Wow. $20 is not bad for someone to start with a graphics app.

I picked up CorelDraw 9 not too long ago. It seems pretty good, though I am not completely familiar with the interface as I am with PSP. I''d have to put Photoshop between PSP and Corel9 for familiarity for me. They are all powerful once you get a good feel for what each tool can be used for.

You got a good point for starting with a low cost paint app.

I have Corel9, PSP6, and PS5.5, but I use PSP6 the most of the bunch since I have used PSP the longest and can do what I have in mind quickly. Sometimes I''ll mess with the other 2 just to see if there is some method or tool that works better with it.

Does Corel7 have layer support? That was a huge addition to PSP from its earlier days.

Since I''m here, anyone interested in doing art for an overhead action game? Some early screenshots are at http://www.trixoft.com/ma/. The textures and tiles in the shots were designed in PSP6. Some more info on the game and joining can be found in the help wanted section under "looking for good artists...demo available".

Also, you may want to fix your link in your signature.

I really don''t like the Corel line. I find the Adobe progs are better, however, damn EXPENCIVE! If you can I would go Adobe. They''re just better.

As Mr Cup always says,
''''I pretend to work. They pretend to pay me.''''

Well if YOU calmed down you would see that I too was offering advice to beginner artists. The fact is that Adobe owns the market. If you want a job you need skills in Adobe. It''s that simple.

As Mr Cup always says,
''''I pretend to work. They pretend to pay me.''''