Are all 3D tools archaic?

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I've been downloading demos, and none of them seem too good for making 3d models. They are mostly extremely expensive, very difficult to use. They remind me a bit of the first 2D painting tools.

The actual modelling bit is slightly better, but when it comes to the texturing bit well, it's not exactly what I'd call friendly.

My question is: Is there a way to directly paint on the model?