Well, I can't say that I am an artist or any sort, but I gave up my career for my sanity, which has to count for something. I do miss the income, but I don't miss the stress and general wear and tear on my life.

I also want to say that I think anyone who calls art a "hobby" is just wrong, and frankly insulting. And stress for something you love is different from stress for something you put up with or loathe. Because the stress of something you love is mitigated by those moments of satisfaction when you know you've created something. Just sayin'.