for almost any new project on the computer it seems the initial learning curve is quite steep. Billie & Snugs have given me their program titles for software. I hope to get one or more this winter & learn a few things..
Naaa, it's fun, trial and error. In the cold of the winter is a good time to stay inside and learn, lol.
There are many free trial animation programs to try out before you decide to buy. I did that but bought Jason's Animation Shop.
But the painting is a whole different thing.