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Graphite pencil sketch of a curled sleeping dragon resting on a rocky stone ledge

About this illustration

Detailed graphite pencil sketch with fine hatching depicts a scaled fantasy dragon curled atop a rough rocky ledge. This illustration is ideal for fantasy concept art, book illustrations, tabletop game assets, and creative design projects.

Prompt: “graphite pencil sketch of a sleeping dragon curled on a rocky ledge, fine hatching on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief with consistent fine hatching and clean composition; minor small inconsistencies in limb anatomy only appear under very close inspection.

Also searched as: graphite pencil art · fantasy dragon drawing · sleeping dragon illustration · rocky ledge drawing

Direct file: 1728×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this curled sleeping dragon 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: “Curled Sleeping Dragon Sketch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/curled-sleeping-dragon-sketch-1f20c7ed) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1728×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “graphite pencil sketch of a sleeping dragon curled on a rocky ledge, fine hatching 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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