I guess I'm not sure enough about what GDI is. I picked up on the fact that you wanted to do simple graphics and I was able to use this without any API knowledge at all. You don't have to use it, but it is a suggestion.
P.S. - Thanks and your welcome PerFnurt.
P.S.S. - I'm working on a Risk game with this library. If anyone wants to see the code when I'm done to help learn the library, just ask.
P.S.S.S. - Nothing else, I just wanted 3 S's.