoon. Sab ke liye kuch hai. - **Your Imagination, My Art**: Tiger par baithna ho ya swag dikhana ho, jo socho woh bana sakte hain caricature mein. ## More services from SKD - [Personalized Caricatures](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/personalized-caricatures) · ₹1,000-3,500 per caricature (A4 size, color, framed) (estimate) - [Custom Paintings & Portraits](https://mytribe.in/skdtoons/custom-paintings-portraits) · ₹1,500-8,000 per painting/portrait (estimate) ## Book To book SKD, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Editorial%20Cartoons%20%26%20Illustrations%20by%20SKD.)