Licencing

[joshuajaeseo]

I think I'll have to just start off with Inkscape for now. Graphics programs? I'd love to be able to those, but I'm struggling enough with Inkscape...not particularly good with software..

[airdave]

Inkscape is a "graphics program".

Inkscape is a good choice...for free vector base software.

Now, learn how to use it...before you use it.
In other words...learn to create with Inkscape.
Learn the software, and then apply what you know to repainting.

(I was already using Corel and photoshop long before I started designing models)

GIMP is another free software, which is a raster based program.
For doing all the image stuff, realistic textures, painting, etc.

Combine the two, and its kind of like using Corel or Photoshop.

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Inskcape vs GIMP
Inkscape vs GIMP, a Vector and Raster Comparison | GoInkscape!
Its a bit onesided...bias to Inkscape...but it explains the basics.

Properly, vector and raster are combined to work together.
CorelDraw/Paint and Photoshop are examples of this.

[joshuajaeseo]

I'll try my best.