hey everyone, im a new register to the site, although i've been leaching desktop backgrounds for ages now. I'm starting to take an interest in this stuff and was wondering what programs i need to even begin doing what some of you are doing on a basic level, i know there is alot to learn and it will take time, but i was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction and heck, is any of this even possible with no previous experience?

Critisim would be greatly appreciated.

Jeff from Canada