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 it 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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Hand Painted Blue Wave Swirls — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

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 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 backgrounds images like this?: Browse the Backgrounds collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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