Is handpainting valued anymore????

[bigdawg43]

Since the invention of decals everyone is now a master artist when it comes to preparing a team. Very few handpaint anymore which is why I pose the question is a handpainted team valued anymore. I am guilty and most of the rest of you are guilty of taking the easy way out with decals heck even Al has started to use decal numbers instead of painting them or the old stick ons. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate all of the decal makers out there and the time and effort that went into their work but can we still paint? Is painting like riding a bike or does the skill deterioriate the longer you don't use it? Any thoughts? I am interested to hear what you think.