If I have stuck this in the wrong place....sorry.

I would very much appreciate someone guiding me which programs to use (and how to do it!) in order to be able to create human form images.

Although I am essentially a traditional artist / illustrator (water colour and airbrush,mainly for architectural illustration and cd covers) I have learned how to use Photoshop for several illustrations....I haven't had the time to find out much about PaintShopPro, and I think it is more awkward to use than Photoshop anyway.

Unfortunately I don't have a clue where to start with producing images such as Fantasy Females and Male forms.

Anyone willing to give me a list of what to get? I am guessing that Poser must be one of them?

Thanks Al.