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Red northern cardinal perched on a snow-dusted pine branch as pixelated snow falls

About this illustration

Retro 16-bit pixel art illustration of a bright red cardinal resting on a snow-covered pine branch amid falling soft snow. It works perfectly for holiday graphics, winter game assets, and seasonal decorative designs.

Prompt: “pixel art of a red cardinal bird perched on a snow-covered pine branch in soft winter light, retro 16-bit style” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has crisp pixel art styling, anatomically correct cardinal details, and no visible AI artefacts, earning a high usable score.

Also searched as: pixel art cardinal · winter bird illustration · retro holiday art · snowy pine branch · red cardinal pixel art

Direct file: 2368×1776 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this pixel art winter cardinal 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 Winter Cardinal” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pixel-art-winter-cardinal-8451087f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2368×1776 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 “pixel art of a red cardinal bird perched on a snow-covered pine branch in soft winter light, retro 16-bit style” and 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?
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