I have so far failed at understanding the mediums associated with painting. Even digitally. That being said, all my art is different than most of what is on here - and I use this software much differently than I understand it was intended.
I got PE2 from a Wacom tablet (which is amazing) and took up graphic art... again... I started in High School with Microsoft PictureIT! I dislike most Adobe photomanipulation software for the same reason I dislike the Spanish language (not the culture): bad experience. I find my way through the features by feel and use pictures from everywhere. This makes most of my art unmarketable - which is fine with me, because I am studying Mechanical Engineering. You think that's odd? I have also been in a 7.5 hour play (The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickelby) and have been published in the college literary magazine (TOTEM)!
I am on Facebook. So is ALL of my art!
If you think you may care to talk, that is the opportune venue. Make sure you include the part about WHY you are friending me... ;]