Can I use this hand painted wave crests pattern 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 Wave Crests Pattern” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hand-painted-wave-crests-pattern-024d36b5) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 1408×1408 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 “irregular hand-painted wave crests in sea green and navy with little foam dots on cream” 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 Wave Crests Pattern — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Hand-painted curling sea green and navy waves with foam dots arranged on a cream background

About this illustration

A decorative hand-painted pattern of stylized curling ocean waves, rendered in textured brushstrokes of sea green and navy with detailed foam highlights on a soft cream base. It works well as a background for stationery, coastal branding, and print design projects.

Prompt: “irregular hand-painted wave crests in sea green and navy with little foam dots on cream” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, with crisp hand-painted brushwork, consistent color palette, no artefacts, and is fully usable as a decorative background asset.

Also searched as: hand painted wave background · nautical pattern · sea green wave art · cream background illustration

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this hand painted wave crests pattern 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 Wave Crests Pattern” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hand-painted-wave-crests-pattern-024d36b5) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 1408×1408 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 “irregular hand-painted wave crests in sea green and navy with little foam dots on cream” 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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