You don’t have to be one of the greatest painters ever to be a professional painter, or one of the greatest composers ever to be a professional composer. Same way not every business owner is a billionaire.
Either way, even for creative geniuses, painting, composing etc. is still hard work that is often not well-rewarded in their lifetimes.
I wouldn’t dispute it’s work. I would say pursuing it is a choice and extreme point of privilege the majority do not have. So complaining about it is kind of a slap in the face to those without the ability/opportunity. Especially when that complaint at the same time diminishes the their efforts.
You don’t have to be one of the greatest painters ever to be a professional painter, or one of the greatest composers ever to be a professional composer. Same way not every business owner is a billionaire.
Either way, even for creative geniuses, painting, composing etc. is still hard work that is often not well-rewarded in their lifetimes.
I wouldn’t dispute it’s work. I would say pursuing it is a choice and extreme point of privilege the majority do not have. So complaining about it is kind of a slap in the face to those without the ability/opportunity. Especially when that complaint at the same time diminishes the their efforts.