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All Fairy Coffee Mugs on Sale for $10.00
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(While Supplies Last!)
Get yours while they are at the best price of the year!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Free Fairy & Mermaid Believe Banners
Free Fairy & Mermaid Believe Banners that I designed for you to decorate your website, myspace page, blog. Get your at: http://enchanted-designs.com!
There are still more to choose from!
There are still more to choose from!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Free Fairy Nightlight Giveaway!
Enchanted Designs is having a contest to win a FREE Fairy Mother and Child Nightlight by David Delamare. All completed surveys will be entered into a drawing to win this free fairy nightlight. We will ship it out just in time for Mothers Day. Please enter our giveaway only once! VERY IMPORTANT! Make sure you complete the entire survey or you will not be entered into our drawing! The winner will be notified by email a week before Mothers Day 2008. Good Luck!
Click on the link above to enter!
Julie Fain Featured Artist for April 2008
We have made a slideshow of Julie's fairies and mermaids for you to enjoy! Click the link above to view it.
Julie Fain uses a variety of digital painting techniques for her vibrant fantasy silhouette paintings. Her unique style features beautiful fairy and mermaid silhouettes set against vibrant night sky and brightly lit sunset backgrounds, offering a new and exciting take on the fairy and fantasy realm. She has been linked to the realm of fairy art for many years, specializing in graphic and webdesign for many fairy artists such as Jessica Galbreth, Linda Ravenscroft, Jacqueline Collen- Tarrolly and James Browne. This was the seed that planted Julie's love of fairy art, and encouraged her to try her hand at her own original creations. Julie plans to add to her art collection often, so watch this site for new additions and exciting updates. To view Julie's web design portfolio, visit: http://www.creativitydesigns.com/. Julie resides in Checotah, Oklahoma with her boyfriend Lance and their cats Anabelle and Oskar.
Julie's Website: http://www.juliefainart.com/
Julie's Myspace: www.myspace.com/fantasysilhouettes
Jasmine Becket Griffith April 2008 Featured Artist
We hope you Enjoy! Jasmine Becket-Griffith is a world-renowned fantasy artist. Born in 1979, she has spent the last decade (all of her adult life) working as a fine artist, painting traditionally by hand with acrylic paints (typically either on wood or canvas). Her artwork can be found in private collections and public displays throughout the world. Jasmine's paintings blend realism with wide-eyed wonder - exploring gothic themes, with elements of classical literature, the occult, nature and fantasy. It is her goal as an artist to bring a little bit of magic into the mundane world. Jasmine's paintings appear in countless books and magazines as well as many television shows & movies, advertisements, tattoo parlours, themeparks, and of course her extensive range of merchandise. Jasmine's official website and online gallery can be seen at http://www.strangeling.com/ and she also has an eBay store under the seller ID strangeling. She lives in the beautiful city of Celebration, Florida with her husband/assistant Matt and their cats Azrael and Mama Wolf.
Jasmine's Website: http://www.strangeling.com/
email address: JasmineToad@aol.com
Jasmine on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/jasminetoad
Monday, March 3, 2008
Sisters Fairies Victorian Lithopane Lamp by Amy Brown
Victorian Lithopane Lamp- Metal base w/ gold cord 9 1/2 x 5 inches in size featuring artwork by Nene Thomas. Each lamp comes in a nicely designed box, including history and the care literature. These are very beautiful and would make a great quality gift for anyone!
We carry 3 different styles of these great lamps. The Luminare, Six Panel and the Victorian Stands. We can also special order each lamp design in a mantle style. These are more sleek and contemporary. Each lamp comes in a nicely designed box, including history and the care literature. These are very beautiful and would make a great quality gift for anyone! "Lithophanes were conceived in 1827, when it was discovered that a remarkable three dimensional image could be produced by shining light through a carving of varied thicknesses in porcelain. These beautiful transparencies are achieved by first carving the image into beeswax. The translucency of the wax allows the artist to see the result of his labor as he works. A plaster casting is taken from this masterwork, then a fine porcelain paste is pressed into this mold. After drying, the panels are kiln fired to 2300 degrees, to achieve their extreme density and amazing translucency. Over half do not survive this process; a testimony to the difficulty of this technique. We are dedicated to the preservation and continuation of this most unusual art form."
To view more great lamps and nightlights like this or to place an order, please visit: Enchanted Designs at http:/enchanted-designs.com
Sue Miller March 2008 Enchanted Artist of the Month
Sue Miller March 2008
Sue Miller was raised Susan Pacheco in South Dartmouth Massachusetts. She began painting at a young age and was inspired by her artist father Tony Pacheco. She graduated from Dartmouth High School and attended South Eastern Massachusetts University (now called University of Massachusetts), where she studied fine arts. Sue also had private art lessons with legendary painters Milton Healey and Rachel Farrington and Margret La-shoot.
Sue enjoyed a career of 20 years as a professional graphic artist. She worked in advertising agencies, art departments, newspaper art departments, department store art departments etc. During these years as a graphic artist, Sue was able to express her creativity on the job.
She considers herself lucky to have been able to draw and design daily for so many years.
Today Sue runs her own business called The Magic Palette Art Studio where she has taught thousands of students to draw and paint for the past 15 years.
In addition to art lessons that she teaches out of her home studio, Sue is almost always involving her creativity to paint in some capacity every day. For Sue this can mean the preparation involved in beginning a new project or putting a brush to canvas. She has been known to be working on two paintings at one time. A day without painting in some faculty is like a day without water for Sue.
Sue’s work has been published in countless magazines and E-zines. She has also been blessed to with Authors to provide the cover art for their children’s books.
A visit to Sue’s home or online gallery will have you immediately drawn to the diversity of her art. Her paintings include a variety of subjects from angels, fairies, elves, nature, wildlife, children and pets. You will also notice that Sue especially enjoys painting the seasons. There is a vast collection of art to cover every Holiday of the year. Sue’s models of her paintings are often her art students and her nieces that help bring about the humanistic qualities that adorn her art.
She resides in Northwestern New Jersey with her husband of 25 years, musician Vern Miller and their “baby” autumn their golden retriever. Their home has been quoted by many people and popular newspapers as “The house of art and music”
Sue’s art has been features in the following magazines
Faerie magazine, Moon Shadows, The Aquarius, Skyline Arts and Entertainment Magazine, Mystic Pop, Pathways Magazine, The Writer’s Post Journal, Inner Realm, Dream Weaver, Angels Magazine, Angel Times Magazine. Angel Yellow Pages, The Papoose, Celestopea Times E-zine, Susan Weed’s Wise woman E-zine, Fantasy is Love E-zine, Empowerment for Women E-zine, Painters for Human Rights E-zine and more.
Sue currently holds licensing contracts for the following companies.
The Fairy Society
Heaven and Earth Designs
Tate and Company
Faerie Glen
Enchanted Tattoos
Fantasy Fabric Blocks
The Fantasy Tea Shop
Creative Imaging Licensing and Management
Scarlet Rose
The Fairy Court Creations
Costumesfairy.com
Sue’s Art work has appeared in the following books.
500 Fairy Motifs by Myrea Pettit of the popular Fairies World
How to Draw and Paint Fairies by Linda Ravenscroft
Visions of Atlantis by Ellen Million
How to Draw and Paint Dragons by Vicky Visconte
How to Draw and Paint Fairyland by Linda Ravenscroft
In addition, Sue’s art has graced the covers of children’s books
Princess Melia by Malea
Sammy’s Christmas Miracle by Anne Duhaine
Angels of the Cross by Anne Duhaine
And will also be appearing on the front cover of the forthcoming book entitled
Timothy Tom by Jeanne Jack
Plus Sue sold her art to Berkshire Originals for their Christmas card line.
Sue would like to welcome everyone to visit her vast gallery web site and fantasy art gift shop at http://suemillerart.com
Sue many be contacted also at 973-663-4120
Susan Schroder March 2008 Enchanted Artist of the Month
Susan Schroder March 2008
I now blend my talents as both artist and photographer and through technology I am able to meld them together, creating an ethereal world where all are welcome to venture.
All elements of my art are original. I do all of my own photography including the models and backgrounds. I love to spend time traveling and I take these opportunities to photograph all of my backgrounds. I explore every nook until I find secret places overlooked by most people.
All the fantasy elements such as the glowing fairy wings are digitally painted by me and the costumes are handmade and designed by me, as well.
Merging my imagination with reality, fantasy becomes real.
Susan Schroder's Website: http://photoimagerybysusan.com/
Friday, February 1, 2008
Rachel Anderson February Artist of the Month
February 2008 Enchanted Artist of the Month
RACHEL ANDERSON
"I have been fascinated with the world of fantasy since I was little when my parents began reading me books like Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz. From then on my imagination was incurably overactive. At an early age I began attempting to bring all the characters and stories in my head to life on paper. But it was not until more recently that I actually began to really learn the basics and improve my skill as an artist. Now I could not imagine doing anything else.
I live with my wonderfully supportive husband, son, and a very crazy kitty named Stella. We love taking walks in the woods and trails near our home, and they are a constant source of inspiration to me. I can't help but imagine little pixies hiding around every tree, and secret doorways to magical worlds in large old trees. I have so many ideas, and I hope that someday I will be able to create them all."
Rachel Anderson's website: http://silverstars.us
Rachel Anderson on Myspace: http://myspace.com/_silverstars_
Enchanted Designs carries some of Rachel's best selling images as 5"x7" art cards. More coming soon!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Fairy Checks by Nene Thomas, Amy Brown & Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Amy Brown Magic & Mischief Fairy Checks
Jasmine Becket Griffith Gothlings Checks
Nene Thomas Chance Encounters Checks
Fantasy Art Check Designs Fill Every Day with Enchantment - Invite magical adventures into your life with the Chance Encounters checks from Bradford Exchange Checks(R)! Four fantasy art check designs by acclaimed artist Nene Thomas carry you away to enchanted forests filled with beautiful fairies prancing steeds and flying wonders including ravens owls and dragons. Each check you write will cast its own spell - just think of the magical treasures you may discover!
Nene Thomas Mischief Makers Fairy Checks
Spread a little fairy dust and fun wherever you go with these whimsical Nene Thomas fairy art checks, available exclusively from Bradford Exchange Checks®! Four different designs feature gossamer fairies in flight, each with jewel-toned wings and matching costumes spilling over with ribbons and romantic ruffles. Fluttering butterflies and ethereal background in hues of blue, pink, yellow and purple complete each magical image. Now Ms. Thomas's intricately detailed and lush portraits of exquisite fairies can become a part of your everyday reality!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
My Faery Space
I have discovered a cool new social media website just for us fairy lovers! You can check it out here: http://myfaeryspace.com
You can create a profile and post on forum topics.
You can create a profile and post on forum topics.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Win a Trip to Hawaii and more!
Enter to win a tropical getaway for two, courtesy of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The trip includes a five-night stay for two at the Marriott plus round-trip airfare. (Value: $ 4975.00)
Visit the Country Living Website to enter for this trip and many more goodies!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
The Fairy Box charity
The Fairy Box charity exists to help support ill children in hospital,their families, and the medical and nursing staff involved in their care.
At the heart of the charity’s work is the Fairy Box itself – a themed gift box which sits on the children’s wards and which is filled with small gifts of books, toys, and games - lovingly donated - so that parents, medical and nursing staff caring for ill children can have access to a gift to help dry the tears of a child who is feeling sad or blue in hospital – and so help them on the road to recovery. Medical and nursing staff are increasingly supportive of using the Fairy Box to help dry tears when a child has had to undergo a difficult or upsetting treatment.
When so many specialist services for seriously ill children are centralised in centres – sometimes many miles from home - it is not always possible for parents to have the means, time or access, to find a gift for their child to help them through a difficult period, especially when they may be on duty by their child’s bedside, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
Fairy Box is inspired by the real-life story of how the ancient world of fairy found modern expression through a new world called the “internet” and, in so doing, helped to lift the spirits of a seriously ill child - over and over again - giving her new strength to endure another day of hospital treatment and so making that day a day closer to going home.
For some, believing in fairies may seem far away from the reality of childhood cancer, but for one seriously ill child, believing in fairies became a lifeline throughout long spells in hospital. Eleven-year-old Aimee Butler endured countless rounds of painful and exhausting cancer treatments, worrying infections and setbacks, as she lives with leukaemia.
Since coming into her life three years ago fairy artists and fairy enthusiasts who connected with her through the internet have brought new friends and companionship from all corners of the world who steadfastly and regularly support her.
Many fairy artists have been inspired by Aimee to create new works named after her or showing her fairy light. An especially stunning tribute was recently gifted to Aimee by the very talented UK fantasy artist Josephine Wall. This new work, entitled “Fairy Lights”, for Aimee symbolises all of the fairy love and support which has surrounded her and continues to support her today. See Josephine's work: www.josephinewall.co.uk
From Aimee’s experience, the Fairy Box charity seeks to open an enchanting doorway to bring more of this special magic to so many more ill children in hospital.
If you would like to support an existing, or help establish, a Fairy Box, please do get in touch. Email: fairies@fairybox.org
Ángel de los Muertos by Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Picture of the Day. Please rate this image. Leave a comment and let us know what you think!Saturday, January 12, 2008
Mermaid Themed Kitchen or Bathroom Decor Ideas
If you are like me, your kitchen is less than inspiring. I had an epiphany today about what to do with my bland kitchen. It is in the need for an update but like many other people, we have a limited budget. My love for mermaids and all things from the sea has brought me to this. In a perfect world I would love to paint my kitchen into an Underwater Mermaid World.
- Mermaid Kitchen Ceiling: I think the ceiling would be cool painted as though I am on the ocean floor looking up to the waters surface above. The sunlight reflecting on the waves. Possibly a surfer going by on his surfboard.
- Mermaid Kitchen Backsplash: My tiled backsplash would be sponge painted over with muted greens and blues. I would then go over it with a colored foil treatment to add sparkle and shine.
- Mermaid Kitchen Counter: My counter top is a white printed formica (from the 70's). I would probaly paint it to look like a sandy destination, more natural (nothing solid). Now if I wanted to completely change out the counter top I might choose a light stained concrete with bits of sand or river rocks to have a more natural feel.
- Mermaid Kitchen Lighting: Now this is the easy part... I envision a white sea shell encrusted chandalier above my dining area. Maybe I would drape foe seaweed from them as well (remember we are in an underwater world). The other lighting can be altered with sea shells and such also. Don't forget about under counter lighting... what about green or blue? Looking for a Mermaid Themed Nightlight? These are cool if you are looking for something unique.
- Mermaid Kitchen Cabinets: I would probaly paint them in different hues of greens and blues. I think a mermaid or two would look awesome painted on them as well with a few under sea creatures to keep them company. Maybe a few sea turtles could keep them company. Dont' forget about the cabinets hardware... I have seen pewter sea shell knobs and drawer handles. They look like different sea shell types and starfish. Very Cool!
- Mermaid Kitchen Wall Art: What mermaid world we be complete without the star of the show... more mermaids! I have seen mermaids sitting in wine glasses and lots of other great mermaid pictures to use for this room. My favorites are by David Delamare and Jade Bengco.
- Mermaid Decor: Of course you would want lots of seashells, coral, fishnets, anything beachy. I suggest displaying a starfish or two in your window sill and placing lots of shells in glass bowls to further this natural beach theme.
- Mermaid Bathroom: Here is a link for some great looking toilet handles with a nautical flair. They have mermaids, dolphins, lighthouses and etc...
- Beach Cottage Dishes: Here is a link for some great looking sea shell and nautical dishes.
Morning Coffee Mermaid by Renae Taylor
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