[Marta Prime]

Michael,

I don't know where the quote came from, but I once heard that to be happy in life, you need to choose something you love to do, then figure out a way to make money at it! (Unless of course you are independently wealthy.)

If my mechanic fixed my car and it doesn't run right, I take it back and tell him to fix it. If my dentist fills my tooth and it still hurts, I go back and tell him to fix it. If someone told me I did not get something right in a portrait that I have done, I would fix it. I know there are horror stories out there about picky clients, but for the most part, people are very pleased.
As Cynthia has pointed out in the past, this forum is for everyone. It is interesting to swap ideas, stories, and techniques. And to sword play a bit...as long as it is kept tasteful. But you must be prepared to encounter artists that experience the creative euphoria you talk about, and have good business sense to go along with it.