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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 22h

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 · 21h

thank you!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

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

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

Thank you 💛💛💛

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! 💛

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

thank you!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 2d

"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 · 2d

that is honestly so sweet, I love it!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

thank you!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 2d

"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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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

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

#illustration #watercolor #gouache #kidlitart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy #storybookillustration

watercolor and gouache painting of a boy in a wolf mask playing a flute to guide spirit lights through a dark and magical forest

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

Sending you the biggest hug! I'm sure your book release will go great!! Everyone should go out and buy it, I declare it!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

Haha thank you!!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

aw thank you so much, Denis!

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! (quiet scream of anticipation and delight!)

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 3d

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

#illustration #watercolor #gouache #kidlitart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy #storybookillustration

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

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