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.

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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!

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“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!

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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?

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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!

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

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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? 

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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?

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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? 

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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?

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