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❓Cryptoart Question of the Week ❓

Finding a balance between passion and profit is a constant struggle in the arts. It’s easy to get lost in one and lose sight of the other.

How can we balance passion and profit in the art world? Is it possible to do both well?

Please tag your replies with #CAQOTW.

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That’s a powerful realization. Having the day job as a safety net sounds like it gives you the freedom to honor the art without the pressure. Do you feel like stepping away from full-time cryptoart will allowed you to rediscover the joy in the process? #CAQOTW

I've spent a little under two of the last four years as a full time cryptoartist. The inconsistent sales meant that my need for profit often drove my minting decisions. So I made the choice to get a dayjob. Now I wont be forced to make new drops just because I need the money. I can make sure the project is fully conceived and completed, not rushed.

I've learned to never second guess myself out here. But I've also learned it kind of sucks to make minting decisions out of desperation. It has a tendency to be self-sabotaging.

I love what @tinyrainboot expressed in this reflection, and I completely resonate with her “frustration.” Here are some of my thoughts on the what is going on right now with all these platforms:

I believe that we, as artists, are being exploited by platforms that were supposed to bring positive change. It's frustrating. It feels like they are drifting away from the original ethos of Web3—the idea of a decentralized space where artists could truly thrive and be valued—and edging closer to the same old practices. Instead of breaking away from the systems that undervalue art and artists, these platforms seem to be repeating them, rebranding the old under the guise of something “new”

I believe that to truly evolve into something better, we have to unbecome the old. These platforms had the chance to create something radically different, but instead, they’ve chosen the “art of life”, using art as just another commodity for the system, rather than the…

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decouple 'art' from 'market' by giving everyone a basic income so they can have the time to create something beautiful they know in their heart is possible . that will be  transformative . and adding a cast from @eduardmsmr that is a quote from a cast of @tinyrainboot about the current state of /cryptoart .
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Interesting take on how basic income could free artists to create more authentically. Do you think removing market pressures would stifle innovation, or would it unleash even more creative potential? #CAQOTW

decouple 'art' from 'market' by giving everyone a basic income so they can have the time to create something beautiful they know in their heart is possible . that will be  transformative . and adding a cast from @eduardmsmr that is a quote from a cast of @tinyrainboot about the current state of /cryptoart .
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https://warpcast.com/eduardmsmr/0xa51f9deb

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Freelancing can definitely provide financial stability while nurturing the art on the side. But do you ever wonder if that split focus might limit the full potential of either path? #CAQOTW

A common approach is freelance for money, art on the side

If art generates enough, then quit or scale back freelancing

Some decide not to compromise the passion / purity of their art (totally fair)

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You’ve touched on something I’ve considered but haven’t fully embraced—how the potential for profit can actually fuel creativity in ways I’ve been reluctant to acknowledge. It’s making me rethink things. #CAQOTW

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I've found that profit as a motivator is what can really spur the deep dives and fanatical obsessive large-scale projects that just "for art's sake" can't. I would love to fixate and produce art that is just because I need to make it all the time, but beyond a certain threshold (if you have a family) it just becomes selfish indulgence.

Personally, I believe it is possible to find and maintain a balance between both worlds. On the artistic side, I think the answer lies in self-confidence, and with that, expressing the artist's soul (you must be prepared as an artist to reflect yourself in your work). As for monetization, the important thing is to keep moving and speak for your art as much as your art speaks for you. In conclusion, for me, the common factor is confidence, followed by sincerity with oneself.
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great conversation topic, the ultimate struggle for an artist

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Going all in on passion for massive profit is bold! Do you think chasing that extreme can fuel creativity, or does it risk burning out the drive? #CAQOTW

I’m going for imbalance. I want to leverage my passion for 9999X profit, but that’s just me.

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Absolutely! It’s that sweet spot between passion and profit that keeps us striving. Do you think the key is in refining how we define "success" as artists? #CAQOTW

It's definitely a tough balancing act! #CAQOTW Honestly, I think it's possible to do both well, but it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Passion drives the art, but profit is necessary to sustain it. Finding that sweet spot where you can create what you love while still making a living can be a challenge, but it's worth it in the end. Don't give up, keep pushing forward!