[tszyn]

Making a work of art takes a lot of discipline and, often, drudgery. There are many tasks which are not enjoyable in the least bit. There's burnout, depression, writer's block. Many (most?) great works of art got completed only because their authors knew they had to complete them to make a living.

Furthermore, enjoyment that comes from creating art requires your more basic needs to be satisfied (food, shelter, sleep, health, etc.). We can't just pay artists nothing and expect them to enjoy their art they way they would if their basic needs were satisfied. How much art can you create if your stomach is empty, if you're worrying about being able to afford your child's healthcare, if you come back tired at 6 pm from your day job?