Author here. I didn't think of them - most digital arts or however it is called students I know get a copy of the current master suite from their university.
Since the creative work is done by other people I am not fully aware of all the advantages and differences, so your analogy is likely better - even if Gimp fans will likely disagree ;)
Since the creative work is done by other people I am not fully aware of all the advantages and differences, so your analogy is likely better - even if Gimp fans will likely disagree ;)