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A detailed charcoal sketch of a leafless winter tree with tangled branches and soft smudged shadows on white paper

About this illustration

This monochrome charcoal illustration features a gnarled, bare winter tree with tangled branches, textured trunk, exposed roots, and soft smudged shading on a plain white background. It works well for nature art projects, seasonal designs, and print decor.

Prompt: “charcoal drawing of a bare winter tree with tangled branches, smudged shadows on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has a clean balanced composition, no visible AI artifacts, and only minor stylistic deviation from pure charcoal smudge texture.

Also searched as: charcoal tree drawing · bare winter tree sketch · tangled branches art · black and white tree illustration

Direct file: 1248×1664 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this charcoal bare winter tree drawing 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 Bare Winter Tree Drawing” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/charcoal-bare-winter-tree-drawing-b5a59fe0) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1248×1664 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 “charcoal drawing of a bare winter tree with tangled branches, smudged shadows on white paper” 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 art & crafts images like this?
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