wow, gang...i make money off of art. mostly i do 4 color print jobs of menus, flyers...such fun. woohoo....and, the best part is: there is no work involved. most of the folks who buy my services want pretty much the same thing they used last year/10 years ago. of course, they all want it yesterday. then there are the website designs. okay, cool, lots of pet growers, here. "king fluffy of siamerica look prettier than he is....I COULD NOT!!! GET A DECENT SHOT OF HIM....HE'S SO HIGH STRUNG. then, there is the paralegal side of what i do.....i wasted hour upon hour upon re-inacting an accident scenario for a legal firm, who basically ripped me off....they took the stills and did not pay me. i'm a "hobbyist" too. even though, i earn money with my art work. because, when the day is said and done....i come home to my parrot, my computer, AND DO WHATEVER THE HELL FEELS GOOD. however, i am humble enough to NOT ask for my own "hobby" gallery. i am satisfied to occasionally get a glimpse of works by picky, or rio, archangel gabriel...etc. when i see such good works....i feel like a beginner. and, i look, and, look, and try my best to learn from what i see. and, yeah, i have a master's degree in fine and applied art. that and 50 cents will get me a phone call.