One other thought: From what I’ve seen (e.g., ACR) after an adjustment is applied, it remains a dynamic thing. You can go back and further adjust it, post-brushing. So, to compare:
ART / mask
- Create / refine the mask(s)
- Make the adjustment(s)
- Change the mask / adjustments as needed later to refine
ACR-ish / brush
- Define the adjustment type / details and assign to a brush
- Brush on the adjustment
- Refine the adjustment as needed later
- And possibly ?? Add more adjustments later using the same brush
So, there’s a lot of similarity but also a few key differences.
Anyway, just random thinking…