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Paper craft papel picado style sugar skull surrounded by marigolds and swirling vines in pink, orange and teal

About this illustration

A vibrant layered paper-cut illustration of a decorated Día de los Muertos sugar skull framed by marigolds and swirling ornamental vines. This crisp, festive design is ideal for holiday posters, event graphics, and seasonal decorative assets.

Prompt: “papel picado style illustration of a sugar skull with marigolds and swirling vines in pink, teal and orange” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed design that perfectly matches the brief with no visible flaws, only a very slight stylized rendering that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: dia de los muertos art · day of the dead illustration · marigold skull design · holiday decorative clipart

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this papel picado sugar skull art 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: “Papel Picado Sugar Skull Art” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/papel-picado-sugar-skull-art-652bb6ad) — 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 “papel picado style illustration of a sugar skull with marigolds and swirling vines in pink, teal and orange” 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 holidays & seasons images like this?
Browse the Holidays & Seasons collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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