I disagree, brushes are not the best way to make a signature, and filters can really add to a signature if you know how to use them. if im right, cad didnt say it was the best way, he just told him to get some brushes and do some tuts. TBH, if you cant brush, you cant do smack. i started with filter things and rubbish animation and advanced to brushes, and then other stuff. im still not much better( :( ), but i can do bits and peices when i need to.