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A detailed pen and ink sketch of a gnarled tree stump surrounded by ferns and exposed roots on a white background

About this illustration

This polished pen and ink illustration uses fine crosshatching to render a weathered tree stump sprouting ferns around its exposed roots. It is ideal for nature-themed designs, editorial spot illustrations, and vintage botanical art projects.

Prompt: “pen and ink sketch idea: a gnarled tree stump with ferns sprouting around its roots, fine crosshatching on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The illustration closely matches the brief, with consistent, precise crosshatching, no visible artefacts, and a clean, well-composed presentation that is fully usable for design work.

Also searched as: ferns illustration · botanical line art · crosshatch drawing

Direct file: 1152×1728 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this pen and ink tree stump sketch 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: “Pen And Ink Tree Stump Sketch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pen-and-ink-tree-stump-sketch-199ea9e2) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1152×1728 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 “pen and ink sketch idea: a gnarled tree stump with ferns sprouting around its roots, fine crosshatching on white paper” 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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