Free art packages? Oh Yes! I personally am fed up with paying huge costs for software. Photoshop type software is available less the huge price tag.

The first program available is The GIMP (dont ask me about the name!) It is downloadable from their website, please make sure you follow their instructions to install correctly. http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html Note this is the Windows installer page so if you are using a mac or linux operationg system please go to http://www.gimp.org/downloads  and choose your required system download.

Note that the help file is a seperate download to be added once The GIMP is installed to your computer and is available from the same download pages.

If this package is not to your liking you can try PAINT.NET, downloadable at http://www.getpaint.net/index2.html. This is similar to The GIMP but slighlty more basic in approach.

For both these software packages there are forums where others can assist you and also help files to assist you in certain areas.

It's true what they say! You are never to old to learn!!! so dont be afraid!! Once again let me know your thoughts........