For most of my career there was a clear line between "3D artist" and "tool developer." If the software I used every day was missing a feature, or doing something in a way that cost me time on every project, my options were limited. I could wait for the vendor to ship it, which usually meant years. I could post on a forum and hope somebody with a CS degree and free time built it for fun. Or I could try to learn Python deep enough to write the thing myself, which for most working artists meant...

A custom shoe I designed myself. Perfect for working from home or exploring your neighborhood. Design in Modo, textured in Substance Painter