Thanks for your kind words and encouragement @jungwatercolor-- I appreciate your support.

I believe it's important we talk about the nature, psychology and business of art, and that's why I write. Whereas I have considered writing for magazines (and have done so in the past) I work under the same limitations as most others in the art field: a lack of money. And most magazines in the art field have the same essential policy: "We would love to publish your excellent article, but we do not PAY for submissions at this time. However, this will look great on your CV!"

Fact is, I can't pay for groceries at the supermarket with my CV, I need to be paid. Hence, I am now working to-- in a sense-- create my OWN "magazine" through writing articles on Steemit, where at least there is a small chance I might make a few dollars for my efforts. And it doesn't "cost" anybody anything... your upvote had no direct expense to you, for example.

But to return to the main point-- I think there is a lot of joy and happiness in art... I don't do creative things to "purge my pain," but because I really enjoy what I am doing.

Thanks for your reply!