Wow it has been a while since I last updated my blog here! I can't believe it is now 2011. 2010 was a good year for me and my artwork. I went to some amazing events and met some lovely people in the last 12 months. This year I am looking to take my artwork in a new direction. I will still be producing Fantasy and wildlife based works rest assured, however after the sucess of my painting "Faerie catcher" I have decided to concentrate on more Steampunk themed pieces.

For those who are unsure what Steampunk is then imagine a world during Queen Victoria's reign but technology is more advanced. So airships, steam powered mechanical robots, ladies and gentlemen in googles and you have the basics of what Steampunk is. To learn more about this genre then you can't go wrong by visiting Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk

Hope everyone is having a great Beltane and that the Fae have not caused too much mischief!

I have been very busy making lots of different toadstool houses lately. Please check out my new website about them at  www.wix.com/aldana07/toadstool

Magic is in the Air! 
What stirs at the bottom of your garden? Have you seen the flutter of tiny wings? Have you sought treasure? Have you wondered who might wear Bluebells and Buttercups? Do you believe in Magic? 
The UK’s largest Faerie event is returning to the heart of Canterbury City this Easter for its 3rd year.
The Magical Faerie Festival 2010, celebrates Spring, childhood, nature and all that is magical.
Highly acclaimed inspirational musicians and performers are scheduled to amuse, entertain and uplift all who attend this unique family friendly 3 day extravaganza which includes a stunning Faerie Ball and colourful High Street Parade.
After The Faerie Ball on Good Friday the weekend's events will kick off at 10am on Saturday morning outside the Westgate Hall with a captivating parade consisting of Giants, Drummers, Faerie Dancers, Elves and a real life Viking! Led by the Chief Faerie, the UK’s exclusive Faerie Parade will take a route that leads through one of England’s oldest and most majestic cities.
The weekend will then continue through to easter Monday with a busy schedule of performances and workshops led by special guests from all over the Globe. Our 2010 Guests of Honour are Priscilla Hernandez (Spain),  Laurel Airica (U.S) and hauntingly memorable Tim Wheater (UK). Many other dancers and musicians will also be in attendance throughout this enchanting weekend.
We are also very proud to welcome over 20 artists including the highly acclaimed Linda Ravenscroft, Ed Org and 2010 Festival artist Judy Mastrangelo, who will be making her debut visit to the UK to exhibit her artwork.
Enjoy browsing the mystical market of over 70 stalls containing a huge array of pixie goodies including many handmade items, wings, wands, clothing, crystals and much more! Not forgetting the Faerie face painters, readers and therapists exhibiting throughout the weekend.If at any point you feel peckish visit Toad and Lara our Festival caterers who will be running the Toadstool Café providing traditional fayre throughout the day.
The event is proud to showcase The Magical Times Magazine - a mystical publication featuring faerie, folklore and other earth based articles - www.themagicaltimes.com.
We firmly believe that everybody should be able to enjoy the Faery fun and have set the ticket price to just £6 per day for adults and £3 for children and OAPs. All talks, workshops and entertainment  are included in the ticket price.
So don your wings and come join us for a spellbinding weekend of family fun at the UK’s most magical event!
For further information visit www.magicalfestivals.co.uk or phone 07845438340.

I wish all my friends and every one on EF a wonderful Winter Solstice.

At the weekend I took part in the Yule fayre at Canterbury selling my art work. I made some lovely new friends and had a great time even though the snow and ice stopped a lot of people coming.