Do you have GIMP?
I find that I can play with objects in Paint3D, readjust afterwards in Paint, and then go to GIMP for weird effects. I just love GIMP.
All of these are free.
I am so happy you decided to try these. Can't believe what you did with those tools. Now I see what you saw in your mind. Wunderbar!
Thank you. Never heard of it. Appreciate your tipps.
edit: Altered completely that thing! LOL. what fun!
source: Von Unbekannt - Unbekannt, Gemeinfrei, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9393634