Why artists are key to future of publishing

"Artists are like the shamen of our society,"

This article reconfirms everything I believe in and tell myself everyday when things get tough. Granted, my images are not controversial nor it will be viewed 1.3 billion times (cross my fingers, maybe someday) but I hope it will at least affect people in some way. I love my craft. I love sketching, illustrating, story telling. Some days less, other days more. I know I love it. 

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/why-artists-are-key-to-future-of-publishing/story-e6frg8n6-1226734311500