when I first started with creating textures for poser I used Adobe photodeluxe (and still do quite a bit) I got it free with my printer, no longer have the printer but kept the disk just for photodeluxe. Very simple to use, although some features are hidden.. I have since found photoshop 6 on a clearance rack and use it a bit, like it better than PSP. (which I had an older version of, haven't used the current version)