Welcome Papabear. I'm also new at Maya, but gaining solid ground with allot, and I mean A-LOT of commitment. Best of luck. It's a real love affair with this program. Be ready to eat breath and sleep it. it becomes as addictive as a crazy but extremely hot ex-girlfriend that you can't stay away from no matter how many times she throws pots and pans at you. Because nobody throws those kinds of pots and pans. Nobody. "Maya...driving artists insane since 1998." yea.. I started creating my first 3D objects like swords, balloons and I need more practice and I'll agree with you, after I finished something even if it wasn't good, it makes me very happy and excited to do more thank you for the welcome