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An Introduction to Vector Drawing with Paint Shop Pro X

From Arizona Kate, Guest Contributor, About.com Guest

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Personalize the Drawing

Group of Bugs with Boots
Use your imagination to personalize your critter. Add a bow, change colors or add a voice balloon/callout.

To make a bow: Choose Preset Shape. Select Triangle from the Tool Options drop down list. Line width 2. Colors: Black for stroke, blue for fill. The direction you drag mouse determines direction triangle will point. Drag triangle from left to right on the left side of antenna. Drag from right to left on right side of antenna. Triangles do not have to be perfectly symmetric. A little distortion adds cuteness.

To change colors: Select shape with Pick tool. Select Properties icon from Tool Options. In the Properties dialog box you can change stroke, fill colors, line width and other options.

To resize: Right click, choose 'Select All'. Drag one corner of the bounding box toward the center to make bug smaller. Using a corner control will resize while keeping the current proportions. If you want to change proportions, drag a side control arm.

Save 'Bug with Boots' as PSPIMAGE file type or as PSP Animation Shop if you want to create a sig tag/animation. Save as optimized GIF to use on your webpage. (File > Export > GIF Optimizer) You could also print it on sticker paper to accent your scrapbook pages! Enjoy! Kate

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