My youngest just got her Masters in Fine Arts - put herself through by working 3 part time jobs.
She’s good and has sold some works, usually enough to pay for materials and a bit more.
BUT she’s also realistic and now has a full time job with a major company as an IT project manager.
She continues to make art on the side hoping that she’s recognized at some time in the future.
Yes. She is wise AND talented. Wise to stay working in a lucrative position and talented enough to see that her heart’s desire to create is recognized. Everything else is just icing on the cake. I have a fine art degree and have never regretted it for a minute. I serve a God who is first of all the Creator of the Universe. (In the beginning when GOD CREATED...)