has money ruined art?

Instead of artists creating to share an idea or view of the world... Don't artists create art for a pay check? Doesn't this lead to us only caring to produce goods to make a product off of? Is all art just products in a market these days?

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SW-User

Art is commission. I buy art from peoplease or have them draw ne things as I don't have that talent. There are some really talented artists in the Philippines

DontMindMe · 31-35, M

But are they truly expressing themselves through their work or are they doing it for money? At what point does it stop being art and become a commedity designed for consumption?

SW-User

@DontMindMe they do pretty good work so it's not all about money but an enjoyment

DontMindMe · 31-35, M

I still just think it's kinda tainted..

They may still enjoy their job, but is it the same?

Does a photographer work the same when they are shooting a wedding as when they are shooting nature for their own collection and portfolio?

Or do they work differently and with more love of the art when they don't do it for money and a job?