fairy/faery/faerie

Reccomended:

• Time of the Faeries by J. Corsentino - Fantasy Art and Fairy Photography
• Acorn Cottage Art - Sally Drumhiller - A michigan artist specializing in fairy art. Includes a gallery and purchase information.
• Deanna’s World: Faerie Circle - Stories, definitions, artwork, poetry, MIDIs, and a book list are on this informational page.
• Dew Drops - The original fairy artwork of Natalia Pierandrei. Galleries, profile, FAQ, purchase information, and e-cards.
• Elfame - How to make a faerie garden, protection charms, spells, poetry, and a quiz.
• The Enchanted Faerie Garden - Definitions, important dates, quizzes, webrings and images.
• Enchantment - Adoptions and small galleries of artwork by famous artists.
• Faeirwerks - Galleries of poetry, art, pottery images, short stories, and beliefs, many of them dedicated to fairies.
• Faerie Realm - Fairy artists include Cicely M. Barker, Amy Brown, and Jeff Bedrick. Contains pictures for downloading, sets, backgrounds, wallpaper, and adopted unicorns and faeries.
• Faerie Realm - Pictures and links.
• The Faerie Realm: Nature Spirits Of The World - A collection of resources including poetry, visionary art, booklists, and a library of on-line folk tales concerning faeries.
• The Faerie Veil - Dark faerie pictures, tattoos, and shoppe.
• Faeries and Other Wee Folk - Information, poems, folklore, graphics, and gnomes.
• Faeries Are Real - Illustrations of faeries, goblins, and elves by Izabela Bzymek.
• Faery Forest - Online fortune reading, graphical and text maze, and adoptions.
• Faeryland Faeries and Anime Fairy Graphics - Galleries of faerie art, much of it anime and manga.
• Fairy Amber’s Garden - Fairy lore, garden, poems and quotes, including graphics and charms.
• Fairy Artists - Information on and images by well and lesser known artists.
• Fairydreams Photography and Creative Digital Imaging - Digital art created through photography and computer manipulation, to present realistic images of fairies.
• FairyWeb - Includes artwork, tattoos, music, merchandise, folklore, beliefs, and musings.
• Fantasy Stories - Poetry, stories, polls and images.
• Fritz’s Fancy Fairies - Fairy art galleries by a variety of artists.
• Gateway to Faerie - Features folklore and a bibliography.
• A Home for Faeries - Images, links, adoptions, and a java drawing board.
• LaLa’s Land - Faery art, images, poems, stories and trivia, as well as faery recipes.
• The Land of the Fae - Small image gallery with art from Meilin Wong, Brian Froud, Tom Cross, and Charles Faris.
• Legend of LeFay Trails - A collection of Faerie poetry, art and music.
• Lovely Fairy Art - Gallery of artwork by noted fairy and fantasy artists, with midi compositions.
• The Manic Fairy - Information on faeries. Features art, adopt-a-fairy, links and web rings.
• Oona’s Magickal Realm - Dedicated to fairylore and fantasy films.
• Picture Page of Faeries - Galleries of images.
• The Pixie Pit - Includes poems, postcards, links, games, animations, and a children’s art gallery that accepts submitted original pictures.
• Rosepetal’s Path into Faerie - Faerie images, introductions to mythical creatures with links, and poetry.
• Sandra Dee’s World of Fairy’s - Images, poetry, and links.
• Sara’s Fairy Collection - Fairy Art from popular artists, top sites competition, adoptables, and the Fairy Art Association.
• Seventh Planet of MorganLaFey - Original reference, essays, poetry, and artwork.
• Sifra, Home of the Fae - Pictures and tales of faeries.
• Twilight’s Veil - A searchable resource site with sections on various types, folklore, and tales.
• WonderFlight Fairies - Animated and still pictures of fairies adapted from existing photographs, background, and other homepage graphics.
• faery tradition

• Academy of the Faerie Folk - Links, reading list, and discussions.
• Celtic Faery Pathways at Avalon Grove - Faery teachings on celtic christianity, ceremonies, and information.
• Church of the Spiral Tree - Incorporated in August 1997 to provide a legal, tax-exempt status to those of the faerie faith in Alabama, and the larger community.
• Covenant of Rhiannon Community - A welsh faerie tradition coven, located in Cape May, NJ.
• cyberfae :: a faerie community - Community for lovers and scholars of the fae and those interested in faery lore.
• The Dreamscape - Contains over fifteen different topics relating to faery wicca.
• Elfame - Related to all things faerie, a variety of information.
• Faerie Wonderland - Poetry, graphics, facts, believe buttons, adoptees as well as things just for fun.
• FaeriePrints.com - Original faerie art by Nedda Angelina Shishegar.
• Faeries - A brief history, pictures and links.
• Faeries and Little Folk - Describes different types of faeries, likes and dislikes, and faery magick.
• Faeries and Other Wee Folk - Favorite plants, names, superstitions, interests, and poems.
• A Faeries Place - Offers a gallery, stories, poetry and links.
• The Faery - About the ancient Fae Rhy of northern Europe.
• The Faery Crossing - Offers an A to Z list of faeries, fae gods and goddess’s, sightings, care and feeding, and how to summon a faery.
• Faery Faith - The official homepages for the faery faith and faery wicca books by Kisma Stepanich, about the Irish faery faith tradition as practiced in America.
• Faery Faith in the Northern Tradition - History of the northern tradition of faery.
• Faery Folk and Kin - Large list and descriptions of types of faeries and relations.
• The Faery Forest - A variety of information including faery names, origin, and a list of plant uses in faery magick.
• Faery Magic - Official home of the Faery Believers Club, and the Fairy Shoppe.
• Faery Names - An alphabetical list of faery names with a brief description of each.
• Faery Page - Offers a variety of information including a faery calendar, favorites, flowers and herbs, types of faeries, and spells.
• The Faery Tradition - History, beliefs and traditions of faery wicca.
• The Faery Tradition - A variety of faery information and links.
• Faery Witchcraft - Offers a brief description of faery witchcraft and a wide variety of other wicca related topics.
• A Faery’s little world - Wicca, faeries and mythology.
• Faerywolf - Rituals and essays on the practices of paganism from the perspective of a teacher of the craft, and initiate of the feri tradition.
• Fairy Oracle - Fairy Oracle divination, fairie art and healing.
• Feri Tradition Introduction - An introduction to Victor and Cora Anderson’s feri tradition.
• Feri Wicca - A brief history of faery wicca and links.
• Fiona’s Faerie Cottage - Fiona’s Faerie Cottage is an online catalog of faerie jewelry, figurines and gifts.
• Fly with Fairies- Do you believe? - Site has: fairie facts, resources, fairy-related book reviews, quotes, fairyasaura, poems, websites, comics and cartoons; a Fairy Believers Club and reasources for lovers of the fae.
• Francesca De Grandis - A faery shaman trained by Victor Anderson.
• Francesca’s Wiccan and Faerie Grimoire - Resources, excerpts and links.
• Fritz’s Fancy Fairies - A brief history, gallery, and a spell.
• The Glistening Pixie - Frequently asked faery questions, images, links,and a directory.
• Lavendise - A center for networking fae all over the world and a place for self discovery.
• The Little People - List of different types of faeries, welsh faerylore and how to connect with fae.
• Moth’s Fae - Offers a small assortment of information, faery tales, and links.
• Musette’s Faery Grove - Encourages all to rediscover the mystery, wonder and excitement for life that we had as children.
• My Take on the Faery Faith - Robert S. Bitting’s personal view of his own discovery of the faery paths and what they mean.
• PookLaRoux’s Faerie FAQ - Collection of information about modern faery traditions.
• The Pretty Pixies - A site about faeries with information, adoption, artwork, and poetry.
• 3rd Road Faery Tradition - Presents the tradition taught by author Francesca De Grandis.
• The Realm of the Fae - Art work, encyclopedia and gallery.
• Shimmerfaerie’s Page - Q and A, encounters, ways to contact a faery, and links.
• T. Thorn Coyle - Feri tradition priestess offers: workshop descriptions, travel schedule, music, writings and philosophy.
• The Very Faery Shoppe - Offers faery and celtic historical resources and folklore, entertainment for faery lovers looking to connect, and related on-line shopping.
• Wax’s Realm - Explains faery herbs, what faeries are, different faeries, and how to get a faery into your home. Also offers other wiccan topics.
• Welsh Faerie Tradition - Y Tylwyth Teg is a welsh faerie witchcraft tradition.
• Wild Muse - Includes writings, graphics and products relating mainly to dark faeries.
• Witch Eye - An occasional e-zine offering art, lore and discussions, inspired by Victor and Cora Anderson’s feri tradition of witchcraft.
• The Witches Way - A large list with descriptions of fae and related creatures.

faery for gay/bi folk

• a.k.a. Amber Fox - A growing circle of alternative gay and queer men, friends and neighbours who are centred on the land aka Amber Fox. Ontario, Canada.
• Chicago Faeries - Events, contact information. Chicago, Illinois, USA.
• CorBeau’s page - Zuni Mountain Sanctuary, Harry Hay
• Cumpost: A Radical Faerie Site - An established and growing circle of gay and queer men centred on the land a.k.a. Amber Fox.
• DC Radical Faeries - Witches and Faeries and Bears! Oh, MY! Events, Happenings, Parties. Washington, DC, USA.
• Denver Faeries - Monthly heart circle and other events, contact information. Denver, Colorado, USA.
• EuroFaerie - Events calendar, photographs, ideas on rituals, and history.
• Faerie Ancestors’ Web Memorial - Lists and web pages honoring radical faeries who have gone before us.
• Faerie Camp Destiny - Faerie land in Vermont, USA. Gatherings, aerial photograph, email list, documents regarding decision making.
• The Faerie List FAQ - Information about a big, old email list which has been cross-pollinating the radical faerie tribes for years.
• Folleterre Sanctuary - Faerie land in Europe. Contains photos, financial information, plans, and decision making.
• HipFaerie - Space for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth who have roots in modern hip culture - “queer hippies” as it were.
• Kawashaway - The Northwoods band of radical faeries are in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Chicago, and elsewhere.
• The Leatherfaerie Shaman - Cyrwyn’s page, includes essays on leather and SM, on radical faeries and shamanism, and related links.
• Nomenus - Nomenus and Wolf Creek Radical Faery Sanctuary, Wolf Creek, Oregon. Gatherings, visitor’s guide, art, wishlist.
• Peridot’s Place - One Faerie’s family, body rituals, S&M, drag, and experiences with HIV.
• Radical Faeries - Larry Roberts story of his first faerie gathering, published in Holy Titclamps #2.
• RFD Magazine - Nationally distributed magazine concerning rural gay men and related areas of human growth and consciousness. Topics include alternative lifestyles, homesteading, politics, gardening, cooking, contact letters, poetry, fiction, prisoner concerns, men’s arts, health, photography, and book reviews.
• Temple’s Homo Page - Gay interest fiction, non-fiction, comics, artwork, erotica from the perspective of a pagan rad-fey. Oh yes, and the stray manifesto or two.
• Who are the Radical Faeries? - This is the classic manifesto which starts out “We are a network of faggot farmers, workers, artists, drag queens, political activists, witches, magickians, rural and urban dwellers who see gays and lesbians as a distinct and separate people, with our own culture, ways of being/becoming, and spirituality.”
• Zuni Mountain Sanctuary - Faerie community in Zuni Mountains of New Mexico, USA. Pottery business.

fae dolls

• Art Dolls by Kimberly G L - Handsculpted fantasy art dolls, made without molds.
• Artistic Differences - Hand sculpted fairies and mermaids. Porcelain and cloth black dolls and modern repoductions.
• Away with the Fairies - Features a variety of handmade Irish fairies and angels.
• Briar Moon - Offering fairy and mermaid sculptures by Gina Marie.
• The Butterfly People - Sculpted clay fairies made with real butterfly wings encased in acrylic boxes for protection.
• Capture the Magic Sculptures - Fairie and mermaid fantasy figures sculpted by artist Tina Bourque.
• Cedar Bush Enchantments - Fantasy art sculptures by Helen Bush. Fairies and mermaids are a specialty, also offering angels and whimsy.
• Devout Dolls - Handmade dolls ranging from mermaids to monsters to two-headed dolls. By Sara Lanzillotta.
• Elderwood Forest - A selection of fairies, elves, dragons and other fantasy creatures. Also books available.
• Eloh Sculpture - Offers items sculpted from paperclay and other media using vintage and antique materials.
• Enchantment Faeries - Original and custom figurative art sculptures of faeries, mermaids, and wedding cake toppers by artist Mary Cripps.
• Enchantments - Whimsical clay figurative sculptures of Santas, faeries and elves by Donna Keenan.
• Espirit’ Glen - Fantasy polymer clay sculptures. Also features tutorials for beginner doll makers.
• Faerie Shadows - Living dead dolls, Barbies, and others customized and repainted into faeries.
• Fairies and Other Dolls - Offering sculpted fairy and mermaid dolls.
• Fantasyland Creations - Mermaids, art, original dolls, books, collectables, and sculpture, created by artist Linda Land.
• Folklore Doll Company - Features sculpted felt dolls based on folklore characters. Includes elf, troll, witch, wizard, and Jack Frost.
• Gnarlies by Sandy Dale - Gnome-like collectible dolls; one of a kind or limited edition, mixed-media sculpture.
• Gnomin Originals - Collectible, handmade, whimsical Christmas elves that stand 18″ tall, are poseable and come with a variety of handmade accessories.
• Gossamer Winged Creations - Polymer clay creations of fairies, imps, elves, nymphs, sprites and mermaids.
• Hay Studios - A showcase of characters and creatures including troll ridge dolls.
• Kathy Jensen Designs - Fantasy and whimsy sculpted figures.
• Katie Grace Designs - Offering 7-1/2″ porcelain fairy dolls handcrafted by Kate Wilson.
• Kinder Dolls - Features a variety of Waldorf inspired dolls. Includes fairies, elves, wizards, witches, and animals.
• Liz’s World of Fantasy Sculptures - Fantasy sculptures such as fairies, wizards, friendly trolls and wee folk.
• Lucky Farm Toys - Heirloom dolls, dragons, motif play sets and accessories.
• Megon Noel Creations - Artist Megon Noel offers sculptures of magical creatures. Includes faeries, elves, goblins and mermaids.
• Meraculous Sea Angels - Offers a selection of angels, mermaids, and fairy sculpture.
• Penny for Your Thoughts - Original mixed media figurative sculptures by Penny Mason. Figures are fantasy flying creatures, fairies, elves and others.
• Wings and Faerie Things - Offers transparent colored fairy wings, houses, porcelain fairies, mermaids, pictures and story.
• Young at Heart - Fabric sculpted fantasy items including faeries and wood sprites.

Fairy Tale Appeal

Fairy Tale Appeal
By Mary Jensen

As a child, I loved the Gem Classics Library of Fairy Tales. These were multiple books containing collections of the classic fairy tales - Emerald Fairy Tales, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, etc. I fell in love with fairy tales, and continue to enjoy them today. Why are so many people drawn to these stories, all around the world?

Fairy tales appeal to our very basic human needs. In Snow White we have a queen that epitomizes vanity and jealousy. Snow White is beauty. We can relate because even the best of us have felt these emotions, dealt with the insecurities of a world obsessed by beauty. These stories allow us to confront these fears and emotions. We see the dangers of being consumed with jealousy. The queen destroys herself in her efforts to destroy Snow White.

And the endings feel good, they leave us with a sense of rightness. We want to believe that good values will conquer over bad. At the same time, it appeals to our carnal nature. The villains don’t just disappear, or go to jail. The queen in Snow White is punished by wearing hot iron shoes. Versions of Rumpelstiltskin end in his stomping into the floor and tearing himself in two.

All around the world, people have been telling stories with the same themes. For example, almost every culture has a Cinderella story. What changed over time is the values and message of the tales. Victorian tales dealt with the wish fulfillment of good things come to those who wait, and had very passive heroines. Modern retellings generally have stronger, more active heroines, to reflect the independence of modern women.

Not only am I a fan of the traditional tales, I also seek out retellings. Robin McKinley and Donna Jo Napoli write wonderful young adult versions (though enjoyable for more than youth). For a fantasy targeted to adults, try Juliet Marillier’s Sevenwaters Trilogy. The first book, “Daughter of the Forest” is based on the tale of The Six Swans.

Since I can never get enough of fairy tales, I’ve even written a couple of my own, one based on Sleeping Beauty, and one on Snow White. If writing your own, you can change everything but the bare bones - the basic structure or theme. Change the motivations, the protagonist, the setting, whatever else you want. It will work as long as your characters are believable.

If you stray so far from the original fairy tale that it’s no longer recognizable, you may lose the ability to label it a fairy tale, but don’t let that stop you if you have a different story to tell. Does it matter the roots as long as it entertains?

Mary W. Jensen is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/
which is a site for Creative Writing She is an editor for the Writing.com Fantasy newsletter, and the cofounder of an offline writing group. Mary is working on a fantasy novel, Emergence of the Fey