http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/arts/design/15cott.html

"At the same time, if the example of past crises holds true, artists can also take over the factory, make the art industry their own. Collectively and individually they can customize the machinery, alter the modes of distribution, adjust the rate of production to allow for organic growth, for shifts in purpose and direction. They can daydream and concentrate. They can make nothing for a while, or make something and make it wrong, and fail in peace, and start again."

So even though I'll be a poor artist, this is the best time to be an artist because I'll have the most control over my ideas!!