Fairie spirit
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Sometimes faeries take humans away to beautiful, magical places but sometimes, the places they take us are dark and not so beautiful. This was done for a project themed “Fear’s Playground.” It’s based on a nightmare I had a few years ago where this malevolent nixie was terrorizing a small town and killing off young men. The dream started with her drowning a surfer so that’s the scene I illustrated here. It was actually a rather terrifying dream—I guess because I have such a strong fear of drowning.
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A cute little fairy sitting on a toadstool with her friends the ladybugs! Hand drawn and colored digitally in photoshop
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The centre butterflies symbolize the soul growing and transforming and protected by unicorns (symbolizing magic, innocence and myth). Guardian angels watch over the transformation night and day. This is just one of my many mandalas. They are created from meditation and often paint themselves – I just wield the brush! The mandala is a tool for growth and spiritual connection and I am pleased to offer my first image :) All images are fully copyrighted, all rights reserved. Bright Blessings / Marg
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When someone mentions a ghost, most of us think of cemeteries, haunted houses, and human-sized transparent figures draped in sheets. / Likewise, the word “faerie” is usually linked with cute little figures with wings, magick, bright colours and merry mischief. However, mention a Banshee, and people squirm. / The Banshee, like a ghost, can represent death to many people, but that is not her actual role in folklore, or in our lives. The Banshee from the Irish bean sí, or bean sidhe (“woman of the síde” or “woman of the fairy mounds”) is a female spirit in Irish mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld. / According to legend, one Banshee guards each Milesian Irish family; these are the families whose names start with O’ or Mac, though those prefixes have often been dropped, particularly by American families. / Nonetheless, there is a Banshee for each branch of these families, and the family Banshee can follow the descendants to America, Australia, or wherever the Irish family travels or emigrates. / Her moarnful cry can be heard anywhere. / The Banshee protects the family as best she can, perhaps as a forerunner of the “Guardian Angel” in Christian traditions. However, the time we are most aware of her is before a tragedy that she cannot prevent. Meaning, that traditionally, the Banshee appears shortly before a death in “her” family. Despite her grim reputation, seeing or hearing a Banshee is not what actually causes the death. / The Banshee herself is traditionally a very kind woman, as poet and historian W. B. Yeats commented, “You will with the banshee chat, and will find her good at heart.” / Perhaps her appearance and wailing before a death are efforts to protect her family from a death or other tragedy that she foresees. Here I have depicted her in her guise as the young woman she once was, tho her eyes are red from centuries of weeping and she still cries black tears. / Behind her perched majestically on the clifftop, the ruined medieval Castle of Dunluce sits still, once home to the great irish families. / Forever loyal she guards the ruins, weeping at the loss of the great families. / / “There were originally five towers; there are now only two remaining: “Macuilin’s Tower” on the east side, which contains the remains of a staircase, and a smaller tower seawards called Mave Roe’s Tower; so called after Mave Roe, supposed by some to have been a relative of the MacQuillins, and by others, their banshee, or fairy spirit, whose wail, they say, is still heard above the winter’s storm, and who keeps the apartment scrupulously clean, expecting the return of the former owners.” – From Sketches of Olden Days in Northern Ireland by Rev. Hugh Forde some interesting reading- / Banshees / Irish faeries / celtic magick / wikipedia – banshee / Legend of the Banshee / Dunluce Castle / thankyou for taking the time to view my art and (hopefully) comment… / please have a look at my other artwork… / hope you enjoy! :) /
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digital painting
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Watercolor-edited in Photoshop The forest of living spirits / dancing and prancing / the night away.
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Mike Paget – 2008
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Not all swans may be what they first seem – some may shed their feathery coats at night and reveal themselves to be beautiful female Fays. If these coats are stolen, then the maidens will become trapped in humanoid form. If the thief is a human male, he may then take the maiden as a (possibly unwilling) bride. Should this occur, it raises the possibility that when the man least expects it a whole flight of swans will come to liberate their sister and her swanskin. Despite their usual serene demeanour, swans should not be underestimated, for should they become displeased they can prove themselves to be considerably powerful and aggressive creatures. Therefore any brigand and boor meddling in the life of a Swan Maiden could very likely come to sorely regret his actions. Other Swan Maidens though may be trapped in avian form as a result of a curse bestowed upon them. In Celtic myth it was customary for someone to embark upon and complete a series of heroic tasks on behalf of the Swan Maidens (and occasionally Swan Men), in order that their human form may again be resumed. The Celtic Goddess / Saint Bridget was also worshipped in some localities as being a Swan-Goddess. – quoted from here Taken at Royal National Park just south of Sydney. Collaboration with Sonia and Rose: Model: Sonia / Art direction: Rose / Photography: Geoff / Post-processing: Geoff
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This is my 5 year old niece, Olivia, in my back yard in Orlando. She jumped off a short ladder to get this shot. I removed the ladder in post prod with Photoshop CS3. All natural lighting, no flash or strobes used.
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Created with two different fractal designs (Apophysis) and a cut out of a butterfly. / Design / fractal work: Thea Walstra / CanDuCreations / Photographic work: Ted Widen / CanDuCreations / /
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Blowing memory bubbles in my mind’s eye / The inner child once lost, is now satisfied, No time for childhood, has long since gone past / Creative play and expressive fun, now a blast, Lost in the shadows of life’s time and space / Profoundly regained in moments of grace, Within me again, so proud to loudly report / With no fear of traumas’ outing transport, Little bubble fae nestled safely in my skin / To love, respect , honor and listen herein, N’er again will I lose you, nor ignore your cry / Your imaginative spirit gives us the wings to fly. ©tkrosevear 3/30/2009 Processing a splintering of soul, retrieving my four year old self ~ lost and unheard until recently. Photograph of Bubble merged with self-recollected drawing of myself at play with wings of dragonfly (illusions), merged and edited in photoshop7 with lens flares and redfield plug-in fractilius as final filters. InnerChild
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12×18 pastel on Wallis sanded paper This is the first of a series I plan to do on the elemental wind spirits of the four directions. The Wind of the East is the wind of rebirth and of Spring. Our ancient ancestors always knew what direction they were facing and connected with the spirits of all directions. By connecting with these ancient spirits too we can begin to feel connected to the Oneness of all that is. Face the East and feel Spring’s soft wind blowing through you, connecting you to your beginning and releasing you of all you no longer need. Also from the series: /
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12×18 pastel on sanded Wallis paper FEATURED IN “FEMININE INTENT”, “YOU’RE ACCEPTED”, “STRICTLY HUMAN FACES”, “CONTEMPORARY PASTEL PAINTERS”, “THE LOVE OF EERIE AND ENCHANTING ARTWORK”, AND “THE PATCHWORK” This is the second in an Elemental series I am working on. The Spirit of the South Wind brings in warmth and sensuality. She is the wind of summertime. Smell the scent of flowers from a thousand summer meadows. She is also the wind of marriage, love, and maturity. Anything in your life that you wish to grow and prosper should be given to the South wind so that she can caress it into being. Here is a link to / Summertime / by Miss Janis Joplin (to get you in the mood for summer winds) Also from the series: /
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12×18 pastel on Wallis sanded paper RED BUBBLE FEATURED ART ON MAY 4TH, 2009 58 favorites and 1785 views as of 11-24-09 This is the third of an Elemental Wind series. The West Wind is the Wind of Autumn, wisdom and age. It is the wind we turn to in quiet contemplation that tells us the secrets of wisdom. Turn to the West and smell the faint scent of fallen leaves. Let the Spirit of the West Wind guide you into your inner-knowing. Also from the series: /
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From an original pastel drawing by MoonSpiral. Okay, now I am addicted to making t-shirts :))
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19×25 pastel on Sennelier La Carte paper FEATURED IN C.O.R.E., FRIENDS OF RED BUBBLE, FIRST THINGS, THE PATCHWORK, AND THE SISTERHOOD / She has been sitting on my easel for the longest time. I finally got inspired to finish her. I made her a lot bigger than the others in the series, so that should appease her for me taking so long on her. / She is the Spirit of the North Wind. It is the wind of Winter and of death, but also of rebirth. She gives us the wisdom to overcome death and to know it is not the end. We must walk through the Northern gate at the end of this life and she will be the one to usher us through. Listen to cold Winter wind, and let her help you release your fears into the darkness of the night. Also from the Series
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Ink on fabric FEATURED in ‘Light in the Darkness’ July 2009 FEATURED in ‘Lifeline’ July 2009
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The ‘Wood Spirit’ is trying to help restore the balance of nature by encouraging new growth. She’s not too happy about the felled tree and the fact that her undertaking is becoming an increasingly difficult task but she is determined. I wanted this to be evident in her intense expression and piercing stare.
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This galloping spirit dances over the Moors, watching over the sacred lands, ready to fly away with raven’s wings. This is a photo-composite made using several layers. The horse is from this stock photo.
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On a flight back to the kingdom within, the kingdom of peace, of, love, of beauty, the kingdom of Heaven, she sheds tears for all the pain she has seen, for all the love that is lost, for all tears that we cry…... / She leaves a sparkling trail of angel’s dust to fall back down to earth, maybe they will reach our hearts, touch our souls, and let us find the Love that is inside us, the beauty of all that is…..reach deep inside, find your kingdom of love and light, Your Kingdom of Heaven…. / Shed no more tears, but those of love and for love… / Peace Always, / Leah♥ *An older graphite piece revisited, completely compiled in Photoshop ;)
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WOODLAND MAGIC SERIES Pen and Ink Original available A5- Black Matt- £30 + P&P Daughter of the Glade by Tricky Pixie / Thank you so much Lynsye Medalia for tuning me into this wonderful group. The music fits so well with this piece xxxx / / My seventh upload for the 1000 Girls in 100 Days Project (3rd Nov 2009- Free Topic) / 10 Artists, 100 Days, 1000 Works / Follow this exciting Blog here….. / 1000 GIRLS IN 100 DAYS This series is still in progress- Others in this series so far / Woodland Nymph / Woodland Day Dream / Woodland Whisper / Woodland Charm / Woodland Queen / Woodland Princess
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Another faerie, this one with a tribal flair, playing around with my wacom pen and an old card image. My first one true media production… Hope you believe in magic too!!! Learn how to do one for yourself HERE (Oct 19th post)
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