Also, even if it isnt as good as real artists, I don't expect short-sighted execs and management to understand that. The goal for them is to cut costs whatever it takes, the quality of the product doesnt matter as long as they dont have to pay you.

I wouldn't be surprised in 5 years or so, they'll realize their golden goose is just a duck in gold paint, and then end up trying to rehire people but for less pay than they laid them off for.