Delicate gothic fairy with intricate butterfly wings reads an open book, surrounded by twisted trees in a hauntingly beautiful black and white illustration.
An ethereal gothic fairy figure sits centrally in a monochromatic illustration, featuring elaborately detailed butterfly wings, a voluminous ruffled black dress, and an open book. The character is rendered in a delicate, stylized manga-inspired aesthetic, with large expressive eyes and a complex, ornate design that blends dark fantasy and gothic elements.
The fairy's wings are adorned with intricate patterns and celestial elements, with hanging ornamental details that create a sense of delicate movement. Striped stockings and layered, cascading tulle create textural complexity, while skeletal tree branches frame the composition, adding a sense of haunting, magical atmosphere.
The image evokes a sense of melancholic wonder, blending gothic lolita fashion styling with dark fantasy illustration techniques. The character appears both vulnerable and powerful, lost in reading amid a surreal, otherworldly landscape.