They do. The article gives an unfair impression of Dafen. It isn't just these assembly lines of mechanical make-work to churn out thousands of what essentiall

They do. The article gives an unfair impression of Dafen. It isn't just these assembly lines of mechanical make-work to churn out thousands of what essentially have more in common with a numbered print than a bespoke painting. There are also hundreds of smaller shops, and thousands of individual artists who do direct commission work for customers and patrons. There are also formal galleries with beautiful collections of truly fine pieces. It's a sight to behold, for sure. My favorite painting from there is about 3'x4'and cost about $190. I then paid about $400 to have it re-stretched and framed when I got home. :-/