@ms_o YES, THIS!!! Art can (and should) sometimes be completely for its own sake, or for the artists' enjoyment. I'm glad you were able to recognize it and set a boundary. <3

The idea of art having to be monetized nearly made me quit photography. I felt like my work was only valid if I was marketing and selling it, rather than just letting it be what it is - something I love.

Capitalism tries to suck the joy out of everything, dammit!