image (c)Amy Brown. Please do not use without permission of the artist
Fairies seem to be popping up everywhere these days. From postcards to calendars, t-shirts to tattoos, it seems we can't get enough of these little creatures. Therefore I felt it only fair to pay tribute to some of the most talented fae artists of the modern day. While you're encouraged to browse the sample images I've provided, you are NOT invited to take any of them from my site. If you wish to use these images for your personal enjoyment, please visit the artists' websites for more information. Links are provided under the pictures. Having said that, feel free to step into my gallery of all things fae.
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Born in Bellingham, Washington in 1972, Amy Brown began drawing at a young age and shows no signs of quitting. Her biggest influences have been Brian Froud and Michael Parkes. At the age of 20 she got a job at a local gallery as a custom framer, which she states helped to give her a good background in color, texture and design, as well as exposing her to a number of mediums. Her boss and now good friend asked her to paint something to fit into a frame that had been lying around for months. Hence it was then that she painted her first fairy, which incidently sold in the gallery a few days later. The rest, as they say, is history. To date her works have been featured world-wide in anything and everything that one could put a fairy on, and the popularity of her art is only growing.
-- information obtained from the artist's website
Left to right: "Fire Dance"; "Lightning Fairy"; "Wild Rose"
Artist's Website: Amy Brown Fantasy Art
David was born in Leicester, UK but has spent most of his life in Portland, Oregon where he enjoys the cloudy weather. Though he likes to travel, he has never driven a car. He sleeps late and works deep into the night. When he's not attending films, plays, or concerts he can usually be found at home or strolling in Portland's Hawthorne District. He's a bit reclusive and rarely makes public appearances, so if you have an opportunity to see him at a book signing or gallery opening, don't miss it.
-- from the biography on the artist's website
Left to right: "A Little Night Music"; "Catch a Falling Star"; "The Snow Queen"
These images used by permission of David Delamare. For copyright restrictions, please visit daviddelamare.com.
Artist's Website: DavidDelamare.com
Perhaps one of the most renowned fairy artists of modern times, Brian Froud has created some of the most memorable fairies to date. His creative influence has brought to life movies such as Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal; his illustrative books such as Good Fairies/Bad Fairies, The Pressed Fairies Book and many more have sold millions of copies worldwide. He recently provided the foreward for the book The Art of Faery, which features the artwork of several prominent fae artists. He resides in Devon, UK.
-- information obtained from FairyArtists.com
Artist's Website: The World of Froud
Inspired by fantasy, mythology, and nature, Jessica Galbreth has produced some very ethereal artwork indeed. This artist showed her talent at a very young age. After graduating from the University of Toledo with a degree in Art, she sought a career as a professional artist. Encouraged to display her work over the internet, word of this young artist's talent spread like wild fire. Her work as been offered alongside the likes of Amy Brown and David Delamare and, thanks to her ever-growing popularity, she now boasts three websites all offering different aspects of her art. She lives in Toledo, Ohio with her husband and baby girl.
-- information obtained from the artist's website
Left to right: "Gothic Fairy", "Masquerade", "Night Fairy"
Artist's Website: The Enchanted Art of Jessica Galbreth
Josephine Wall has a passion for light and color, as is clearly illustrated in her work. After leaving art college she was employed by Poole Pottery, where she painted the dramatic and boldly-colored designs of the now-famous "Delphis"ware. She also uses her creative energies in sculpture, figurines, stained glass reproductions and has even customized clothing. She lives with her husband at "Wysteria Cottege", where she works out of her attic studio.
-- information obtained from FairyArtists.com
Left to right: "An Even Smaller World"; "Believe"; "Catching Wishes"
Artist's Website: Josephine Wall Official Website
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