The most common reason to skip Photoshop is its cost. In this post, we'll look at why Photoshop is overkill and why you'll probably be happier with MS Paint, especially if you're a beginner. Photoshop is often overkill, and a surprising number of people would actually be happier with a simpler app like MS Paint. It's objectively better than MS Paint - but that doesn't mean it's better for you.
To be clear, Photoshop absolutely has its place in the world of art and photography.
