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Originally Posted by Almighty Colin
Making a living is not incompatible with great art.
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Why not? Just because one is being paid for it doesn't make it any more or less good. I've seen plenty of work done by "starving artists" that sucks ass. Stuff that is completely uninspired, unevoking, unthoughful and talentless. I've also seen amazing inspired, evoking, thoughful and highly talented pieces from professionals. It is possible to get paid, but still create art for the right reasons. It is when an artist loses sight of those reasons that his art deteriorates.
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