Originally Posted by
Bicycle Hobo
The bane of the Arts & Crafts movement is that one needs to either the luxury of a financial backer similar to the wealthy royalty of past centuries to support you as you create whatever that you do. While it is possible to get a few dollars for your trouble, it is not enough to live on in a first world country.
That's just plain baloney. The world is full of self-sustaining artists and craftsmen who are merely hard working, self-confident, talented people who never lose sight of their goals. They are happy, creative souls, loving what they do and doing what they love. It doesn't get better than that. I've known these people all my life...friends, relatives, neighbors and aquaintences...and not a single one has ever had a benefactor or patron.
Your bitterness about life is palpable and, in reality, should have no bearing at all on the future direction others reading this thread may take. Open the shutters and let some sunlight into your world. You'll live longer and enjoy it more.
