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Drawings Inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Down the Rabbit Hole

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Alice in Wonderland is the tale of a curious girl who tumbles into a strange and whimsical world while chasing a white rabbit. Iconic motifs from the story—like tea parties, playing cards, and white rabbits—add a bit of wonder to any illustration.

Peek through the looking glass with this collection of illustrations inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Drawings of Little Red Riding Hood - My, What Big Teeth You Have!

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0900

The heroine of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood is instantly recognizable, a girl in a bright red hood making her way through the forest to her grandmother’s house. Though she may look sweet, her story is full of suspense and tension.

Step into the woods with this collection of illustrations featuring Red Riding Hood!

Drawings Themed Around Alice in Wonderland - I Wonder Which Way I Ought to Go?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0900

“In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.”

By now, we all know the story of Alice following the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole and the fever dream that ensues. With her black headband, signature blue pinafore, and white stockings, Alice from Alice in Wonderland is one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture, and countless artists have drawn her and the other characters from the book in their style. Alice in Wonderland continues to be a source of artistic inspiration for many thanks to its whimsical charm, and sometimes, the way people interpret the various motifs can result in a world that’s even more bizarre than the original!

Join us on a ride down the rabbit hole—nothing scary awaits us today, only cute things!

Drawings Themed Around Little Red Riding Hood - Beware of Strangers

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Most of us are probably familiar with the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the classic fairy tale about a young girl sporting a red hooded cape who walks through the woods to visit her sickly grandmother, where she encounters the Big Bad Wolf.

Depending on which versions of the story you read, the ending can be incredibly sinister, which explains why there’s such a range of Little Red Riding Hood-inspired art. From cute and fuzzy to dark and unsettling, these illustrations will surely tickle your imagination and possibly get you reimagining alternative outcomes of the story!

Which of these versions of Little Red Riding Hood would you rather be in, and which character would you choose to be?

Drawings Themed Around Alice in Wonderland - Curiouser and Curiouser!

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Down, down the rabbit hole we go, to a world saturated with madness, wonder, and idiosyncrasy!

Although over 150 years have passed since its publication, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, more commonly known as Alice in Wonderland, remains as popular as ever. Its surreal, whimsical, and, at times, macabre world continues to captivate artists, inspiring countless Alice-themed goods, films, and books. With so many unforgettable characters such as the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and, of course, Alice herself, it’s no wonder artists love to incorporate its themes into their art!

Check out this series of illustrations featuring different Alices, ranging from sweet and innocent to dark and melancholy, and admire her many expressions and outfits!

Drawings Featuring Princesses - Crown Jewels and Ball Gowns ♡

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Who doesn't love an elegant princess? Whether they're donned in luxurious Western gowns or graced in the dignified beauty of Japanese kimonos, princesses always steal the show. Adorned in glittering jewels and intricate accessories, their regal poise makes them simply unforgettable.

Ready for a royal tour? Check out these drawings featuring princesses!

Drawings Featuring Leaf Umbrellas - Keeping Dry While Staying Green

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Using a leaf as an umbrella may seem like something you’d only see in fantasy, but did you know that some leaves actually grow large enough for people to use them to stay dry in a rainstorm? In warmer parts of the world, like Central America and India, banana leaves grow large enough to keep full-grown adults out of the wet weather. Pretty eco-friendly, right?

Hilda (from Pokémon Black & White) seems to have been caught in a squall without an umbrella. Luckily, she found a decent substitute.

Do you find any of the illustrations below to be a breath of fresh air?

Drawings with a “Little Red Riding Hood” Theme - To Grandmother’s House We Go!

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Are you familiar with the story of Little Red Riding Hood? This European fairy tale classic tells the tale of a young girl sporting a red hood as she makes her way to bring her ailing grandmother some treats while avoiding the Big Bad Wolf.

This story, though centuries old, is beloved to this day, influencing artists to incorporate elements from it into their work. Although the theme may be the same, each artist's individual style and skills shine through!

Do any of the illustrations below spark your imagination?

Drawings of Alice in Wonderland - A Classic!

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Alice chased a very late white rabbit straight into another world — or so the story goes. The books are among the most well-known literary works of the Victorian Era, and the imagery is so captivating that it’s no wonder creators on pixiv are still fascinated to this day.

The works below are just a small slice of Alice fanart on pixiv. Do you have a favorite reimagining?

Drawings of Tiny People - Miniature… Humans?

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0900

It’s not an uncommon fantasy trope for characters to be shrunk or for the existence of tiny people to be acknowledged. In fact, you could even argue that folktales about giants, like Jack and the Beanstalk, are just another way to depict humans becoming tiny and powerless.

Arrietty (from The Secret World of Arrietty) is an iconic tiny person who explores the human world. But what do you think of how the other scenes show this size difference?

Drawings of Japanese Folklore Motifs - To be immersed in harmony.

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:00:00 +0900

Old folktales we were told from around the time we were young kids. The tales of reliable heroes, lovely princesses, and wise animals excited us to no end. Perhaps the characters and creatures that inhabited these stories looked like the ones in these illustrations.

Today we are featuring illustrations of Japanese folklore motifs. Enjoy!

Drawings of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Invitation to another world.

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:00:00 +0900

Alice's adventures in wonderland is a fairy tale written by British author Lewis Carroll. With its strange world and abundance of characters, then and even now, the story remains a loved and near-immortal work.

Today, we are featuring illustrations of Alice's adventures in wonderland. Enjoy!

Drawings of Mother Goose - A cruel fairy tale.

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:00:00 +0900

Originating in Great Britain, Mother Goose is a general term that refers to certain fairy tales that many people are familiar with and have been passed down since ancient times. Nowadays, many pieces of work have been influenced by the cruel and humorous stories which still stimulate the mind.

Today we are featuring illustrations of Mother Goose. Enjoy!

Drawings of Dark Fairy Tales - Aesthetically cruel.

Tue, 28 May 2019 17:00:00 +0900

From the world of fairy tales, illustrations under our tag ダークメルヘン ("Dark Fairy Tale") bring a cruel light to classic stories. Seemingly innocent characters like adorable children, princesses, and fearless young men have been twisted into something much more gloomy. These somber drawings are packed with imagination.

Today we are featuring illustrations of dark fairytales. Won't you take a peek into this land of horrors? Enjoy.

Drawings of Bluebirds - Happiness is right beside you.

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:00:00 +0900

Have you heard the tale of poor needy siblings who travel far and wide through a world of dreams in search of a bluebird of happiness? After searching through many places, they end up finding the bird in their very own home. This popular story reminds us that happiness may be closer than we thought.

In memory of this fairy tale, we are featuring illustrations that use bluebirds as a symbol of happiness. Enjoy!

Beware of the Wolf! Little Red Riding Hood Drawings

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 18:00:00 +0900

"Umm... Grandma? Why is your mouth so big?"

"You see, my dear... It has to be if I'm going to eat you!!"

One of the famous Grimms' fairy tales that everyone knows is a story of a girl wearing a red hoodie and going to visit her sick grandmother, who lives deep in the forest. The story is none other than the Little Red Riding Hood. Walking through the forest with flowers in her hand, the Little Red Riding Hood has no idea that a human-eating wolf has dressed up as her grandmother and is waiting to ambush her at home...

Many illustrations on pixiv feature characters with cute red hoodies and various interpretations of the fairy tale. This time we're featuring illustrations with the theme Little Red Riding Hood. Sit back and find out how this familiar tale is being remade! Enjoy!

Take me out of this tower♡ Rapunzel Drawings

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0900

Trapped in a tall tower deep in the forest, Rapunzel is a young lady who has extremely long hair. Charmed by Rapunzel’s beautiful singing voice, a prince decided to climb the tower with the help of her hair and met Rapunzel… The imprisoned girl Rapunzel spends her days letting her shiny blonde hair fall down from the tower and later learning about love for the first time. As one of the Grimm brothers’ fairy tales, “Rapunzel” is a romantic story that never fails to fascinate us.

This time we’re featuring illustrations of Rapunzel. Enjoy!

My tragic love story turning into bubbles. Mermaids Drawings

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0900

It all happened because he was human, I wasn’t, and I fell in love with him──

“The Little Mermaid” is a tragic and heartrending love story woven by the author Hans Christian Andersen. The story of a little mermaid who sacrifices many things for the man she loves continues to be passed down through generations as a message that speaks about the power and the transience of a maiden’s love. To give up her love, be turned into bubbles, and disappear or to kill the prince, become a mermaid once again, and return to the ocean… The options laid for her are poles apart and yet she has to do something--it’s an unforgettable part of the tale.

Today, we’re featuring various illustrations of “mermaids”. Some are heartrending and beautiful, while some others are just plain adorable. Enjoy!

Chase the White Rabbit! "Alice in Wonderland" Drawings

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0900

In her chase after a white rabbit, a young girl named Alice falls through a hole that leads her to the Wonderland. A vanishing cat, a caterpillar that asks Alice questions, a tea party that never ends, card soldiers, the Queen’s judgment… Alice’s adventure in the Wonderland is as suspenseful as it is exciting and it really is an absurd sort of fairy tale. The unique world-building of the story is a reason why it continues to be adored by many people today--more than a hundred years after the story was written.

This time we’re featuring illustrations with Alice in Wonderland theme. Enjoy!

Let's stuff our faces! Hansel and Gretel

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0900

Whenever someone mentions a house made of candy, we can't help but recall the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale, by the Grimm brothers. Have you ever dreamed of taking a bite of that delicious looking home?

However, you must be careful: an evil witch lives in that house, and she wants to feed on the two brothers! The two of them used their heads to escape from the evil witch, but would you be able to do the same thing?

Today we feature a number of beautiful illustrations portraying the world of Hansel and Gretel... Which is a pretty scary story, though it's a fairy tale. Enjoy!