* HI THERE

Hey everyone. Im new to this community & I am capable of making simplistic icons; none too elaborate & such.

I wanted to get everyone's opinions. I currently have Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7 on one computer & Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8 on another. Considering the fact that I started making icons on PSP7, I am less familiar with PSP 8 & les partial to it. My question is, what do you all use? why? & what would you recommend for me to use?


One more thing: I dont understand the idea of brushes & gradients & I need something to spiffy up my icons. Can someone please shed some light on the shady subject of brushes? Thanks