What are the pros and cons of being an artisan

Pros:

You can express what you paint and how you feel through artYou can create any type of art or material of your desireYou can create things with any material you have around the house (kinda like DIY)Artisans aren't only just artists, they are people who do skilled works like baking, making clothing, toys, etc., so there is a variety of things you can do as an artisan

Cons:

Most artisans who are really skilled get paid a lot, but those who are less specialized and aren't diverse in what they do get paid only a small amountWhen you aren't working, you are not getting paid

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