I do beta testing for Corel and use a combination of Corel's PSP x5 and Corel Draw x6 along with Painter Pro. That plus a nice light pad and pen, makes it fun. Used to do all on linen, canvas, paper and cardboard, plus some work on pieces of wood. Takes a while to learn, but is a blast to use and more difficult than taking up a palette and paint brush, or pens and pad.