Keep in mind that Painter is an extension of natural media, not a replacement. If you're a natural media-savvy artist who is new to Painter, your results will be wondrous. Here's a quiz. A Millionaire would pose a problem, be aware that Painter, with all its digital wizardry, will not transform a wannabe into an artist. The haphazard applying of effects, filters, smears, and distortions to an image does not an artist make.
Painter is but a tool and an exceptional one to be sure.
To work intuitively, by definition, you are performing without thought. To get to this stage of spontaneous creation, however, requires dedication. This mature version of Painter is an ideal choice for beginning your art education with a digital medium. Just plan on working with this big program a lot. No brushes were used.