Here's a clip of Saul Bass, one of my (ok, everyone's,) all time favorite designers/image makers (hello amazing title sequences!) discussing making money vs. quality work.
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Being in the business of drawing things for money, I think about this a lot. The push and pull between creating beautiful things, while actually making a living. Depending on the project and client there can be a lot of give and take. The goal is to do my best to consistently marry the two. Any thoughts?
Video found through the wonderful illustrator Tim Gough's site.