I have a feeling you have the CTH-460 model, you can find the exact model on the underside of your tablet if you want to verify. Mine's a CTL-460, so our tablets are quite similar if I'm correct As Lovin has said, the starter programs that come with the tablet are generally fodder and I myself support SAI as well. It's a great program to start out drawing with since it seems more oriented towards that. It's also has Photoshop Esque elements, but it's less clunky and isn't filled to the brim with filters and brushes you'll most likely not use. Another great utility that I'm sure you'll love is the built in stabilizer. It'll help you draw smooth, consistent lines that's otherwise difficult. I first started out with a high number (13) but have since worked my way down to three and hope to draw without the assistance of the stabilizer in the future. An alternative to SAI, besides Photoshop, is MyPaint and Gimp. Unfortunately I can't really help you out with either of these programs due to the fact that I don't have much experience with them. I'd highly recommend getting SAI, but any other program will be much better than the default which comes with the tablet.