How to draw using photoshop?

Hi
I am an iphone developer and I need to develop some images for my iphone application. Images like a background with gradient, icons, etc.
I am absolutely new to drawing and photoshop and was hoping if someone can guide me in the right direction.
First, is Photoshop the right tool for this kind of stuff? There are so many products and I do not know which one is right for me.
Can someone give me a link to a book or document where I can learn the basics of drawing using photoshop? Many books that i saw, all talked about working with photographs. But all i am interested in is drawing icons for iPhone applications.
Thanks
Anuj

Anuj, it seems that we cross posted: I posted as you were typing your answer, and you might have missed my post number 3 in this thread.
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/26/iphone-psd-vector-kit/ is another resource of GUI elements.
There are also commercial products: http://www.iphonedesigntools.com/
Here are some links on how to design an iPhone app: http://mobileorchard.com/7-iphone-ui-user-interface-design-resources/
http://www.bamboudesign.com/preso/photoshop/iphoneappdesign_Photoshop_PDF.pdf (before retina display)
There is how to draw in Photoshop tutorial per se, but many tutorials on how to draw in real life that could be applied in Photoshop.

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