hello GreekMagic!
this is very good for beginners..i like vector art..by the way if you want more tools for illustrator such as brushes, styles, swatches,action and plug-in..you can download these at
Adobe - Illustrator Exchange beta
its freeware..tons of them..also good for beginners..plus free signup and lot of benefits..
i want to link this website at web-index section but i dont know how..or its allready there?..whatever
also you can downloads photoshop tools too..great website actually..
Adobe - Photoshop Exchange beta