I've been running an AI Art Generator for a few years called NightCafe Creator and we do most of what you suggested here. We run on a managed Kubernetes provide

I've been running an AI Art Generator for a few years called NightCafe Creator and we do most of what you suggested here. We run on a managed Kubernetes provider called Coreweave Cloud, that provides nodes with good GPUs for a good price. From experience I can tell you that fewer people will buy prints than you'd expect (that was my original business idea) BUT more people will pay just to create the art than you'd expect. I just launched VQGAN+CLIP on NightCafe Creator on Show HN (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28081130 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28081130) and a commenter directed me here. I'm impressed that the OP here has managed to get this done in such a short time (since VQGAN+CLIP is still quite new). Since you left such thoughtful feedback here, I'd be keen to get your thoughts on my own version.