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
World famous artist of Flowers Fairies and Butterflies Myrea Pettit marries her mentor and Fairy Godfather David Riche in the beautiful Alameda Botanic Gardens in the City of Gibraltar on 6th July 2007.
The most perfect place for a Fairy Wedding for Myrea and David The Alameda offers an unique and beautiful Mediterranean setting among rare trees, plants, butterflies, and birds to share their love for each other with their families.
Inspired by the world famous artist Josephine Wall, her fabulous artwork adorns the manor .
This Enchanted dream of Ric and Maggie Hilton featured on BBC television and was first aired 18th June 2007 in the top property program Homes under the Hammer, which follows the fortunes of lucky bidders for property at auction and the conversions of their purchases to suit their purpose. Seeing Ric and Maggies dream develop is a fairytale in itself and now one can share in their exclusive but no longer secret hideaway on the Isle of Wight UK
Dream experience on the Isle of Wight
A haven that not only is the perfect place for a tranquil and relaxing break but also a sanctuary that is very special and unique.
Indulgent luxury
Ric and Maggie welcome you to their home that they have lovingly restored into a magical boutique retreat. A secluded hideaway for discerning guests fed up with the run of the mill accommodation, looking for somewhere different with first class facilities, excellent service yet with a friendly atmosphere in beautiful surroundings.
Magical Manor
Our aim is to provide absolute luxury, with magnificent suites and opulent décor, most with ornate four poster beds and separate sumptuous lounge areas. So much thought has been put in to ensure your every comfort. We want you to feel pampered and special during your stay with us, hopefully your first visit will not be your last.
Contact Ric & Maggie Hilton
If you want to see more about their secret you can find it at Enchanted Manor
Fairies World has just been sent a message and short video clip from Priscilla Hernndez and her Ancient Shadow Concert last 12th of May in Teatre Ateneu Cerdanyola
“Sveta (cello)),
Hector corcin (backing tracks, keyboard),
Gerard Alis (bodhran)
and Maite Itoiz in this track is performing my “wings” with the cloak 🙂
hope you enjoy it”
Priscilla Hernandez is also artist of the month at http://www.collectedsounds.com a well based website for female singers
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.
We all know fairy tales at Gretna normally apply to the famous weddings that take place there but today that all changed with their football teams success working through the divisions year on year to top division one today read about it here
A new novel by David Boyle (The Real Press, £9.99)
A story about fairies, enchantment, Byron and the mysteries of the English countryside: when 12-year-old Harry Weston finds his unnaturally ancient grandparents dead in 1912, it leads him and his descendants on a long search for the truth about them – what happened before the disappearance of their sister, how was Lord Byron involved, and the peculiar truth about their home, perched between our own world and the mysterious world of faery.
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!…
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