The Mystical Visions of Judy Mastrangelo

We were excited to learn fairy artist Judy Mastrangelo (one of our Featured Artists) will be visiting the UK this year. Judy is appearing as Guest of Honour at the Magical Faerie Festival in Canterbury, Kent, over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. There will be two workshops hosted by Judy during the festival – Creating Art From One’s Imagination and Creative Drama. The workshops are open to all ages and Judy is an experienced workshop facilitator so they should be a real treat.
Judy has also recently opened an online store, where you can buy original art, prints, and all sorts of lovely things featuring her artwork, including candles, puzzles, jewellery and mugs. Recently added to this list of a range of sweet figurines from Munro Collectibles (shown above).

2010 Faerie Foto Calendar

Cyoakha Grace O’Manion has just released her new Faerie Foto ‘Nature Faeries’ calendar for 2010. The calendar features 12 stunning full colour prints of strong feminine forest faeries. Each image has been created using double exposures on real film, with a really magical result. The calendar is sumptuously printed so the pictures can be framed after use. Pan-religious and Pagan holidays are marked, plus all the moon phases and a monthly Celtic faerie poem. They are selling fast, so order one quickly and start the year in the faerie way!

Faerie Calendar Competition

The publishers of The Magical Times have just released a new Magical Faerie calendar for 2010. The calendar celebrates the world of fantasy and fairy art and features work by Josephine Wall, Linda Ravenscroft, Wendy Andrew, Chris Down, Priscilla Hernandez, Esther Remmington, Sue Clyne, Julia Jeffrey, Judy Mastrangelo, Anita Luckett and Susan Rodio. Each month days of magical interest are marked. The calendar is FSC certified, meaning the paper used is from sustainable sources.

We have two calendars to give away to our readers. Just answer the following question and submit your name and address using the form below. The competition closes on November 30th and the winners will be announced here. Good luck!

Question: Who publishes the Magical Faerie Calendar?

Congratulations to our winners, Debbie K and Robert W!

Mythical Creatures Stamp Collection

Royal Mail’s latest stamp collection features six mythical creatures drawn from the UK’s rich folklore and legends. Dragons and Unicorns grace the 1st class stamps, with Giants, Pixies, Mermaids and Fairies on the 62p and 90p stamps. The artwork is by celebrated illustrator Dave McKean (well known for his Sandman comic covers amongst others). These special stamp collections are only available for a limited time, so if you are wanting to add a little fantasy to your correspondence, stock up now! Also available is a special presentation pack with all 6 mint stamps with creature commentary by Neil Gaiman, or a set of postcards featuring the illustrations.

Mystical Flora Fairies Doll Collection

I am quite excited to see a new collectible doll based on Jasmine Beckett-Griffith’s artwork, the Mytical Flora Fairies. Jasmine’s unique style has translated wonderfully into doll form, with each character being based on her ‘Flowers’ series.  They have been released by Ashton Drake, who also make the popular Blythe dolls (and others). The first in the series, Regina the Rose Fairy is available to order now.

Whispering Willow Fairies

The Whispering Willow Fairies are a collection of posable fairy dolls from Charisma Dolls. The range includes tiny butterfly winged Wee Willow Fairy Babes, pretty Fairy Whispers, the elegant Royal Willow Fairies and the more earthy but mischevous Pixies, Leprechauns and Hodekens. All the Whispering Willow Fairies have been designed by German fantasy doll artist Silke Janas-Schlösser.

The Fairyworld Community

The Fairyworld in an International Association for everyone who loves Fairies and Angels. Membership is open to everyone, adults and children, who wish to share in the joy of the fantasy realms and love of nature. On joining you will receive a membership card and a newsletter, Fairyworld News (or Fantastic Fairies for younger readers), which is published quarterly. The Fairyworld picked up the magic wand from the now defunct Fairy Ring Association to provide a gentle and inclusive community for believers.

New Household Fairies

The are eight new Household Fairy figurines available, based on the lovely artwork of James Browne. Choose from the tooth fairy, book fairy, sun and moon fairies, cookie fairy, fireside fairy, tea fairy, and my favourite, the missing sock fairy. These wonderfully detailed resin figures are hand painted and come in a gift box.

Goblins! (Cuddly Versions!)

FAO Schwarz present an exclusive line of plush figures based on the book, Brian Froud’s ‘Goblins!’. They may look cute and cuddly, but these little mischief makers are definitely up to no good. There are 6 designs to chose from and are priced at $45 each. FAO Schwarz have stores in New York and Las Vegas, and sell on-line (although unfortunately they don’t ship outside the USA!).

The Faery Shop

A brand new source for all things Faerie, The Faery Shop, is now open. Offering a selection of CDs, books, art cards, jewellery, calendars, wings, figurines and more. You can also buy copies of Faeries & Enchantment magazine, take out a subscription, or buy tickets to some of the UK’s best Faerie events including the Faery Ball and the 3 Wishes Faery Fest.