The first half of this, about criticism and how it shapes art was fascinating. To then go on and list canonized artists whose work will have unattainable price

The first half of this, about criticism and how it shapes art was fascinating. To then go on and list canonized artists whose work will have unattainable prices is revolting. It's a bit of self referential irony. The title, is a farce as well... Bob Ross is rolling over in his grave right now! Learn to paint, do it badly, or find its something you can do well. Buy what you like, locally, and hang it on the wall of your house. It's HN, we all have those friends who think that what we do is magic, that we are some sort of tech priest class or wizards. It's a skill, some of us have a knack for it. Art is just the same, every one can few will be great, lots can be serviceable. Now go make something!