How to Create Your Own Gangster Avatar

Creating your own gangster avatar is easy using Yahoo's avatar tool maker. An avatar is a small picture that get associated with your email, instant messaging, message board accounts or other internet socializing networks. A gangster avatar may resemble a part of your personality or just be suitable for your online presence. Whether you want an old fashioned gangster avatar with a pinstriped suit or a modern day gangster, using Yahoo's avatar-making tool makes it user-friendly.

Instructions

1. After signing up for a Yahoo account, click on the avatar button. This button is a framed photo area that says "Your avatar here." Once you click on this, you will be able to customize your avatar. There is a link setting for each option and also a preview screen for you to see your avatar as it's created.

2. Start creating your gangster avatar by choosing a male or female character that resembles your body type. You can then change skin tone, eye color, facial features and stances. Find the right one for you. This can either match what you really look like or be what you want to look like.

3. Now you get to cloth your gangster avatar. This is the fun part that really has all to do with how you dress. Click on the clothing link and search through the clothes. Find a pinstriped suit for an old-fashioned gangster look. If the suit cannot be found then search through the "Clothing Separates" link. You will find a double-breasted suit jacket in the tops section, and in the bottoms section, look for pinstriped pants or a long, sleek skirt.

4. Add some extras. A low-brimmed hat cocked to the side will make your gangster avatar stand out. It is the perfect addition for the old fashioned gangster look. Boots or shoes can be added at this point also. They should match the outfit you have chosen. You can also crop the picture at this point to determine whether you want a full body avatar or a head shot.

5. Put in a background for your gangster avatar. Click the link for this option. A great background for an old-fashioned gangster is a street scene with money falling. Another one is a club scene. Your avatar will be perfect after you set a background. Add a prop if you want; a cane works well for an old-fashioned gangster.

Tips & Warnings

• Play around with your gangster avatar to make it right for you.

Resources

• Yahoo!