Art is used in a variety of fields, not just fine art (which I personally can't stand). Graphic design, advertisements, storyboarding for any sort of video or animated product, web design, technical drawing (including for medical, scientific, and engineering purposes), architecture, the list goes on and on...
Moreover, artists spend hours working on technical skills, learning muscle groups and drawing techniques and otherwise, and often work very low wages in a high effort, highly competitive field. There are many online artists who work under minimum wage. You also have to have good business skills in order to be a successful artist.
So no, art doesn't contribute "nothing", and it isn't something everyone can do. It takes tremendous effort, discipline, and skill, particularly in the commercial field. You can bet just about anything with a design had an artist behind it. And while it's possible to make enough to live off of in art, you certainly won't be rich. Moreover, most freelance artists don't have good health insurance, meaning that if you get injuries (most commonly, wrist injuries), it's hard to be covered.
Is it normal that I hate artists?
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Art is used in a variety of fields, not just fine art (which I personally can't stand). Graphic design, advertisements, storyboarding for any sort of video or animated product, web design, technical drawing (including for medical, scientific, and engineering purposes), architecture, the list goes on and on...
Moreover, artists spend hours working on technical skills, learning muscle groups and drawing techniques and otherwise, and often work very low wages in a high effort, highly competitive field. There are many online artists who work under minimum wage. You also have to have good business skills in order to be a successful artist.
So no, art doesn't contribute "nothing", and it isn't something everyone can do. It takes tremendous effort, discipline, and skill, particularly in the commercial field. You can bet just about anything with a design had an artist behind it. And while it's possible to make enough to live off of in art, you certainly won't be rich. Moreover, most freelance artists don't have good health insurance, meaning that if you get injuries (most commonly, wrist injuries), it's hard to be covered.