This elf we are creating is in the style known as 'Chibi', which is a cute and small version of Manga. There are many different types of Chibi, but they all have certain characteristics in common. They are simply drawn, have exaggerated proportions, huge eyes, lots of hair and are round and pudgy. The simplicity of the style is fairly easy to create using the vector tools in Paint Shop Pro.
This tutorial was written for Paint Shop Pro X and requires some familiarity with the vector tools in PSP. This is not an introductory tutorial for the vector tenderfoot. Step by step instructions are provided but we'll assume you know how to find and use the basic vector tools. See Step 2 of Chibi Elf, Part 1 for a short review of vector drawing tools and terms.
