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16-bit pixel art illustration of a starry milky way sky above a quiet grassy field

About this illustration

Retro 16-bit pixel art depicts a dense starry night sky with the glowing milky way rising over a quiet layered grass field. This calm nostalgic vertical artwork works perfectly as a phone or desktop wallpaper.

Prompt: “vertical pixel art starry night sky with the milky way above a quiet field, retro 16-bit style” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Cleanly matches the brief with consistent retro 16-bit pixel styling, balanced vertical composition, and no visible flaws, only minor natural variation in the pixelated milky way rendering.

Also searched as: pixel art wallpaper · 16-bit landscape · milky way field · retro night background

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this pixel art starry night field 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: “Pixel Art Starry Night Field” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pixel-art-starry-night-field-3735945f) — 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 pixel art starry night sky with the milky way above a quiet field, retro 16-bit style” 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 wallpapers images like this?
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