I decided to give Paint tool sai another go. This time, instead of trying to use it like photoshop, I approached it like I was using muro (In other words, I approached it like I had no idea how to use it.)
I think I like working differently. I'll have to try this with something else and take more time with it.
I use SAI every day for my comic Fred, if you have any questions about it I'm game. Unfortunately the answer to several questions regarding SAI is "No unfortunately it doesn't have a tool like that." but I've found ways to compensate for many of its shortcomings.
I've always liked the end results of other people's work with paint packages, but I've never liked using them myself. It never feels like there's enough control over what you're putting on the canvas.
It never feels like there's enough control over what you're putting on the canvas.