Unfortunately, artists also need to do their part for a social media engagement point of view. Consistent art releases (what ever is reasonable). Engaging with user, doing live streams, etc.

The effort goes in first, then the users will reward them I think.

Out of anyone who actually produces content on nostr, you might be the only consistent one.

There is also a trend of valuing developers work more at this time of nostr’s life. Not sure how long this will last.