These days it’s barely even skills. Just select a box above the baby and use the generative AI feature to ask it for a spaceship and regenerate until it looks decent.
Back in my day we had to generate our realistic Photoshop jobs with our own blood, sweat, and tears.
I legitimately credit Compiz and CCSM for kick-starting my obsession with FOSS and probably doubling or more my salary by getting me on Linux earlier in life.