The spring issue of FAE is filled with faery magic, literally! As Lucy Cavendish shows us how to do ‘Spell Crafting’ with our faerie allies. Christine Lynch, daughter of Frances Griffiths (Cottingley Fairies) tells tales of real life faery encounters, and Elizabeth-Jane Baldry talks about the Fynoderee, illustrated by Alan Lee. We look at the artwork of some Cornish artists, including Peter Pracownik, Patrick Gamble and more! We meet some Unicorn Queens, and see some Enchanted Dream Wear in our special fashion features. Kitchen Faery, Sharon William’s prepares something sweet for Valentines Day and Australian artist Kim Turner shows us her cup cake faeries. Felicity Fyr Le Fay helps us to act on our ‘Faery Calling’ in a new 4 part series, and Doreen Virtue starts us off on the right track for 2012 with her Fairy card column for the spring months. Ceri Norman teaches us all about ‘Elf & Safety’ Icelandic Style! We look at the stunning inspiring sculptures of Lorell Lehman, and Bryony Whistlecraft talks us through the ‘Elfin Calendar’ illustrated by Aaron Pocock. We welcome back Hannah Titania who is now a regular columnist for FAE, and in this issue she talks about and shares some faery photographs, and much much more inside this jam-packed spring edition of FAE!

This month we’re pleased to feature the work of Marc Potts. Living and working in an old thatched cottage on the edge of Dartmoor, Marc’s art is infused with the spirits of this wild place. It speaks of ancient creatures and hedgerow magic. Describing himself as ‘an avid devourer of all things folkloric’, Marc’s art and writing reflects this. He has contributed to numerous projects, including a jewellery range created in collaboration with his wife Kelly Martinez, and the Shared Legends project. Marc’s work is available as prints from his website. Please stop by the gallery to see more.

Founded in 1983 by Karen van Kalmthout, Fortune Faeries are handmade one of a kind creations. Sculpted in porcelain clay and hand painted the range includes faeries, dragons, castles and portals. Karen’s work is available from her shop studio in Stroud, Gloucestershire, or you can contact her direct to have a special piece made for you.

Inspired by nature and fantasy Elysian Field Originals is the work of Valerie Ashley. The beautiful leaf necklaces are hand sculpted with painted or three dimensional figures and accented with gemstones. The faces peeking out of the leaves are enchanting, capturing a fleeting glimpse of faery as a piece of wearable art.

Half human. Half faery. Fully endangered. Meghan Chase is about to come into her legacy….
The Faery realms have always weathered the clash of Summer and Winter fey, the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. Now a new breed of faery has emerged to challenge both—to their peril. Forged by Man’s insatiable pursuit of technological superiority, the terrifying Iron fey are massing…and the fate of all faeries hangs in the balance. The greatest weapon in this epic magical war? A half-human teenage girl.
The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa is a faerie romance consisting of four novels, The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, The Iron Queen and the Iron Knight. There are also two novellas Winter’s Passage and Summer’s Crossing which contain further adventures of the series three main characters.

The work of Spanish maker Marta Florenza, Floripondios (flower ornament) is a collection of leather flowers and leaves that can be worn as chokers, hair bands, cuffs and more. Marta also makes leather pouches, earrings and many other beautiful faerie-inspired accessories.

American author Mary Losure explores the Cottingley Fairy story in her new book for children The Fairy Ring, Or Elsie and Frances Fool the World. Due to be published in March by Candlewick Press, The Fairy Ring tells Frances and Elsie’s true story as a fanciful narrative, illustrated with the original fairy photographs and previously unpublished illustrations and photos from the girl’s family archives.

French sculptor Emilie Etienne creates gorgeous fantasy figures including faeries and dragons. She also works as an illustrator, using ethereal photographs of her figures to create the artwork for numerous projects like books and album covers.

Handmade in Ireland these cute little fairy dolls make lovely gifts. The ‘Away With the Fairies‘ fairies are stuffed with lavender so they smell lovely, and no two are made to look alike. They can be personalised to suit the occasion, be it birthdays, weddings, or a new baby. Why not spread some fairy love with one of these sweet Valentine fairies? Visitors to Co. Galway can pop into the Secret Garden fairy shop in Kinvara, where you will also find a treasure trove of locally made crafts, clothing and art.

Wicked Fae is the online portfolio of Melissa Findley, freelance illustrator and artist. She is primarily a digital artist but works with a variety of traditional media. Her stunning work regularly appears on book covers, but Melissa also takes on private commissions. You can see more of her work in here other portfolio site, MelissaFindleyArt.com