Phil,

I understood it like you meant it.

But still, the first time trying a new technique is challenging. The learning curve can be steep. With practice, Photoshop will work easier, and you'll find new ways of rendering things quicker. Once you have created a template for your future sketches, they will be finished sooner.

I also use a small digital drawing board. It uses a pencil instead of a mouse to move the cursor around. That way, drawing feels more natural, and you can apply all your pencil and blending techniques in Photoshop. Especially nebulae are easier to render, just like working with pencil on paper.

Phil, I hope you'll enjoy digital sketching as much as I do. I'm glad that you joined the sketching forum. Your expertise along with the new 'digital skills' that you gain, can become a very worthy contribution to the whole sketching community.

I'm looking forward to more of your sketches. So feel free to share them with us.