In the real world, painting was extremely expensive as a hobby since the paints were often made with expensive ground gem stones or rare bugs. It was a common hobby for rich women and many of the great masters earned money to work on their own projects by tutoring rich women in painting and drawing.
The noble women were not supposed to earn money from this hobby, just enjoy it.
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In the real world, painting was extremely expensive as a hobby since the paints were often made with expensive ground gem stones or rare bugs. It was a common hobby for rich women and many of the great masters earned money to work on their own projects by tutoring rich women in painting and drawing.
The noble women were not supposed to earn money from this hobby, just enjoy it.