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Delicate swirling cyan smoke curls in organic wave shapes against a dark background framed by soft white gradients

About this illustration

Bright, wispy cyan smoke forms intricate curling, flowing patterns against a deep black center, framed by soft faded white edges. This high-contrast abstract piece works well for digital design overlays, tech backgrounds, and atmospheric graphic elements.

Prompt: “smoke art of a swirling cyan plume curling into a wave shape against black, crisp and bright” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The smoke matches the brief well, with crisp bright detail and only a minor soft gradient frame around the dark background that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: swirling smoke abstract · smoke plume background · wispy smoke graphic

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this swirling cyan smoke art 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: “Swirling Cyan Smoke Art” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/swirling-cyan-smoke-art-678f104f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “smoke art of a swirling cyan plume curling into a wave shape against black, crisp and bright” 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 abstract images like this?
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