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Wendy Froud, is to receive the lifetime achievement award at the Portland Film Festival this September. Wendy fabricated the infamous ‘Yoda’ in the movie, Star Wars, a character that has truly stood the test of time for his zen-like wisdom and ability to use the ‘force’!
Wendy will be present at a special screening of the Dark Crystal on Wednesday 2nd September as a part of the festival schedule.
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You can also catch Wendy and husband, Brian Froud at the Avalon Faery weekend on 24th and 25th October at Glastonbury Town Hall. See www.faeryevents.com for details or follow the Facebook event page.
The existence of fairies has long been dismissed and resigned to the realm of children’s books and Disney films.
However Manchester Metropolitan University lecturer John Hyatt claims he now has proof the creatures are real and are residing in the Rossendale Valley.
And he is on a mission to get more adults to believe and ‘bring a bit of magic into their lives.’
John Hyatt, Director of Manchester Institute for Research and Innovation in Art and Design (MIRIAD) at Manchester Metropolitan University snapped images of what he claims are the tiny winged creatures whilst out photographing the Lancashire landscape over the last two years.
Source: Manchester Evening News
Imagine the setting, a fairytail castle in France! Then allow your imagination to really soar as you see yourself taking part in Brian Froud’s first ever faerie art master class, and just when you thought it could not get even better! Wendy Froud appears and facilitates a master class where she will share many things including how to breathe life into a sculpture through an understanding of “anatomy with integrity.”
For a fairytale experience with the Froud’s Book now! Visit: www.chateaubelcastel.com
WHEN: 4-11 August | 11-18 August or 18-25th August 2012
WHERE: Chateau Belcastel, in the midi-Pyrenees region of France
WHAT: Master classes by renowned artists Brian and Wendy Froud with a holiday in a medieval castle that is an historical monument that is a tribute to art, music and architecture.
INCLUDED: Master classes, a private reception and a fine dinner in the castle with the artists, Wendy and Brian Froud. Stay for a week in a wonderful private or semi-private house in one of France’s “Most Beautiful Villages,” Walk across the bridge for warm croissants in the morning, and enjoy them on your own patio or prepare dinner in your own kitchen. More
Project materials, a VIP tour of the castle and transportation to & from the market and local airport or train station is also provided. (There are no additional costs except meals.)
Please note: Wendy’s classes have already sold out for the first week! Spaces on all classes are limited, so early booking is advised.
DETAILS OF WENDY FROUD MASTER CLASSES
Beginning with a guided visualization, Wendy will show students how to access the unique gifts that can only be discovered by flexing one’s own imagination. She will enable the class to understand how to breathe life into a sculpture through an understanding of “anatomy with integrity.” The master model-maker will share her knowledge and technical expertise about how to construct an armatured creature that is fully capable of expression through movement. The head, hands, upper torso and feet will be sculpted while participants gain knowledge of proportion and technique. Students will work with the artist to paint their sculptures and finally finish them with embellishments of hair, costumes and accouterments. Wendy has given similar, abbreviated creative workshops in the past, and her students have always been overwhelmingly pleased about the artistic growth and inspiration they gained.
DETAILS OF BRIAN FROUD MASTER CLASSES
The Liminal Line – Drawing the Unseen | Brian will share his insights into the inner world of Faerie and teach his unique process of using a sketchbook and pencils to express and develop style, emotion and characters. Students will discover new realms of their own inner creative spirits when Brian shows them how to build pathways to new places in their imaginations.
He will show participants how the expressive use of line and color is a response to an impulse that exists in everything around us, and how to use it effectively as a tool when developing characters and finished drawings.
Both master classes are serious but light-hearted workshops, with no previous or professional experience required.
For more info and details of how to make your dreams come true, visit: www.chateaubelcastel.com NOW!
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 19×13.5 inches] Click HERE to purchase
Visit the official website of Howard David Johnson
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
