I'm like the guy that only does well when sketching on a napkin, or someplace other than where you would normally sketch. I do have a few good graphics programs, but they are so good, they take ALL the work out of creating. I actually surprised myself that "paint" could produce something other than a basic line drawing.
If you do intend to mess around with "paint"...the real trick is to use the thumbnail tool (window) and keep switching from max zoom to normal view. At 600 times zoom, you can add detail that looks flawless when viewed at normal size.
check this link out if you want to play ......
http://www.aboutmspaint.com/[URL]
........phoneguy55