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Close-up view of a palette knife spreading thick blue paint on a light wooden surface, with a partial finger holding the
Close-up view of a palette knife spreading thick blue paint on a light wooden surface, with a partial finger holding the

About this photo

Sharp close-up capturing the texture of thick blue oil paint being spread by a wooden-handled palette knife on a light wood work surface. This image works well for art tutorials, painting supply marketing, and creative craft content.

Prompt: “palette knife spreading thick blue paint, close-up” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, is well composed with soft natural lighting and clear paint texture, only the small partial hand is slightly cropped.

Also searched as: palette knife painting · art close up · thick paint texture · painting tool

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this palette knife spreading blue paint photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo 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: “Palette Knife Spreading Blue Paint” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/palette-knife-spreading-blue-paint-d8499ff3) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “palette knife spreading thick blue paint, close-up” 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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