All manner of magical creatures...
Do you love fairies, tales of King Arthur, and all things that whisper of magic and imagination? Glimpse into the world of enchantment through the art of turn-of-the-century and modern artists from around the world! Artists such as Arthur Rackham, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, John Bauer, Edmund Dulac, Margaret Tarrant, Molly Brett, Florence Anderson, Hilda Miller, Hans Arnold, Elsa Beskow, Mili Weber & more!
Fairies, sprites, pixies, trolls, angels, mermaids, knights, maidens, unicorns, and all manner of magical creatures await you in the castles, forests, oceans, and meadows of these fabulous illustrations!
You'll find enchanting illustations from children's fairy tales that take you back to your childhood. Teddy bears, forest, water & farm creatures and their happy adventures are sure to bring a smile!
I hope you enjoy the wonderful images of fairy, fantasy and whimsy I've come to love!
Dancing Time by Molly Brett
Collecting fairy art and bits of whimsy...
Antique & Vintage vs Modern Reproductions...What's best?
I've been asked if I'm a postcard collector. Well...yes & no....I am a primarily a collector of fairy art. In particular, I love the art of turn of the century artists. It just so happens that postcards and cards are a great source of fairy art. I also enjoy collecting antique and vintage children's books of fairytales. Swedish fairytales are a favorite, filled with princesses, trolls and tomte, as are Victorian-era fairytales from the United Kingdom and Australia.
My own postcard / greeting card collection is a mixture of antique, vintage, modern out-of-print and current postcards and greetings cards, with a few modern prints thrown in for good measure. I also have tipped in illustrations from old books that were beyond saving.
Why not stick with just vintage and antique items? They're more valuable aren't they?
While it's certainly possible to build collections that are very valuable, you should take time to decide just what your passion is. What are your goals? Is it your main focus to create a valuable collection? Maybe you enjoy history or gathering bits of the past. If so, then collecting purely antique items may be the right thing to do.
While vintage items can be very expensive, there are some great reasons to collect antique and vintage art. There is a certain magic to collecting bits of the past. To the vintage postcard collector, for example, the "flaws" one might find in antique & vintage postcards are one of the things that make vintage postcards so appealing. Bumped corners, creases, discoloration and fading may speak of a little piece of art that was enjoyed and handled often. Vintage postcards give you a glimpse into the hearts and the lives of the past century.
The bottom line regarding reproductions is that they are often less expensive than antique items, the colors clear and bright, the art is pristine, as is the condition of the card, postcard, etc.. I may purchase several reproduction postcards for the price of one vintage postcard.
For me personally, it's all about the art. I collect the things I do for the pure joy I feel when looking through my collection. I look for items in which the art is intact and the colors clean & bright.
There is no right or wrong to collecting. It doesn't matter if the item that makes you smile is new or old, in mint condition or "well loved". What's important is that you collect the things that speak to you.
Enchanted Ways' Favorite Reference Books
A Treasury of the Great Children's Book Illustrators
I've used this book many times, as it does a good job of providing information about a number of great illustrators. You will also find helpful information regarding other very important, but perhaps not as well recognized, illustrators. Artists include: Edward Lear, John Tenniel, Walter Crane, Randolph Caldecott, Kate Greenaway, Beatrix Potter, Ernest H. Shepard, Arthur Rackam, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth, and W.W. Denslow.
There are many color and b/w illustrations throughout the book. 272 pages.
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Postcards From the Nursery: The Illustrators of Children's Books and Postcards (Scrapbook)
By far, this is my favorite and the most used book in my library! This huge book has an amazing amount of information. There are photos and biographies on approximately 81 illustrators; 19 important publishers; history of postcards, the rise of women artists in a man's world, advertising, and information covering popular children's themes.
Best of all, I couldn't even begin to count the number of color illustrations thoughout the book. Many illustrations have a blurb of information such as: artist, publisher, series, year, and the title of the art / postcard.
There are 288 pages of illustration and information.
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The Golden Age of Children's Book Illustration
Artists featured in this book include well known artists such as N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Arthur Rackham, Kay Neilsen, Edmund Dulac, Jessie Wilcox Smith, to name a few. You will also discover artists who may not be as well known, but are Masters as well. Artists such as John Tenniel, H.R. Millar, Kate Greenaway, and H.J. Ford. There are many pages of full color and black and white art, as well as page after page of smaller illustrations.
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Arthur Rackham: A Life With Illustration
This is a great reference on the life of one of the most influential artists of all time. Arthur Rackham influenced artists such as John Bauer, John Howe, Alan Lee, Brian Froud, and countless others. If you are a lover of John Bauer's amazing art, I highly suggest this one!
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A Golden Age: Visions of Fantasy : Australia's Fantasy Illustrators : Their Lives and Works (A Golden age)
Please click on the link to see a picture of the book.
This excellent reference book is brimming with information and many, many color and b/w illustrations from some of Australia's greatest illustrators: D.H. Souter, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, Edith Alsop, Christian Yandell; Harold Gaze; Minnie Rowe; May Gibbs; Ruby Winckler; Olive Crane; Barbara Macdonald; Margaret Clark; Norman, Lionel, Percy & Ruby Lindsay; Dorothy Wall; Pixie O'Harris; Peg Maltby; and Jean Elder.
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Life Works of Ida R. Outhwaite
Here is a link to a very detailed review of Ida Outhwaite's works:
Ida R. Outhwaite Life Works
Also, this link will connect you to the auctions of a fellow eBay seller who offers a fabulous selection of rare and vintage Ida Outhwaite items. Enjoy!
Please scroll down to view a tiny sampling of Outhwaite's enchanting fairies.
Enchanting Artists
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888 - 1961)
Australia
Here's a small sampling of her fabulous art!
Autumn Fairy Fall Le...
Moon Fairies and Clo...
Witch on Her Brooms...
The First Snowdrop
Fairy Beauty Rocks B...
Fairy Flight on Drag...
Fairy on a Mauve Cro...
Fairies Dancing Fall...
Fairy Fire
Fairy Rides on Blue...
Fairies Dressing
Tending the Flowers
The Spring Fairy
Sitting on a Toadsto...
Serenading the Moon
CRDFairyBallerinasOu...
CRDButterflyChariotO...
CRDFairyBallOuthwait...
CRDFairyIslandsOuthw...
CRDFairyRingOuthwait...
CRDFairySwingOuthwai...
CRDHelloCentralOuthw...
CRDNautilusFairyOuth...
CRDSeaFairiesOuthwai...
Fairy Bridgitte, Koo...
Ida Outhwaite Books on Amazon
The Little Book of Elves and Fairies
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The Little Green Road to Fairyland.
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Nursery Rhyme Frieze
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A bunch of wild flowers: Verse and illustrations
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Blossom A Fairy Story
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Ida Outhwaite Books on Amazon
Bunny and Brownie. The Adventures of George and Wiggle
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The other side of Nowhere : Fairy stories of the Never Never
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Nursery Rhymes
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The Enchanted Forest
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Ida Outhwaite Books on Amazon
The Little Green Road to Fairyland.
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The Little World of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
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Blossom : A Fairy Story
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Elves & Fairies
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THE LITTLE WORLD OF F ELVES AND FIARIES
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Ida Outhwaite Books on Amazon
Blossom - A Fairy Story
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Nursery rhymes. Illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite.
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Fairyland of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
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Elves and fairies: Verses
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The Fairy World of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
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Ida Outhwaite Books on Amazon
The Lady of the Blue Beads
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The Art of Elsa Beskow
Enchanting Tomte, Fairies, and Fairytales!
Elsa Maartman Beskow (1874-1953) was one of Sweden's most loved children's authors and illustrators. For over one hundred years Swedish children have grown up with her books. She drew her inspiration from nature, the changing seasons, childhood adventures, and a bit from her own life experiences.
Tomtebobarnen
Tomtebobarnen
Tomtebobarnen
Tomtebobarnen
Tomtebobarnen
Tomtebobarnen
Tomtebobarnen
Tomtebobarnen
Willow Baby
Star Boys
Snowdrop Fairies
Happy Frog Cafe
Blueberry Land
Olles Skidfard
GlasaKlinga
October Leaves
Bubbelimuck
Blomsterboda
Flower Family
August Festival
Swedish Fairytales by Elsa Beskow
Enchanting Fairies, Tomte, Trolls & Princesses
Woody, Hazel and Little Pip
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Children of the Forest (Mini Edition)
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Peter in Blueberry Land (Mini Edition)
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Flowers Festival
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Around the Year
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Journey to more Enchanted Ways - Favorite Links
Moon Fairy by Amelia Jane MurrayBud's Art Books
This is an amazing website! Here you will find an incredible selection of books representing the art and biographies of fairy/fantasy artists from the past through to the present. You will also find books related to every genre of art imaginable! Prepare to spend a few hours here!
From the website homepage:
Founded in 1970 by renowned illustration & comic art expert Bud Plant, our flagship Incredible Catalog has evolved from its roots, growing to include all forms of great visual art, and now bears the name Bud's Art Books. Here you will find the very best of the visual arts. A unique and diverse collection representing the past, present and future. And of course, Bud's trademark service from a great staff who share your passion for great art!
http://budsartbooks.com - Home Page
To go directly to Bud's fairy/fantasy page:
http://budsartbooks.com - Fantasy
Art Passions
An enchanting, non-commercial site filled with fairy art by the masters. From the home page: "Art Passions is primarily about artists and illustrators whose works I grew up with. I encourage you to explore this site and learn about the works of Arthur Rackham, Gustave Dore, William Morris, Aubrey Beardsley, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, Adrienne Segur, Sulamith Wulfing, Warwick Goble, the Preraphaelites and others. "
http://www.artpassions.net
Artsycraftsy
Source for fairy art prints.
http://www.artsycraftsy.com
Faerie Forlorn Lands
From the homepage:
"This site is dedicated to the lore of Faerie, not particularly to the whimsical, popularized sprites of the common imagination, but to the strange and mysterious legends which lie beneath that friendly facade." You'll find enchanting fairy fonts, poetry, art and free stuff.
http://www.ragnarokpress.com
The Scriptorium
Another great place to find an amazing selection of enchanting fonts!
http://www.fontcraft.com/
Notions & Potions
http://NotionsandPotions.com
Lucia's Garden
http://luciasgarden.com
FeminineLiving.com
http://FeminineLiving.com
Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
http://shadowscapes.com
David Delamare
http://daviddelamare.com
James Browne
http://jamesbrowne.net
Kinuko Y. Craft
http://kycraft.com
Design Toscano
http://designtoscano.com
Fairy Coloring Pages at Pheemcfaddell.com
Artist Phee McFaddell's website of fairy coloring pages.
Perhaps you'd love to be able to draw fairies, but when it comes down to putting pencil to paper, you're all thumbs. No problem! This website offers lots of fairy coloring pages to choose from! Just choose your fairy, print it out, and let your imagination soar! Thanks to lensmaster Michellepatelle for introducing me to this website!
http://www.pheemcfaddell.com/PageColoringProjects.htm
Enchanting Movies at Amazon
Labyrinth
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The Prestige
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The Secret of Roan Inish
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Sleepy Hollow [HD DVD]
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The Brothers Grimm
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Van Helsing [HD DVD]
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The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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Enchanting Fairy Houses
Fairies need homes too...
Fairy Dust by Mary Baxter St. Clair
Here is a wonderful lens about building your own fairy houses!
Fairy Houses
The Fairy Garden - Fairy Houses, Cottages, & Toad Houses
Fairy Cottage Birdhouse Light Yellow
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Toad Tavern Toad House
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English Rose Cottage
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Hopsburg Castle Toad House
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Fairy Homes
Fairy Houses ... Everywhere! (The Fairy Houses Series)
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Fairy Houses and Beyond! (The Fairy Houses Series)
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Fairy Houses (The Fairy Houses Series)
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Fairy Island: An Enchanted Tour of the Homes of the Little Folk
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Kristen's Fairy House (The Fairy Houses Series)
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The Fairy Garden - Fairy Lights
Here are a few enchanting creatures to turn your garden a place of magic!
Solar-Power Sleeping Fairy
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E-V Flower Light Solar Fairy Whispertone
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Echo Valley 6102 Solar-Powered Lighted Ultraviolet Resin Nymph Statue
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Fairy Statuette Solar Landscape Light
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Solar Kissing Fairy
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The Fairy Garden - Fairy Lights
Pink Fairy Solar Garden Statue with Ball
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Purple Fairy Solar Garden Statue with Wings
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Fairy Solar Garden Statue with Flower
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Medium Solar Fairy Statue with Colored Ball
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Illuminarie Fairy Stake
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The Fairy Garden - Statuary
Moon & Fairy Stake Feeder
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Euphoria, Stone Fibreglass Garden Fairy 35.5"
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Arwin, Resin Garden Fairy with Bird and Bunny
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Dover White Fairy On Vine With Hanger Statue
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The Fairy Garden - Statuary
Fairy Statuary
Sleeping Fairy Garden Statue Sculpture Yard Dcor
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Girl with Fairy Stoneglow Statue
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Lilyanna Stone Fibreglass Fairy Statue 27"
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The Fairy Garden - Statuary
Melina, Stone Fibreglass Fairy with Birdfeeder and Gazing Ball
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Titania Swing Fairy
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Butterfly Fairy
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The Fairy Garden - Statuary
Melina Bronze Color Fairy Statue with Birdfeeder and Gazing Ball
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Garden Fairy
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Aya Stone Color Lying Fairy. Plumed for Fountain
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The Fairy Garden - Statuary
Patience Garden Fairy Statue
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Dover White Fairy On Toadstools
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Danya B FT719B Fairy on faux Rock
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Fairy Sculpture and Bird Feeder
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The Fairy Garden - Statuary
Carruth 322 Sweet Pea Pixie
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Playtime Pixie Stone
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Leaf Fairies Plaque
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Fairy Of Lost Things Plaque
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The Fairy Garden - Statuary & Birdbaths
Garden Fairy Bunny Plaque
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Fairy Maid Fountain - Style 34189
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Cast Iron Birdbath Fairy with Bird
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Fairy Melina, Bronze Color Fountain
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Fairy Whimsey
Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand: The Deluxe Edition
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Fairie-ality: The Ellwand Collection
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Fairie-ALity 2005 Calendar: The Fashion Collection
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Flower Fairie Dress: Fairie-Ality Journal
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Fairy Whimsey
How to Find Flower Fairies
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Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal
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Flower Fairies Paper Dolls
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The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies
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The Flower Fairies Alphabet Coloring Book
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Fairy Whimsey
How to Host a Flower Fairy Tea Party
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Flower Fairies Magical Moonlight Feast
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How to Draw and Paint Fairies: From Finding Inspiration to Capturing Diaphanous Detail, a Step-by-Step Guide to Fairy Art
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How to Draw and Paint Fairyland: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the World of Fairies
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Fairy Whimsey - How to Draw Your Own Fairies
Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds In Watercolor
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Watercolor Fairies: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Fairy World
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Enchanting Fairies: How To Paint Charming Fairies and Flowers
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Painting Fairies in Watercolour (Fantasy Art)
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Fairies in Watercolour (Fantasy Art)
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Reader Feedback
michellepatelle wrote...
I just love Fairy Art, too. I am also "into" coloring pages. and I thought you might be interested in this site of fairy coloring pages by artist Phee McFaddell: http://www.pheemcfaddell.com/PageColoringProjects.htm
Posted March 05, 2009
CraftyLiason wrote...
Wow, lots of goodies here that I didn't know existed! I think I know what's going on my Christmas wish list this year. Great lens!
Posted September 24, 2008
aquariann wrote...
I do love fairies, tales of King Arthur, and all things that whisper of magic and imagination! This is a magnificent lens. You chose lovely artwork to feature. :D
Posted September 15, 2008
Lydia wrote
Very nice collection you have here, perhaps you'd enjoy a simply little pine cone fairy drawing I came across the other day. Cheers!
Posted September 07, 2008
SemperFidelis wrote...
Great lens Enchanted Ways!
Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :)
Colleen ~ www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
Posted August 13, 2008
Matthew_Ferry wrote...
Very lovely photos..5 enchanting stars for this one... =D
Posted July 15, 2008
WorldTravelers916
the art work looks very good...it fits a fairytale perfectly
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