bcdeb,

You'll catch up a lot sooner than you think.

Although I'm a graphic designer by profession, I have never used a vector program for illustrations prior to Xara X. Admittedly, my graphics are humble compared to others in the Gallery, but sometimes it astounds me that I am capable of such illustrations.

You'll find that you can get incredible results with the minimum of time, effort and expertise. That's what I love about Xara X.