MusicLuver, Ookini! ( thank you )
MissMisa, thank you, too! I do use painter over photoshop. But generally, I do employ the use of both of Adobe and Painter, they both have their perks. Which version of painter are you using, I might be of a bit of help, at least I hope. I only use two 'paint' tools in Painter, that's really all what you'll need. I find the simplest of methods are the best. I use "Air Brush - Fine Detail Air." It has no gradient and goes on smooth. The other brush is use is "Blenders - Just Use Water." I do all textures by hand, no reliance on any other brushes. ^^
Photoshop I use for fine highlighting and darkening. Adobe's dodge and burn are far better then painters, but painter's blending engine is a thousand time better then Adobe's.
I drew a little oekaki yesterday! I used to do oekaki a lot, but these days, I might do one once a year. . .
