Guess I'll start with a hearty "Hello" to the community as a whole What up?

I'm here for a couple of reasons. 1) I want to learn, 2) I love exploring so many different types and styles of art. I've recently become aware that while I am well versed in photoshop, I know nearly nothing about using it as a painting studio, and a lot of the techniques and types of art I'd like to try are firmly based in using Photoshop in that way. So I could really use some help. I have been going through as many tutorials as I can find (as my favorites demonstrate but DA is a HUGE place and I realize I've got a better shot at learning if I ask for some assistance.

I'm a very detailed person and while lessons that teach technique and application are preferred, having to choose between the two, I would opt for the detailed technique. And when I say details I mean starting with the basics. So if anyone is willing to mentor a very inquisitive student, or point me in the right direction to learn this material it would be greatly appreciated.

I've rediscovered my love for creating art and giving a physical existence to images, thoughts, and emotion... and I'm looking forward to expressing/exercising my creativity.

Thanks in advance

Mr. Chris