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the difference between fine art and illustration is nothing more than the economic class of the artist making it and that of their patrons.

it really isn't like that in most cases. full transparency I *do* come from wealth, but all of my ex classmates that went on to do fine arts were and are broke. I think it's the illusion of every 'artist does a shockingly boring and easy art to sell to collectors' news we get.

--and had help covering studio rent while not being forced to work a full time job like most people. Like yeah you can be broke and find ways to make fine art, but without connections or "financial freedom" it's just not likely going to happen for you.