you're welcome sweetie! You know, it's kinda funny. When I joined in August, I barely knew what dA was. My niece encouraged me to join, and I guess the rest is history. I had never even *done* photomanipulation before then, but over time, I have learned from other people on dA. You'll find that people are surprisingly sweet, if you let them be! Some good advice is to be as friendly as possible and to answer every comment that is given to you. Also, don't be afraid to ask for help if it is needed.