I'd suggest quitting vb6 after you learn most of it, and moving onto C++, or PHP, i hear they are very much alike, and php is a bit easier.

Learn php, than step into c++, or just cut straight to C++. Programming / GFX Designs, are not hard at all, I've known about 7 different programming languages (the basics) since I was about 12 (15 now) although I've totally forgotten c++ and vb6 because i havent used them in so long.

For graphics design, theroot42.org, carbonfour.com, Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! .com, bluesfear.com (newb site, good tuts though), spoono.com, and alot more, just follow the affiliate links.

I suggest getting into GFX, programming is so boring..