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Colored pencil illustration of a bright red northern cardinal perched on a snow-dusted bare branch
Colored pencil illustration of a bright red northern cardinal perched on a snow-dusted bare branch

About this illustration

A detailed soft-blended colored pencil drawing of a vivid red northern cardinal resting on a snow-covered winter branch, set against a plain white paper background. This clean, seasonal artwork works well for winter nature designs, greeting cards, and wildlife-themed editorial layouts.

Prompt: “colored pencil drawing of a red cardinal perched on a snowy branch, soft blended shading on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with anatomically consistent bird details, smooth blended colored pencil shading, no visible artifacts, and a clean, well-composed presentation.

Also searched as: red cardinal drawing · winter bird illustration · colored pencil art · snowy branch cardinal · northern cardinal artwork

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this red cardinal colored pencil drawing 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: “Red Cardinal Colored Pencil Drawing” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-cardinal-colored-pencil-drawing-d57ce08e) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 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 “colored pencil drawing of a red cardinal perched on a snowy branch, soft blended shading on white paper” and 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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