I have been LA for 10+yrs...have seen it blossom over time. It has been, in my experience, a constantly learning thing. Someone/thing always comes up with a better way/tool to do something and there we are-practicing it.......Pantos have really developed into wonderful all over designs....my theory is why work at it when you can "copy" what someone else designed and have it look great. But, I do love to "play" on others too. Just take your time, perfect each process as best as you can, don't feel bad if something eludes you today, because maybe tomorrow you brain and hand will work together and it will come out fine.......