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Vertical hand-painted swirling curling waves in cobalt, sky blue and white brush strokes on a light background

About this illustration

Energetic irregular curling brush strokes form dynamic rolling wave patterns in varying shades of blue and white. This high-contrast textured artwork works well as a background, print design or decorative accent.

Prompt: “vertical irregular hand-painted rolling waves in cobalt, sky blue and white, energetic curling strokes” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, with consistent energetic hand-painted strokes, no visible flaws or artefacts, and is highly usable as a stock background asset.

Also searched as: wave background · blue abstract art · hand painted swirls · cobalt blue waves · vertical abstract background

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this hand painted blue wave 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: “Hand Painted Blue Wave Swirls” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hand-painted-blue-wave-swirls-0e9f9fac) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1152×2048 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 “vertical irregular hand-painted rolling waves in cobalt, sky blue and white, energetic curling strokes” and 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 backgrounds images like this?
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