Yes yes true that's why I tell every one to use MS paint. I tried graphics gale and photoshop but I always go back to good old MS paint. Some artist think having the most fancy tools will magically make then awesome.
"Oh I'll buy a $80 tablet and the latest photshop" next thing they know there wondering why there are is not getting any better. Practice is what makes you better not fancy tools but tell that to some people.
I mean mostly with pixel art but I don't use photoshop any more. I abandoned it for paint tool SAI two years ago. You wed designs are really professional I'm very impressed. You do ever take commission?