New switcher looking for a medium-powered graphics app

I'm new to the Mac and I'm looking for a reasonably easy to use graphics app.
Bar this problem I'm so happy with the iMac I've had for just over a week I could cry. It's bloody wonderful (sorry, I'm English).
I've used the GIMP before but to be honest it's almost painful. What I'm really after is something close to Paint Shop Pro on Windows, in other words, a medium-powered graphics app. I just need to:
Re-size a graphic
Add anti-alias text and rotate et al
Cut/Paste whatever
Increase/decrease colours
I'm sure you get the general idea. Free or open source would be nice but I'm quite willing to pay for something that'll just do what I'm after.
Thanks.

In order of price here are some suggestions:
Seashore (free)
Graphic Coverter ($45 approx)
Acorn ($50 approx)
Photoshop Elements ($75 approx)
There are many, many other options. Search on MacUpdate.
Regards
TD

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