It's 2019 and I'm still using Bryce and just can't find any other program, or application that has all of it's unique capabilities, with the most user friendly interface you can use. I can create my own custom materials, via the importer and integrated material editors. I can also import many various 3D files from other applications. The program has a Tree & Vegetation Lab, Terrain Editor tool and even sky & lighting lab with many settings. It even includes a deep texture editor. There are quite a few possibilities and capabilities! I've watched many David Brinnen tutorials in the beginning. But now I know this program so much more than I did back then. Although, I'm always still discovering a few new capabilities and hidden features. FYI: I'm a traditional award winning artist, painter-photographer and I believe Bryce is a very powerful and relevant tool, even now! It helps me tremendously in my studio!! I can even import my hand painted backgrounds and also 2D painted objects, usually as a 2D face. I add them and other 3D objects in a scene, including some terrains and meshes. If you look at my my art gallery online, located on my website, at: www.danseitzinger.com you will see how much this application truly helped me develop my artwork. I'm a Bryce user forever :-) Artist, Dan Seitzinger - My website: www.danseitzinger.com