Surreal Alice in Wonderland anime girl floats alongside a Cheshire…

By @Sealine · Oct 19, 2026

38 likes · 31 comments

When reality bends, dreams awaken. 15th out of 52 entries. This was a revamp of an older color image. Shared the video version below 7 months ago. https://budgetpixel.com/p/13279

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Entry in the Black&White challenge.

About this image

This dramatic monochrome fantasy illustration features a whimsical Alice-inspired character in harlequin checkered lolita fashion, surrounded by levitating pocket watches, teacups, chess pieces, and playing cards. The swirling distorted checkered background holds mirrored portal views of a gothic fantasy castle, with a dreamlike, whimsical mood enhanced by soft sparkling glow effects. Intricate linework highlights the frilly dress, voluminous curly hair, and tiny floating details of the surreal wonderland scene.

Comments (31)

@DavidP · Oct 19, 2026
fun video albeit felt a bit short, has an Alice into Wondrland vibe for me. Now the challenge is over, what did you think of it. I think you expressed some concerns in the DC?
@beastxyz · Oct 19, 2026
Nice choice of Alice to showcase the grids in black and white. Love it and congrats on top 20!
@DavidP · Oct 19, 2026
Well done on top 20. I give myself bonus points - figured it was yours. Fun image with lots to like
@crabmouse · Oct 19, 2026
I knew this one was ours! I voted for it! Both times I saw it! Such a cute kitty!
@tuzz · Oct 19, 2026
Beautiful 😁 She looks amazing in black and white and I love the cute cat 😁
@legion · Oct 19, 2026
Very cool! Congrats on 15th,Some domino tiles would have worked well.
@Sealine · Oct 19, 2026
Edited in the video of the original version.
@Sealine · Oct 19, 2026
Thank you! Haven't thought about dominos in years!
@panos · Oct 19, 2026
Very good! congrats on top 20
@Sealine · Oct 19, 2026
I still find the topic was too vague. I'm not advocating for B&W mouse eating cheese specific, but something like B&W photograph or landscape or surreal image or painting would have given a little direction in submission and voting but still allowed freedom and variety. As it was, it was a bit like comparing an apple, steak and baked potato when voting.