Depends on what you want... I can't say I really know much about painter except that it simulates brush strokes or something.RedAppleGP wrote:Hey brimstoneSalad I have Painter Essentials would that work
I only really know about Photoshop, which is what pretty much everybody uses these days.
You might be able to find out what software some people you like the art of use; they usually mention it, e.g. on Deviant Art.