This is what would be classed today as high-quality commercial art, the kind that you used to find in the pages of the slicks like Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Look. It's very well done, technically, but it lacks inspiration and has nothing original or important to say. But there's nothing wrong with enjoying it for what it is -- paintings of beautiful women.
I would argue that nowadays, being original is getting close to impossible
Meaning, the only original stuff is ugly or just badly done (because it was not done so badly before)
So, I do not value being original, I value something that is pleasing and shows the skills of the author
But, hey, freedom and the like, so.... you are welcome
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