Art, in and of itself, is a discipline of mind and body. Inspiration means nothing to the practical man. Competitive forces at work driving the practical man. The competition for the almighty dollar. Maybe we are just different types of artists.
Art is always a continuing means to an end.
He can always create more. The work can always be lengthened to assure thoroughness. The two disciplines merely disagree on these ends. Therefore, we disagree on the others life. As the painter begins the face over the landscape, I scan the other works surrounding the easel.