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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3m

My fifteenth — and final! — piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#illustration #kidlitart #wizard #mage #magicalart #fantasyart #gouache #watercolor

watercolor and gouache painting of a wizard standing in front of an old oak tree as a series of white birds alight around him

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A.M.Sartor @amsartor.bsky.social · 16h

A fall wild boar

#procreate #darkart #animalart #phantasmagoria

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 14h

thank you!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 14h

thank you so much 💛💛💛

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 14h

thank you so much! The trick is to use gouache instead of real watercolor -- it's much smoother! 😁

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 22h

My fourteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! Two more days to see my show in person!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #gouache #fantasyart #storybookillustration #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

watercolor and gouache painting of a woman in a feather cloak standing before a series of standing stones in sunset, sword in hand, three crows alighting on her finger

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Gallery Nucleus @gallerynucleus.bsky.social · 20h

🐦‍⬛✨Last chance to check out @vanessagillings.bsky.social's Solo Exhibition: Into the Woods.⁠
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🌲shop originals here: gallerynucleus.com/artists/vane...
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☁️This exhibition will be on display until Oct. 12

#gallerynucleus #artprint #vanessagillings #watercolor #fairytale #illustration #whimsical

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 22h

My fourteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! Two more days to see my show in person!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #gouache #fantasyart #storybookillustration #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

My thirteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! LA people — only 3 days left to see the show in person if you’re interested! ☺️💛

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #cozyart #cozyfantsy #storybookillustration

watercolor and gouache painting of a witch looking up at a birds perching in a tree on a calm autumn afternoon

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

thank you!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

I made the transition to Krita after CSP about a year ago and while it isn't *quite* as good (especially for laying out text) it's honestly pretty decent and after a bit of fiddling I'm now super used to it. And so far no AI training bull spying on me while I work!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

My thirteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! LA people — only 3 days left to see the show in person if you’re interested! ☺️💛

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #cozyart #cozyfantsy #storybookillustration

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

Haha no I totally get it! I also really enjoyed that negative space!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

Ahh that’s awesome! That’s the best feeling in the entire world, huh?

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

I love this one so much! The posing is just excellent!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

My twelfth piece for my solo show at @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #originalpainting #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

watercolor and gouache painting of a girl in a feather cloak floating midair above a standing stone as a crow and a storm come to greet her

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you 💛💛💛

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you! 💛

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

thank you!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

My twelfth piece for my solo show at @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #originalpainting #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

"Waiting for Inspiration" -- my eleventh piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #storybookart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy

watercolor and gouache painting of a young witch sitting in front of a mossy tree on a sunlight October afternoon looking wistfully up at a blue butterfly, writing tools around her, waiting for inspiration to strike

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

that is honestly so sweet, I love it!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

thank you!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

"Waiting for Inspiration" -- my eleventh piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #storybookart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy

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