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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ghost2020" data-source="post: 8008004" data-attributes="member: 6786">I used to be a graphic artist. I've done freelancing and worked as a house artist. Both were difficult, lots of harsh criticism and downright rude people.The money was not good, at all, but i loved the creative process and seeing a project come alive.I can relate to a large chunk of this. I did eventually decide to change careers as I wasn't making much more than my part time job that I had stocking grocery shelves.I admire, and respect the people in this industry to lengths they'll never know. I have purchased thousands and thousands of books over the years to show my support. I am so thankful that this industry and hobby exists, it has given me life long friendships, memories, ideas, inspiration and joy without limit.It breaks my heart that artists and designers struggle. I have musician friends and they make their songs and albums out of the love of the music and the craft. They have accepted it will never make them any more money than they can earn playing in weekend cover bands. Hopefully we'll arrive at some kind of society where art based jobs are sure fire career choices, someday.Until then i will buy gorgeous hardcover books, well designed PDFs, accessories, and play as often as I can (which isn't too often).</blockquote>