Although, Photoshop and Painter share characteristics, Photoshop is way more an editor than a natural painting program, and Painter is way more a natural painting program than a 2D editor. But, both can kinda do the same thing. Yet, with a tablet, I assume you will be doing 2D cgi sketching/painting/drawing (at times)? If so, I suggest getting Painter 8 and then also using the free Photoshop LE that comes with the tablet if need be. I myself have only tried a demo of Painter 7 (and I own Photoshop 7), but Painter was nothing short of amazing as far as replicating traditional media in the compouter. Just can't say enough about it in that way! AgentSmith

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