Independent visual commentary

A sharp image for subjects that deserve a point of view.

Commission political cartoons and satirical illustration about democracy, human rights, conflict and public life from an internationally published cartoonist based in Norway.

What this service achieves

Useful outcomes, clearly defined.

  • A concise visual idea grounded in the subject
  • Satire that is forceful without losing nuance
  • Editorial independence and experienced judgement
  • Artwork suited to publication, campaign or exhibition contexts

Possible deliverables

What can be commissioned.

  • Single-panel political and editorial cartoons
  • Recurring newspaper or magazine cartoons
  • Campaign and awareness illustrations
  • Exhibition-quality files and caption information

What to bring

A useful starting brief.

  • Subject, position and intended audience
  • Editorial context and relevant background material
  • Deadline, dimensions and publication channel
  • Any safety, legal or cultural considerations

The working process

Decisions before decoration.

Scope, review points and delivery requirements are agreed before production starts.

  1. 01Research the issue
  2. 02Develop visual propositions
  3. 03Confirm editorial direction
  4. 04Finish and deliver

Practical questions

Before you commission.

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Will you draw a prescribed joke?

A supplied direction can be considered, but the strongest work leaves room for independent editorial thinking and a clearer visual proposition.

Can you address sensitive political subjects?

Yes. Context, audience, accuracy, safety and the intended consequence of the image are discussed before work begins.

Do you accept recurring commissions?

Yes. Regular newspaper, magazine or organisational arrangements can be scheduled around an agreed cadence.

Start with the brief

Have a political cartoons & satire project in mind?

Share the audience, purpose, format, timeline and intended use. ARiF replies personally.

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