Draw Paint Create: Tablet Use --Photoshop versus ArtRage

This past year, I got a Wacom tablet. I've been using the ArtRage software that came with it to create paintings. I have also used Photoshop, but I do prefer ArtRage for a number of reasons.
1. ArtRage is extremely user-friendly. It doesn't require hours of reading and practising
before a person can use it effectively.
2. It provides numerous pens, markers, brushes, and canvas/papers in which to create
your piece.
3. The blending on it gives a smooth finish.
4. Using the tablet pen gives a "real brush" feel when working with ArtRage.
5. I find that ArtRage allows me to work on painting ideas prior to actually painting
them. I can decide on a colour palette, what I want to add/subtract to the
foreground, and try new ideas.
6. It gives a "realistic" painting when I'm done.

I still find that Photoshop is still the best when working with photographs.
1. I often use it to see what mat board colours look best with my watercolour paintings.
It has saved me lots of cutting time and mat board because I often change my mind
when I see how colours change the feel of the painting. I often check with family
members what their preferences are when I do this. It's a great help and time saver.
2. I use it to put things into grey scale to check for values.
3. I use it to crop images, cut out and paste images, and adjust the image to improve the reference photograph.

Here are some samples of my tablet paintings using ArtRage.