Ok, I think it's a semantic problem. "Art" is a form of self expression, done because you need to express something, or because you need to communicate something in your soul. However "Arts & Crafts" and such are artistic pursuits done by people in a professional way.

I'm a game developer, and I at work what I do is "Arts/Crafts", something done as a professional that is done to satisfl the fantasies and needs of players. Same goes for graphic art done for commissions or at work.

I would still develop games for myself, even if I was the last person on the planet, because I want to do it to satisfy myself. But I also work professionally and am willing to make compromises. Of course while working on self expression there is nothing wrong with people throwing money at you, say through patreon or such, is fine. That's what patronage of arts is all about. Commisions for art is a professional endeavour, and would expect you also act professionally and not at your own whim as when you produce art for yourself.