TLTR.

I am a bit of an all-in-one developer/artist/designer/writer.  I make my own graphics, sound, music, and level designs.  I write my own stories.  However, time does not permit me to do all those things, so I sometimes look for help.  I have a tendency to hold other people to my own standards, though.  For example, if you are my game's artist, I expect around the same quality I would provide someone.  If the art is not quality work in my eyes, it just is not going to be put into my game.  I have pride in my work.

I agree that a lot of artists are taken advantage of.  The same can be said about musicians and programmers and even writers... especially writers!