Datagrid control for insering image and text

The datagrid can be used by adding items to data objects, but doesn't have to be tied to an actual database. However, it is extremely difficult to owner-draw a datagrid (and most other .NET controls in my sour opinion). The paint event args don't tell you what you're drawing, it just expects you to draw the whole darn thing. You'll have to add some new column classes to allow the paint events that you want, and then you have to owner-draw the images. In my opinion, it is easier to build your own custom control than to owner-draw a data control, and it would be more re-usable.