Instead of focusing on arguing with people who say no, it might be easier to get near the people who like to say yes.
You get to keep making art as long as you are willing to make the choices that let you make your art.
Gifts are not favors. If you expect something in return, it's not a gift.
What I mean by art is the human act of doing something that connects us to someone else
People are not afraid of failure, they're afraid of blame.
In general, organizations are afraid to fire customers, no matter how unreasonable. This is a mistake. It's good for you.