What are some of the best Art related tools and programs going today?
Stick with the free ones, at least until you are a professional making enough to pay for software that better meets your needs. Krita, Opentoonz, Blender, Photopea, Sketchbook, Firealpaca, Gimp, Paint.net, Inkscape, Sumo, I think they are all free. Most should meet your needs.