quality issue in AI image

the Bible doesn’t mention exactly what kind of fruit was used (it might have been a banana), but it’s generally spoken of as being an apple. The moderator might have taken this into consideration. Even overlooking little things like that shown below can result in a refusal, and the shadows, particularly the background and hair, could stand to be opened up a bit.

Thank you for the detailed feedback!

To clarify, the fruit is indeed intended to be a pomegranate—I will refine its shape and details to make that unmistakable. I will also clean up the anatomical issues with the shoulder artifacts and vein placement.

Regarding the soft faces and textures: does this mean stock platforms like Adobe Stock leave little room for intentional artistic choices, such as soft blending or expressive brushwork, if the review system expects photographic sharpness across the board?

On a technical level, how can one successfully pass inspection with a painterly style? When zoomed in at 100%, deliberate soft blending or textured brushstrokes often seem to get flagged as blurriness, lack of focus, or noise. What are the best practices or technical thresholds for keeping that authentic digital paint aesthetic while convincing reviewers that it is an intentional style rather than a quality defect?

Thanks again for your time and insights!

The illustration turned out really nice. One thing I noticed is that, on the center-left of the image, some of the pink flowers seem to be blending into each other. Also, in the top right corner, some of the leaves or flowers might be a bit too distorted.

Their faces are quite soft. There are some weird bumps on his shoulders, and those veins on his arm don’t seem properly placed. Did you mean for it to be a pomegranate rather than an apple?