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Detailed graphite pencil sketch of a cardinal perched on a snow-dusted pine branch against white paper

About this illustration

This finely rendered graphite sketch shows a cardinal resting on a lightly snowed pine branch with soft, natural shading on plain white paper. It works beautifully for winter holiday designs, nature stationery, and festive seasonal decor.

Prompt: “graphite pencil sketch of a cardinal perched on a pine branch with a dusting of snow, soft shading on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The sketch matches the brief perfectly, with clean natural detail, correct bird anatomy, and only very minor subtle rendering variations that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: cardinal pencil sketch · winter bird drawing · holiday wildlife art · graphite bird sketch

Direct file: 1776×2368 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this cardinal on snowy pine branch sketch illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Cardinal On Snowy Pine Branch Sketch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cardinal-on-snowy-pine-branch-sketch-7c0ee982) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1776×2368 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “graphite pencil sketch of a cardinal perched on a pine branch with a dusting of snow, soft shading on white paper” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more holidays & seasons images like this?
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