> there isn't enough people today to dedicate their time to art. The vast majority of art usually isn't profitable. There are only so many people, families, bu

> there isn't enough people today to dedicate their time to art. The vast majority of art usually isn't profitable. There are only so many people, families, businesses and organizations that will commission portraits, sculptures, lavish architecture etc. Look at how many graphic designers there are who have to essentially do free work just to get considered for hire so they can do a campaign to sell laundry detergent. > With all these menial jobs taken up, maybe even more people will turn to custom crafts and trades. Where what I'm paying for is the creativity and uniqueness of the objects I'm buying. There's etsy where artists and stay at home moms try to tap in the craft and 'artisanal' product market. There are many people trying to do just that.