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Australian artist Selina Fenech is launching her brand new art book on 4th February 2012. Fans of Selina’s faery art will be thrilled to get their hands on a copy of this exciting new book.

visit http://selinafenech.com/2012/fairy-visions-art-book

Selina says, “The first of my art collection books, ‘Fairy Visions’, will be launched for sale on the 4th February 2012! Over the coming year I will be releasing 4 art collections. The first is obviously fairy themed, and it will be followed by the gothic collection, mythology collection, and finally the mermaid collection.”

Each book is 60 pages, 8.5×11 inches in size and beautifully printed. You can get the book, signed by Selina herself, from her Fairies and Fantasy store. It will also be available through Amazon and most other online book retailers.

The Woodland Wisdom Oracle Card Deck with art by Peter Pacownik and channeled by Frances Munro.

The Fairy Oracle ‘Woodland Wisdom’ contains 29 Original Artworks channeled by Frances Munro. The fairies are portrayed as our spirit guides through Peter’s artistic interpretations of Frances’ knowledge.

You can purchase this exciting new oracle deck for £15.95 directly from Peter’s website at www.peterpracownik.com

WOODLAND FAERIES

2012 calendar by Linda Ravenscroft

Linda’s highly collectable Woodland Faeries Calendar 2012 – this is the 7th Woodland Faeries Calendar produced for Linda by Llewellyn Publishing in the USA All calendars purchased from Linda Ravenscroft’s WEBSITE will be signed!!

Visit the official Linda Ravenscroft website HERE

2012 Fairies Calendar by Howard David Johnson

The Fairy Art of Howard David Johnson 2012 Edition; Deluxe 12 month calendar in full color with annotated sacred holidays and festivals.[Extra Large Size 19x13.5 inches] Click HERE to purchase

Visit the official website of Howard David Johnson

www.howarddavidjohnson.com

Magic Worlds

at the V&A Museum of Childhood, London
8 October 2011 – 4 March 2012

Delve into the realms of fantasy, illusion and enchantment with our major new exhibition revealing how magic has been embraced for hundreds of years.

Magic Worlds explores the world of fairy tales and fantasy literature, the history and origins of magic and how themes of magic have influenced many artists and writers. The exhibition takes the visitor on a journey into miniature magical worlds, complete with witches, wizards, fairies and magical creatures. Objects on display include costumes, tricks and illusions, film merchandise, optical toys, paintings and ceramics, otherworldly dolls and puppets and illustrated books, together with interactive hands-on activities.

Visit www.vam.ac.uk for further information

Artist Aaron Lee Pocock has had his artwork published on a set of ‘Mystical Creatures’ stamps in Australia.

Aaron says, “I’ve waited a year almost to see these… I worked long and hard on them… here they are at last, Australia Post’s latest stamp issue for stamp collecting month’ 2011. ‘Mythical Creatures’, at your local post office now!”

You can BUY MYTHICAL CREATURES STAMPS ONLINE HERE:

http://shop.auspost.com.au/stamps/stamps-issues/mythical-creatures

In the debut issue of Mermaids & Mythology magazine we meet the Mermaids of the Caribbean and find out about the women inside the tails! We bring you EXCLUSIVE photographs by Susan Knight from the first ever world Mermaid Awards in Las Vegas hosted by Sita Lang. Wendy Ice gives us an insight into the world of artist David Delamare.

Doreen Virtue shares with us her magical mermaid cards and Lucy Cavendish introduces us to the world of the ‘Merrow’s illustrated by Aaron Pocock. We explore the world of tail-maker Eric Durame, aka the Mertailor, and swim to the watery depths with Hannah Fraser, environmentalist and world famous mermaid!

You can learn how to make your own fabric tail with Shelly Mermaid. Regular columnist Melissa Mermaid explains how she got to be a professional mermaid. We meet the creators of the Elf-Fin comic books, and you can explore the Mermaid Treasure pages with a hand-picked selection of mer goodies. Author Emily Carding, introduces us to Celtic King of the Sea, ‘Manannan Mac Lir’. You can enjoy sea sparkles with the ‘Locketship’ jewellery collection modelled by Traci Hines. Columnist Cheryl Hubbard writes about the ‘Million Dollar Mermaid’ Esther Williams. And we meditate with Flavia Kate!

So make yourself a cuppa! Sit back and relax as you read the debut issue of Mermaids & Mythology magazine, presented to you on a ‘sea of love’ and featuring the ‘Who’s who’ of the mer world!

Visit www.mermaidmagazine.com

for more details on this exciting new mermaid magazine

‘Faery Tale’ author Signe Pike, is to visit the 3 Wishes Faery Fest

Signe Pike

The ‘Faery Tale’ author Signe Pike will be giving a free talk, signing copies of her book and having LOT’S of faery fun! ♥

Signe Pike worked as a book editor in New York City before leaving to write Faery Tale. The non-fiction memoir chronicles her journey from New York City to the rolling hills of England, Ireland, Scotland and beyond as she searched to prove the existence of the illusive and magical beings we call faeries. From the cozy kitchen of Brian and Wendy Froud to the wild and sweeping moors of Scotland, Signe interviewed those brave enough to still believe, in hopes of rediscovering belief herself. As Signe attempts to connect with the spirit world – and reconnect with her sense of wonder – she comes to view both herself and the world around her in a profoundly new light. Captivating, full of heart, and unabashedly whimsical, Faery Tale is more than a memoir-it’s the story of rekindling that spark of belief that makes even the most skeptical among us feel like a child again. She now lives in Charleston, where she is at work on her next exploration into things unseen. Visit her website at  www.signepike.com and for details on the 3 Wishes Faery Fest visit: www.faeryevents.com/faery-events/3wishesfaeryfest/highlights

Imagining the Fantastic

MYTHIC ART, MUSIC and CONVERSATION

at Central Michigan University’s Park Library, Powers Hall and Warriner Hall

on 15th – 16th April 2011

Featuring:

Brian Froud, Charles Vess, Tony DiTerlizzi, Wendy Froud, Elizabeth-Jane Baldry, Carolyn Dunn, Edward Gamarra, Ari Berk

Two days of presentations Friday/Saturday 15^th/16^th of April: panel discussions, a harp concert and Luncheon at CMU. Meetings with students in English and Art, and American Premiere/Screening of the filmSir Lanval.

The events take place at several locations on the campus of Central Michigan University. All events are free and open to the public.  Reservations are requested only for the luncheon on Saturday, April 16. To RSVP, contact 989-774-3341 or CHSBS@cmich.edu

Visit the official website

Kate the Royal Wedding Fairy

Kate the Royal Wedding Fairy makes sure that all weddings are happy and magical! But when mean Jack Frost steals the True Love Crown, the Fairyland royal wedding is sure to be a disaster. Can Kirsty and Rachel find the crown so the royal couple will live happily ever after…?
Available from Amazon Books