Variants of this question crop up sooooooo many times. There really should be a reference page (or maybe a newbie forum) for newcomers like Draken_Moor. It could tell them about the cheap/free downloads available, and the pros & cons of them. This site really ought to make much more effort to help newbies, if only in its own interest. Also I'm interested, as an ex-Fine Art grad myself, to see what other FA people make of this scene. If advice is needed, then all I can say is; be prepared for a very steep learning curve, but it's worth the effort. Mick ;)