Growing up and watching The Neverending Story, Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, the idea of “other worlds” and “fantasia” have always inspired me as a child.

Some of these ideas have been even fed to me unconsciously by my parents, uncles and aunties. My childhood has been filled with Philippine folk tales of nuno sa punso, diwata and Ibong Adarna, so its not surprising that this fascination would extend until my adult life.

Recently, I’ve been reading this book by Linda Ravenscroft, “How To Draw and Paint Fairyland”. Linda provides some very useful insights into creating and inventing fairies and fairy environment.

I haven’t really had the time yet to create a real “fairy artwork”, but I was able to create some very rough sketches:

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Footnote:

*nuno sa punso – Philippine ghoul or dwarf in Philippine mythology

*Diwata – are similar to Western fairies or nymphs, possessing supernatural powers. Diwatas are avatars of Nature, which, as an active and potent force, may either bring good or evil, blessings or curses to people. – wikipilipinas.com

*Ibong Adarna – a magnificent and colourful mythical bird with magical powers whose beautiful singing voice can lull any creature to sleep and turn them into stones with its droppings.

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4 Responses to “Fairy Sketches”

1. calvin says:

   January 12, 2010 at 5:04 pm

   …maS mAgaNda pa Ung aKin
2. Fairy Games says:

   March 14, 2010 at 12:56 am

   I enjoyed reading your interesting yet very informative insights. I just love reading anything about eye-catching articles. Thank you for sharing and I am looking forward to reading your newest and most recent masterpieces!!! – Fairy
3. danyelle says:

   March 15, 2010 at 10:05 am

   OMG . these drawings are like , sooo GOOD !
   I’M A YOUNG ARTISTT IN TRAINIGG ; ANY TIPS ?
   if soo , please email me !
   (=
4. Jessette says:

   March 23, 2010 at 2:38 pm

   Thanks for all your kind comments, but I think these very rough drawings are far from good. Unfortunately, I don’t have the luxury of time yet to really do some “serious” drawings of fairies. Thanks for visiting my site.