True Fact: He is pretty.
Have you looked into other stuff besides GIMP? I know that's the one most people say, but I like to use Paint.net. It's a bit simpler, kinda like a way better upgrade of MS Paint with layers and transparency and color manipulation and all that, plus it has a way smoother interface. That's just my preference though. If you'd like a real drawing tool, you can get a demo of Paint Tool SAI 2 which can hook into a tablet, so that's cool.