what's your preferred software in making digital painting?

i agree, i think photoshop is better. but i also think that corel painter and photoshop works well together. i generally use photoshop because it's fast. it's good at starting a painting, putting some flat colors. Then Painter, will do the finishing touches, with blending the colors. But if your patient, you can all do this alone with photoshop. Anyway, these programs are just tools. Talent dictates the outcome of your work. have a nice day!