"I am not an artist"
We are all artists to some degree or another (as long as we can see beauty in the world - digital or real)

"I have little patience to learn new stuff, but I am fairly computer literate."
When one is bursting at the seams with creativity, one find it hard to have the discipline and patience required to do what is needed with any program to produce what is in one's mindeye.

"I'm clueless about the technical stuff re: UF and Apo"
As already pointed out, simply ask for help here. The only stupid question is the one which you do not ask. We all have had to start from scratch somewhere in our artistic endeavors.

"I can barely figure out PSP" Ask,and ask again! Check out the tutorial section here on Renderosity. Perhaps, someone has already answered your question with a tutorial.

One last comment, do not hesitate to join several communities here on Renderosity. As you gain artistic expertise, you will find that folks in other 'communities' have valuable input which can expand your undertanding.

Message edited on: 07/20/2004 07:39

Didn't you know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That's why eyedrops and rose-colored glasses are needed.