Well, I started by just getting the CS3 verision of photoshop and CS3 version of Dreamweaver. From there I just messed around at first with premade PSD files and seen what I could do better by messing with the settings, gettting all clicker happy (good thing there is an undo button). After that, I went on tutorial hunts to see what I could learn from videos...I practice at least once a day what Ive learned to make sure I know it by heart. I also do free work to family and friends to gain even more practice. In design, I swear you'll learn something new everyday.