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Cute cartoon penguin in a red knit pom-pom hat stands next to a small decorated Christmas tree on icy polar ground

About this illustration

This cheerful festive illustration features a chibi-style penguin in a warm knitted beanie alongside a tiny decorated Christmas tree on cracked arctic ice. Perfect for holiday greeting cards, seasonal social media graphics and winter holiday decor.

Prompt: “vertical cute illustration of a penguin in a knitted hat dragging a small Christmas tree across the ice” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The illustration is clean, charming and matches the brief closely, with only a minor deviation that the tree is positioned beside the penguin rather than visibly dragged, which does not impact usability.

Also searched as: christmas penguin illustration · cute winter holiday art · festive arctic scene · knit hat penguin christmas tree

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this penguin with christmas tree on ice 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: “Penguin With Christmas Tree On Ice” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/penguin-with-christmas-tree-on-ice-800fb8be) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1152×2048 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 “vertical cute illustration of a penguin in a knitted hat dragging a small Christmas tree across the ice” 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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