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Charcoal sketch of a gnarled leafless old tree standing on a small grassy hill against white paper
Charcoal sketch of a gnarled leafless old tree standing on a small grassy hill against white paper

About this illustration

Expressive, bold charcoal strokes render the twisted trunk, exposed roots and bare branching limbs of an ancient hilltop tree on plain white paper. This moody hand-drawn illustration works for editorial design, fantasy art assets and nature-themed decorative projects.

Prompt: “charcoal drawing of a gnarled old tree on a hill, expressive strokes on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Fully matches the brief, has consistent expressive linework, no visible AI artifacts, and is a polished, usable stock illustration.

Also searched as: charcoal tree drawing · gnarled old tree sketch · bare tree illustration · hand drawn nature art · ancient tree art

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this gnarled old tree charcoal 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: “Gnarled Old Tree Charcoal Drawing” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/gnarled-old-tree-charcoal-drawing-963c0a40) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 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 gnarled old tree on a hill, expressive strokes 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.
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