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Detailed pen and ink drawing of a water lily resting on a round lily pad against a white background

About this illustration

Crisp cross-hatched pen and ink linework depicts a blooming water lily atop a round lily pad on plain white paper. This illustration works well for botanical guides, nature stationery, or decorative print designs.

Prompt: “pen and ink drawing of a water lily floating on a round pad, crisp linework on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Matches the brief perfectly with consistent, crisp linework; no visible flaws or artefacts making it fully usable for design work.

Also searched as: botanical line drawing · lily pad illustration · floral line art · white background drawing

Direct file: 1728×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this pen and ink water lily 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 Water Lily” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pen-and-ink-water-lily-aff529ed) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1728×1152 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 illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “pen and ink drawing of a water lily floating on a round pad, crisp linework 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.
Where can I find more art & crafts images like this?
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