Tonight I venture into the world of painting (with acrylics, rather than Photoshop). I hit the local Michael's art/craft store and picked up some mid/low level painting supplies, and I'm going give it my best shot.

and

are going to show me the ropes and hopefully I won't screw up so bad that I never want to continue with it. I figure if I really want to learn, I gotta hang with some crazy skilled guys and have them show me what I'm doing wrong right away. that self-taught business is for ActionScript and Web Design. (kidding, obviously)