In the shop, we have a saying: "Power tools allow you to screw up a project far faster and more thoroughly than you ever could by hand." All CG software has one, and only one, advantage over "traditional" artists tools. It is easier and cheaper to fix a mistake. That't it. BTW: by the original criteria implied, any "traditional" or "real" artist must use a chewed reed, or the tip of the tail of an animal they killed, dressed, and butchered with stone tools, roasted over an open fire, and ate. If they want to use an air brush, they must fill their mouths with paint and spray it that way... ...otherwise, I won't consider it "real" art...just crap... ;^P