you can make an image of this kind in around 20 minutes in photoshop, having access to stock photo bank and some grunge textures (which are often available as a free download, and they’re less easy to clock than AI art.)
the licensing rules for stock images are a bit different for commercial use, but they’re on a legacy indie label that can afford nice production. it’s disappointing a.f.
if it gets recognized as art by the copyright law it will solidify the stigma against CG illustration which has always been there.
I’m not going to lie I would want to see one of yunger and more impressionable VK acts throw a tantrum similar to this one, tho:
