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An oil painting depicts churning rolling ocean waves beneath heavy dark storm clouds

About this illustration

A dramatic oil painting of roiling green sea waves crashing under a heavy, dark storm sky. This moody seascape works well for environmental content, nautical designs, and storm-themed creative projects.

Prompt: “oil painting of rolling ocean waves under a stormy sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Strongly matches the brief with dynamic composition, natural color balance, no visible artefacts, and clear painterly detail.

Also searched as: stormy ocean painting · rolling sea waves · storm sky seascape · nautical oil art · nature storm scene

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this stormy ocean waves painting 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: “Stormy Ocean Waves Painting” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/stormy-ocean-waves-painting-0908f427) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “oil painting of rolling ocean waves under a stormy sky” 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 nature images like this?
Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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