Can I use this charcoal and rust grunge texture 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: “Charcoal And Rust Grunge Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/charcoal-and-rust-grunge-texture-9da11dff) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.

Is this illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “distressed grunge texture of rough dry brush marks and splatters in charcoal and rust” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Charcoal And Rust Grunge Texture — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Distressed full-frame texture of rough dry brush strokes and scattered splatters in charcoal black and rust brown on a pale

About this illustration

This full-frame grunge texture features rough, textured dry brush marks and scattered paint splatters in charcoal black and warm rust tones. It works well for graphic design overlays, poster backgrounds, distressed print assets and vintage-themed creative projects.

Prompt: “distressed grunge texture of rough dry brush marks and splatters in charcoal and rust” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has no visible flaws or artefacts, and is fully usable as a stock texture asset for designers.

Also searched as: charcoal brush marks · rust splatter texture · distressed background · dry brush texture

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this charcoal and rust grunge texture 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: “Charcoal And Rust Grunge Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/charcoal-and-rust-grunge-texture-9da11dff) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “distressed grunge texture of rough dry brush marks and splatters in charcoal and rust” and it 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 textures images like this?: Browse the Textures collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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