Famed celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz has followed up her image of David Beckham dressed as the dragon slayer riding a horse and Beyonce as Alice in Wonderland with a second series of dramatic images for Disneys Year of a Million Dreams celebration using British Actress Rachel Weisz as Snow White,

and Dame Julie Andrews as Pinocchio’s Blue Fairy in a photo together with Abigail Breslin as Fira as Little Miss Sunshine and world champion tennis player Roger Federer who has forsaken his racquet for hands on Excalibur as he portrays King Arthur

One of Scotlands best loved landmarks a paradise for over twenty thousand hill walkers every year the famed “Fairy Hill, Schiehallion” a 3553 foot peak of dramatic beauty is about to be denigrated in a weave of 140 miles of wire and 60 foot supporting pylons.

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Please make your protest known to them in supporting and protecting the beauty of Scotlands most famous Fairy hill and gaining a reprieve for the Fairies .

Owned by the John Muir trust since 1999 Nigel Hawkins, the trust’s director, said: “This monstrous development could end up sweeping across views to and from the fairy mountain, one of Scotland’s best-loved landmarks. If allowed to go ahead it will deflower Schiehallion, degrade Scotland’s image abroad and do untold damage to the tourist industry.

Myrea Pettit and Priscilla Hernandez just two green fairies who anticipated the magic of Absinthe. Its reintroduction is bound to stir up some curiosity,especially in New York with the return of the highly alcoholic beverage. Such is the magic of the Green Fairy
“Let me be mad, mad with the madness of Absinthe, the wildest, most luxurious madness in the world.” Marie Corelli

You may need your glasses to see them but fairies have infested the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London. Word has it they plan to stay until January 27th 2008

An army of miniature fairies ‘Little Savages’ created by artist Tessa Farmer with help by the scientists of the museums Entomology Department shows a group of fairies, created with plant roots and insect wings, staging a fierce attack on a fox, and there are also drawings showing Farmer's experience of working in the scientific laboratories, studying the parasitic wasp, which habitually invades and devours other creatures.

This art installation is a must see for art lovers and fairy enthusiasts and provides a refreshing illustration for students education.

BBC Radio Northampton Radio producer Julia Morgan a lover of fairies herself and with her own fairy grotto in her garden was looking for others with a similar passion was delighted to find help from David Riche with Fairies World so close by.

David who has championed the cause of fairy and fantasy art and emerging artists worldwide in his books, on the web, in the Fairiesworld Gallery, and nationwide TV was delighted to expound and enthuse listeners of the afternoon program interviewed by Kevin Fernihough.

Make a date in your diary

6:00pm 30th October 2007, Cambridge University, Lucy Cavendish College, Lady Margaret Road Cambridge.

Supanee first introduced her “Dream Art” to the public at an exhibition in Thailand in aid of the Red Cross. Following on from the success of this first exhibit Supanee has gone on to show her works of art at numerous public and private events. Always in aid of her favorite charities. Her works now adorn the walls of many private patrons and public buildings, such as banks, offices and hospitals and on the Internet for everyone to enjoy.

Supanee’s works have been described as “unique” that they “combine both art and emotion reminiscent of Dualist presentation or impressionism. “Some view her works as an artistic curiosity, others the object of inspiration. Some simply see the dreamscapes of a talented artist. All agree that the vibrant colours and shapes defy convention. We will leave you to find them in your own truths and look forward to seeing you in Cambridge.

To find out more about the artist and her work go here

Myrea of Fairiesworld with her friend Dreamartist Supanee

Jane Sullivan, formerly known as Jane Bulfin (Calligraphy Society of Cork, 1990-1989), is now resident in France, where her new calligraphy club is called “les Amis de l’Alphabet”.
She is concentrating on her fairy artwork and has recently published a delightful book entitled Rachel ‘Un Conte de Fées- A Fairy Story. Jane’s Website and you can contact Jane here

RACHEL A Fairy Story by Jane Sullivan

A major publication from Brian Froud his ‘World of Faerie’ and his image of faeries due to be published October 2007 scythes through popular fairy art and Disney type fairies. One mans dedicated vision, undoubtedly his greatest single work a thesis based on knowledge, artistic skill, eloquent and passionately written, illustrated with some never before seen images. It seeks maturity in the tide of current commercial perception of fairy, on this point alone Froud will continue to be revered. Having read an advance copy I can see exactly where he is coming from having had the privilege to share time with him and his wife in deepest Dartmoor, in this book he opens the door to his home, the truth of the mistletoe (see image), his studio, and his creative inspirations, his work may be seen as wild and incomprehensible especially to those influenced by lack of folklore knowledge and vision, yet energy bursts artistically from every page with detailed explanation. His timing to publish on the current wave of juvenile images and enthusiasm such a volume is a brave and welcome lesson for adolescent artists to reach maturity he will undoubtedly be regarded with awe and devotion. This book is a must have, an insight into faerie genius.

Myrea Pettit

An Imaginosis Book

Published October 2007 by Insight Editions, an imprint of Palace Press Int’l
Number of pages 178- ISBN:978-1-933784-13-4

Cloth:$40.00 – Trim 11.5 inches x 9.5 inches

The Barnes and Noble 2008 Faeryland Calendar is now available to order.

This highly sought after enchanting calendar brings together twelve stunning interpretations of faeryland by contemporary artists Kajsa Flinkfeldt, Jessica Galbreth, Linda Ravenscroft, Josephine Wall, with vignettes by Myrea Pettit, and the inspiring words of writers from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Gerald Manley Hopkins.

Barnes & Noble Calendars

U.S. $11.95 / Canada $15.95

isbn-13:978-0-7607-9352-7

isbn-10:0-7607-9352-2

24 June is International Fairy Day come and celebrate the midsummer festivities At Colliford Lake Park, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK from 22-24 June incl.

There will be guest musicians and bands during the fairytastic 3 day fairy festival!, including The Mediaeval Baebes, Daughters of Gaia, Priscilla Hernández (SPAIN), Daughters of Elvin, Beck Sian (Cousin of Kate Bush), Elizabeth-Jane Baldry, Magicfolk, Soul Path, Elfin Spiral, plus more!

There will also be a magical midsummer faery masquerade and procession (Sat 23rd), dancing fire faeries, wing and wand making workshops with the Fairy Land Trust, and a magical faery fashion show (Why not enter our fairy model competition)!

You can browse the faery craft market with clothes, headdresses, wings, wands, arts and other fairy goodies and gifts! and fairy art, with personal appearances and signings by celebrated fairy artists. Every artist in attendance is a guest of honour at the 3 Wishes Faery Fest 2007!

There will be various trading areas at the festival, to include the Pixie Pitches in the Faery Market, Faery Kingdom pitches in the main arena, the mysterious Goblin Grove! and the Mystic Marquee. Come and join us to celebrate the wonderful world of faeries with magic, enchantment & infinite wishes for all!…