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Watercolor of a frosty dawn pumpkin field with the quote "When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock.

About this illustration

Soft watercolor illustration of a frosty autumn dawn field dotted with pumpkins and corn shocks, paired with the classic James Whitcomb Riley quote. Works beautifully as fall decor, a seasonal social post, or a harvest greeting card.

Prompt: “watercolor painting of frosty pumpkins and corn shocks in a field at dawn, dark brown serif type with generous line spacing in the pale sky, the text reads "When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock." with a small attribution "— James Whitcomb Riley" beneath it” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with legible well-spaced serif text, natural watercolor rendering, no visible AI flaws, and a well-composed harvest dawn scene.

Also searched as: fall quote · pumpkin field watercolor · james whitcomb riley quote · autumn decor · harvest illustration

Direct file: 1280×1920 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this when the frost is on the punkin poster 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: “When The Frost Is On The Punkin Poster” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/when-the-frost-is-on-the-a760b767) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1920 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 frosty pumpkins and corn shocks in a field at dawn, dark brown serif type with generous line spacing in the pale sky, the text reads "When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock." with a small attribution "— James Whitcomb Riley" beneath it” 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 quotes & greetings images like this?
Browse the Quotes & Greetings collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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