Laurie I have Painter6 f/x and design by Sherry London and Rhoda Grossman Publesher Coriolis. the book has a welth of info for some of painters deeper capabiluties for styalised painting and other things it should be helful to you. when buying books for it make sure you get them for version 6, as 5.5 and below of version 7 and up are quiet diferent from each other. So till your used to the interface and where everything is and what it dose other versions will only put you in confusion melt down grin. If I can help let me know will be happy to help in the limited scope I know and use the program for. Laters Vel