The Impressionists had to fight the gallery system for many years before becoming accepted. One of their methods of fighting was to band together and hold their own shows.

Can a nasty, horrible person still produce good quality, uplifting and inspirational work?

You have to control, focus and temper the strength. Uncontrolled strength is usually an explosion. Sometimes on the other hand let it explode and pick up the pieces.

One can be a technical master - full of craftsmanship, but not in most senses an artistic master.

Shall I throw away the materials and time paying homage to the perfectionist - knowing that nothing is ever perfect and also knowing that redoing yesterday is not always proceeding to tomorrow's discovery? What an eternal debate!

Artists should be self-aware of their work and their potential places in people's lives and make their decisions accordingly.

Art is ultimately schizophrenic.