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Swirling gold and dark black ink clouds drift and mix in dark clear water

About this illustration

Luminous swirling gold and deep black ink forms twist through a soft dark aqueous space, creating a luxurious, moody abstract composition. It works well for premium brand backgrounds, website hero sections, or elegant print design elements.

Prompt: “gold and black ink clouds swirling in water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, richly detailed and perfectly matches the brief, with smooth natural fluid motion and no visible flaws.

Also searched as: gold black ink swirl · abstract fluid art · luxury abstract background · ink in water · gold smoke texture

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this gold and black ink swirls 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: “Gold And Black Ink Swirls” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/gold-and-black-ink-swirls-7e9f2f62) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “gold and black ink clouds swirling in water” 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 abstract images like this?
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