Astute observation Poe. =^^=It sounds like you're feeling the burnout that can sometimes happen when someone takes a hobby they're passionate about and try to turn it into a job. What used to be fun becomes work instead, and work sucks.
Every once in a while I get on this kick about how expensive cosplay really is and I just feel so terrible. So, if I could make a profit cosplaying, it's a very appealing thought.
Like, do you guys know how expensive this is...??
Bayonetta tab (thus far):
Shoes - $45
Wig - $45
Body suit fabric - $60
Guns - $23
Gloves - $5
Gold accents - $5
Total: $183
And I still need to buy the rest of the fabric for the crazy hair sleeves, her glasses and all of the chains. And chains are EXPENSIVE. I bet I will near $300 when all is said and done. And this is just one costume. One, out of the many I try to do in a year. And that...hurts my poor bank account....*weeping*
So, I hope it's understood why selling prints and making a profit out of this is appealing.
But that's not what I want. I don't want this to be a job...I want fun! Waaa! See, see why I'm so conflicted.