I'd suggest Photoshop, rather than Paintshop, but that might just be becasue I use Photoshop more :) Use many layers, save often. Try different variations, and by all means save out good looking accidents. You can always get back to them later! :) Skin painting is not as easy as it looks. Always be careful of your seams, and be aware of strecth zones on the figure. To check for stretch zones render it from all angles with a checkerboard pattern. That should show any problem areas fairly clearly. Also, if you haven't bought UVmapper pro, you ought to. It has an option to view the texture on a live rotateable model. Very, very helpful when texturing. There are many tutorials in the links on top there, and you can always come and ask in the tetxuring forum :) Lyrra