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Layered paper cut art of a whale gliding through teal and aqua rolling ocean waves
Layered paper cut art of a whale gliding through teal and aqua rolling ocean waves

About this illustration

Crisp layered paper cut illustration features a humpback-style whale gliding through gradient teal ocean waves. This calm, minimalist artwork is ideal for ocean-themed branding, editorial headers, and wall art designs.

Prompt: “layered paper cut art of a whale gliding beneath rolling ocean waves in shades of teal and aqua” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Perfectly matches the brief, has clean layered paper cut details, consistent colour palette, no visible flaws, and a balanced, well composed layout.

Also searched as: paper cut whale art · ocean wave illustration · teal nautical art · layered paper art · whale underwater scene

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this paper cut art whale beneath waves 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: “Paper Cut Art Whale Beneath Waves” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/paper-cut-art-whale-beneath-waves-1a417cf3) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 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 “layered paper cut art of a whale gliding beneath rolling ocean waves in shades of teal and aqua” 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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