Table of Contents

Introduction
Tools & Materials
Drawing Techniques
Color Basics

CHAPTER 1: Chibi Basics
What Makes It a Chibi?
Basic Construction
Chibi Girl Traits
Chibi Boy Traits
Breaking it Down: Sakura
Breaking it Down: Takashi
Basic Chibi Face
Average Chibi Boy
Chibi Girl Face
Chibi Boy Face
Chibi Girl Face: Side View
Chibi Boy Face: Side View
Chibi Body: Front View
Chibi Body: Side View
Chibi Body: Back View
Chibi Body: 3/4 View
Super-Chibis
Super-Chibi Body
Super-Chibis in Action
Chibi Eyes
Chibi Expre
Other Expressions
Girl Hairstyles
Boy Hairstyles
Hair Tips & Tricks
Chibi Hands
Chibi Feet
Chibi Legs
Basic Poses
Basic Girl Pos
Basic Boy Poses
Action Poses
Baby Chibis
Kid Chibis
Senior Citizen Chibis
Combining Chibi Styles

CHAPTER 2: Cute Critters
Critter Faces
Two-Legged Critters
Four-Legged Critters
Critter Arms
Critter Legs
Critter Basic Poses
Critter Action Poses
Dog
Cat
Bird
Creating Fantasy Critters
Critter Combinations
Any Critter Can Be Chibi

CHAPTER 3: Clothing & Props
Chibi Clothing
Dressing Up
Tops
Bottoms
Outerwear
Footwear
Hats
Bags
Chibi Props
Furniture .
Chibi Food

CHAPTER 4: Bringing it all Together
Chibis & Environments
Conclusion

CHAPTER 5: Templates
About the Artists

About the Author

Samantha Whitten is a Virginia-based independent artist who specializes in adorable illustrations. She has spent all of her life drawing and has pursued a career in illustration and graphic design, learning on her own and dabbling in a variety of projects. She earns a living by selling a unique range of self-produced products featuring her artwork, employing a cute and fun style that appeals to all ages, as well as illustrating a web comic in her spare time. Visit her website at www.littlecelesse.com for more.