So I decided to google which program serves the best for creating graphics. Note that the term graphic may not be specific enough or addressing the right thing I want to make. Originally I wanted to make abstract images but now I think graphics are what I'm going for. You know when you type "clipart" after words in google images.
I found a link to The 5 Best Open Source Graphic Programs. I figured open source in short meant free but I googled it just to check. "o·pen-source adjective- COMPUTING denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified." I was right.
I will be taking a look at the top 2 and getting back on their ease and my ability to figure them out/ design what I intend to.