What drawing software should I use? (because Paint sucks.)

I recommend the free version of GraphicsGale, hands down.
It can be used for animation as well, similar to easytoon cept colors.
http://www.humanbalance.net/gale/us/

If you don't like it there's also OpenCanvas 1.1 English Version.
http://wistinga.online.fr/opencanvas/

I wish you luck.