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 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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Paper Cut Art Whale Beneath Waves — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

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 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 art & crafts images like this?: Browse the Art & Crafts collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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