Hi Chris, thanks for the supportive words!
Yes, it's much easier when we don't give a flip as to whether it makes money or not. I have probably shared twenty million words for free, but it never stopped me from writing... it happens to be a delightful thing that there's a reward here, but it's not-- and never will be-- the determining factor. Art is a little different because there's a cost of supplies there... and I'd sort of "expect" to at least be able to make that back, otherwise it gets depressing.