I like software that is easy to learn, but also software that I can grow into as I become more experienced.

A dual GUI may be the way to go, like a mode that only exposes the advanced features when requested. Or maybe a MoI "Lite" version for the artists and a full-featured version for those who need more.

Software packages always need to evolve; otherwise they die as competitors fill the need and take over. The trick that Michael has managed to handle well so far is keeping the goals and intended user in mind while incorporating new features.

Ed