For fans of cozy cottages, sipping tea with a good book, exploring misty woodlands, and relishing timeless folk- and fairytales, the illustrations of Vanessa Gillings tap into a sense of comfort and wonder. Her protagonists, often donning witchy or wizard-like hats, appear to be on marvelous and mysterious journeys, sometimes accompanied by ravens, foxes, or butterflies as they explore forests, pen stories, or attempt to cast spells.The works shown here formed part of the artist’s recent solo exhibition, Into the Woods, with Gallery Nucleus. See more on Gillings’ website and Instagram.“Making Friends” (2025), watercolor and gouache, 9 x 11 3/4 inches“The Forest Guardian” (2025), watercolor and gouache, 19 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches“Waiting for Inspiration” (2025), watercolor and gouache, 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches“Constant Companion” (2025), watercolor and gouache, 9 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches“Ferdinand” (2025), watercolor and gouache, 7 1/4 x 9 inches“Homeward” (2025), watercolor and gouache, 9 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches“Memories” (2025), watercolor and gouache, 18 x 6 3/4 inchesDo stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Charming Flights of Fancy Fill Vanessa Gillings’ Imaginative Illustrations appeared first on Colossal.