When I do tuts that can't be printed out, this is how I have my screen set up. The browser in one half and PSP or other program in the other half. That way both can be scrolled when they need to and you don't have to switch back and forth between screens. I tend to get myself confused that way LOL
The screen shot of my PSP shows how I normally have my brush set. I also copy the color chart so when I need to select a color, I hit the cnrl key to get my eyedropper.
I also use my soften tool alot when I shade, it makes it a bit softer. The soften tool is shown depressed in the PSP screenshot.