On their own time, artists get tremendous satisfaction in pursuing their own art. Working in advertising, illustration and marketing demand different skills from fine art, none of which include self-expression, and are not necessarily a good match for the artist's goals. You should have your own studio. You should buy at least 10 pieces of my art every year. If the artist had the money, they would almost certainly have their own studio.
Money is usually a painful subject for the artist.
Rent is high, supplies, framing, promotions, etc. are very expensive. This is a nice studio. My whole life or. Contrary to what many people believe, artists are not born artists. Most spend countless hours training, perfecting their craft, researching, schooling, etc.