It definitely does happen with these "Artist project" type games like Sea Wolves, Mounting Olympus, ect.
Which is why it bothers me all the more. It's always
amazing art. Art that deserves to be used in
something. Something more than just nice pictures to look at. Characters, a world, the beauty is there from these talented individuals. But there's no proper game to ever match it.
If I just had the funds. I would try to scoop all these artist up. Make sure something is made to match that quality. But the bank account don't match them aspirations.
Least not yet!.... hopefully!
But for now, one can dream, I suppose....