"These paintings have zero artistic value" is quite an harsh judgement, especially when defining the "artistic value" is so subjective. It's not like commissio

"These paintings have zero artistic value" is quite an harsh judgement, especially when defining the "artistic value" is so subjective. It's not like commissioned painting is a new thing, and it yielded some masterpieces. Bringing it to a broader audience can be beneficial for artists themselves. I remember seeing an interview of an African artist who was telling the journalist that before she gained some fame in her country she was living in quite a precarious financial situation. I think there's definitely some merit to such a service if it might help some artists in similar situations, as by solidifying a source of income, they could then devote themselves to paint things they really want to paint.