that is as lamens as I can get, unless you hang around here and learn the lingo :wink: terragen- 3d lanscape renderer ( free ) bryce- 3d lanscape renderer, can also be used for abstracts ( $ 80 ) Adobe photoshop , for abstracts , coloring, anything you can imagine thats 2d.. is even possible to do 3d if you have enough skill... ( exspensive ) jasc paintshoppro, like adobe ps but not as good in my opinion... ( exspensive?) All have trials I believe...