Cartooning is the art of creating humorous or satirical illustrations, often accompanied by text. Some synonyms for cartooning include caricature art, comic strip creation, or graphic storytelling. These terms all refer to the art of creating images that convey a message or tell a story in a visual way. Other related terms include animation, doodling, and sketching. While each term has its own nuance, they all share a common goal: to communicate ideas through images. Whether working in traditional media like pencil and paper or using digital tools like tablets and software, cartoonists use their skills to entertain, inform, and challenge their audiences.