Are artists masters of their fate?

[Dirtbag]

Their livelihood depends on people. No matter how prolific or creative an artist is, they still need to be accepted. And surely not all minds are compatible with those of the world. Are some artists simply doomed to fail? A doctor can get a degree and be accepted by society. But what can an artist get? What can they do to become a part of the economic system that feeds our life? Can we blame pop musicians and genre-huggers for pandering to the public? They're just being rational. They're just making what people buy.

I have to go now. I'm sorry if it sounds rushed. I'm curious but I'm also late.