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Vertical abstract op art pattern of undulating black and white wavy lines creating a heat haze distortion effect

About this illustration

A crisp vertical op art design with flowing, undulating monochrome lines that evoke the visual distortion of rising heat haze. This seamless, high-contrast pattern works perfectly for graphic design overlays, digital backgrounds, and optical illusion themed projects.

Prompt: “vertical op art of undulating black and white lines rising like heat haze” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, consistent, and fully matches the brief, with only very minor line irregularities that do not impact usability as a stock graphic.

Also searched as: heat haze effect · undulating lines · black and white abstract · vertical distorted background

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this wavy op art black and white 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: “Wavy Op Art Black And White” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/wavy-op-art-black-and-white-2a6d4f98) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1152×2048 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 “vertical op art of undulating black and white lines rising like heat haze” 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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