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Watercolor red squirrel sits on a pine branch holding a small pine cone against soft colored washes

About this illustration

A delicate watercolor illustration of a red squirrel perched on a pine branch, holding a pine cone with soft rust and green wash accents. This gentle nature artwork works well for forest themed designs, stationery and wildlife editorial content.

Prompt: “watercolor painting of a red squirrel on a pine branch holding a cone, soft rust and green washes” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with charming natural anatomy, clean watercolor washes, and no visible flaws, only minor subtle illustrative stylization that does not reduce usability.

Also searched as: red squirrel watercolor · wildlife illustration · forest animal art · pine cone painting

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this red squirrel on pine branch 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 Squirrel On Pine Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-squirrel-on-pine-branch-cd51eb57) — 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 “watercolor painting of a red squirrel on a pine branch holding a cone, soft rust and green washes” 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 animals images like this?
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