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    LINDA R

    Gender: Female
    Location: cheshire england
    Quote: shine brightly and try to live your dreams! "AN EYE FOR AN EYE ONLY MAKES THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND" Mohatma Gandhi
    Relationship: Married
    Orientation: Straight
    Children: Proud Parent
    # of Kids: 1
    Body Type: Average
    Height: 5'2"
    Religion: Other
    Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
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    About Me: Nature loving, totaly mad but harmless Fantasy/Faerie artist!! MY WEBSITE IS http://www.lindaravenscroft.com
    Music: I have a very varied taste in music - Jethro tull, the dammed, coldplay, snow patrol, the levellers, garbage, folk music, woodland,Gypsy Nomads, mediaeval babes,billy idol, medwyn goodall,black sabbath, inxs, rem, nirvana, kate bush, thin lizzy....I could go on and on!!! Ilove my music!!!
    Movies: MOST FANTASY AND HAMMER HORROR FILMS!! A company of wolves, legend, dark crystal, Labrynth, Krull, willow, Rocky horror show, LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY!!! legend of sleepy hollow, pirates of the carribean (all 3) Clint Eastwood westerns, Once upon a time in the west, harry potter films, King kong makes me cry!!! they should have left him alone!! Jurrassic park 1-3, Old musicals, Kismet, Camelot, paint your waggon etc!!! and more
    TV: I dont watch very much tv, ususally too busy painting, though I do like historical and factual programmes, life on earth, used to love good old Steve Irwin!!! bless him. anything about ancient history etc!!! I can listen without looking!! Most Haunted is good for a scare!!
    Books: The earths children series,clan of the cave bear, valley of the horses, the mammoth hunters, Harry potter, Lord of the rings, the hobbit, HORROR stories by James Herbert, sadly dont get too much time to read these days!!
    Likes: Happy people, friendship!! Chocolate,(not too much) wine and g'n't in the garden, thunder storms!!! wow!!! My beautiful daughter! my puppies and my husband (most of the time) being kind!! Walking in the countryside!!! fishing and picnics. solar power!!!
    Dislikes: Insincerity!! sadness, driving!! pollution, and greed!! Being Human (sometimes)!
    Hobbies: Painting, drawing, crafts of all kinds, If I get the time...ill have a go at anything!!! Enjoying nature, gardening, dancing, swimming!! Not growing up!!! yay!!
    Vices: I do like the occaisional tipple!! have been known to have a drop too much now and then, though getting better as I get older!!
    Virtues: HMMMM!!! Hopefully I am a good friend and Mom, though I am terribly forgetfull...I live in another world most of the time!!
    Heroes: William Morris!!! Founder of the arts and craft movement...bring back the art of making something BEAUTIFUL by HAND!!! My Father!!!Story teller and crafts man!! I love him so much!! and my Mom clever and creative, always playful even at 75.

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    GOODNESS ME!!! ITS ALMOST APRIL!!

    Monday, March 24, 2008, 08:54 PM EST [General]

    Hello everyone!!!
    I thought I should drop in and say Hi!!! I have been sooooooo busy!!
    Sorry to anyone who tries to contact me and dont hear back!! argh! Please forgive me - I just dont seem to have time or I my mind gets muddled!!! and I forget (thats down to age I think)! lol

    I have just completed my "How to Draw and Paint Fairyland" book. This is my secon tutorial book, my first "How to Draw and Paint Fairies" has had some wonderful letters and reviews,  I hope that this new book is just as enjoyable -Its looking good so far, and is due for release later this year!!
    Also I now have new Jewellery on my website, including my OOAK hand made Agate pieces, I dont get time to make many of them, but I will add them whenever they are avaialble! the picture here is called "Elvin Oaks" I have since added some swarovski crystals for a bit of sparkle!
    Also for those of you who are in the US
    I am hoping to be at The Spoutwood Faerie Festival, at Glen Rock!!! I visited last year and just fell in LOVE with the place!! It is such a beautiful event I just had to go back!!
    If you can call by and say hello please do!! I should be with the wonderful People from "Faerie Magazine"
    HOPE YOU ALL STAY HAPPY AND WELL
    "HAPPY SPRINGTIME"
    BRIGHTEST BLESSINGS
    LINDA R
    XX

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    JUST THOUGHT I'D SEND YOU A LAUGH!!

    Kerry
    Apr 8, 2008
    04:12 PM EST

    Your Jewellery is really lovely :)
    Looking forward to seeing your new book :)

    Sarah
    Mar 25, 2008
    05:35 PM EST

    HAPPY YULETIDE!!!!!

    Saturday, December 15, 2007, 08:58 PM EST [General]

    WISHING EVERYONE AND WONDERFUL HOLIDAY AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!

    THANK YOU TO ALL MY FRIENDS FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN 2007!!

    LOVE AND HUGS

    LINDA R AND FAMILY

    (SORRY IF I DONT REPLY TO PEOPLE VERY OFTEN-

    I JUST DONT SEEM TO FIND TIME TO CHAT) SORRY!!! :-)))

    XX

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    That is a really lovely image of a Christmas Elf, as is all of your artwork Linda, happy smiles, Libby x x

    Libithina
    Mar 10, 2008
    09:28 AM EST

    HEEEEEEELLLLLPPPPPP!!!

    Thursday, September 20, 2007, 03:00 PM EST [General]

    Right !! I shall try this again and if it gets eaten, I wont write another one!!!

    Just want to apologise to anyone I miss or dont get back to!!  so far my messages keep getting eaten!! though I think one or two may have made it through....I promise to try to get everyone as soon as I am able...I have to count my blessings, at the moment I am very very busy

    (I am sooo Lucky)!!

    I just had to sign on to this site though, My friends set it up and I thnk its a wonderful idea, full of majikal people!!! so beautiful!!!

    I am finding the technology a bit tough!! I should have been born 100 years ago!! thank goodness I have a 13 year old daughter who can help me (in between her busy social life)!!

    Please dont forget that if you are visiting faerie con in October please look me up, I should be with Faerie Magazine and Llewellyn publishing, though not both at the same time - :-) lol

    At least I can talk to people without the gremlins pinching my messages!!

    right .....time to post this one!!!

    if you are reading this...then it got through!!!

    Shine Brightly

    Linda

     

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    Hello sweet Linda!!!

    I hope all is well with you! I'm so glad that you're coming to Faerie Con!! Will you bring your Daughter?? I simply love your artwork. I feel that you are so extremely talented, it's simply beautiful.. I love the creatures you doodle!! :) See you soon!!!

    Much love
    Ceara

    Ceara
    Sep 25, 2007
    06:48 PM EST

    Once you get the hang of it, it's not too confusing. I sometimes wish I lived a little closer to the rest of the world so I could visit all of these magickal conventions.

    Michele-lee
    Sep 20, 2007
    05:23 PM EST

    Aw, Linda...I know....I have a reputation for blowing up all things electronic! I love this image of yours! All of my favorite earthy colors...so beautiful! I can't wait to finally get a chance to meet you in person at Faeriecon! Brightest Blessings!

    Enchanted
    Sep 20, 2007
    04:11 PM EST

    You'll get the hang of it :) Faerie con sounds great. I wish I could be there too.

    Meredith
    Sep 20, 2007
    03:31 PM EST

    Yay, Linda Loo -
    We are, it did and you're awesome - Viv will be so proud!! Plus we get a peek at another of your delicious faeries, thank you, for your 'Touch of Frost', she's yummy...
    Huglets,
    BuzyBe x

    Be
    Sep 20, 2007
    03:09 PM EST

    Hellooooooo!!!

    Monday, September 17, 2007, 11:32 AM EST [General]

      Hello to all fairy friends out there - Just want to say Hi  to all those who love the fae as I do, especially my friends at Fairy Magazine in the US - Hi Kim and Mary, and of course Lttle Charlotte!!! :-)) see you in October!!!

    Sorry if I seem a bit slow...only I have never been on a blog site before, so I dont know what to say or do just yet!

    Hi to Be and Drew!!! Love you !!

     

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    Hi Linda! Happy to see you here! This is a first blog for me as well....I guess I'll just muddle through for a while. We met at Faeriecon at Jess G's booth...you are a very sweet person...shows in your work! See you next year maybe! Lisa

    Lisa
    Nov 17, 2007
    10:34 PM EST

    Hi Linda,
    You have to be the most possitive person I have met. keep glowing.
    Just adore your beautiful work.
    Love Sue Miller

    Sue
    Sep 28, 2007
    12:43 AM EST

    Hi Linda,
    It's Sue Miller... :-)
    So happy to see you here. Hope you are busy painting away. Keep in touch..
    Love,
    Sue Miller
    www.suemillerart.com

    Sue
    Sep 18, 2007
    03:38 PM EST

    It's grand to see you are here. I'm a big fan of your work. Just joined yesterday and "the blog" is new for me as well. You know Charlotte as well -- she is a dear friend. I hope to meet everyone soon.

    Antonia
    Sep 17, 2007
    05:20 PM EST

    My darling best fairy friend LL - oh my goodness, you really did it, you clever little thing you!
    THANK YOU very much for being so brave and for finding some time at last, yippee. Your blog is gorgeous and much appreciated, just like you.
    As you know how much I can chatter, I'm sure you're not surprised that I can't keep away from here - in fact I've only just had my morning porridge and it's 5pm!!
    I am so excited and thrilled that your beautiful 'Small Miracles' painting is gracing this new enchanted family - our heartfelt thank you's to dearest you for sharing her so generously with us.
    What mischievous fun we shall have in the States next month, I'm getting really excited. Do you think that the US is ready for another dose of us so soon after Spoutwood?! Everyone at Faerie Magazine is so looking forward to your wonderful company again, you are very treasured by us All.
    All my love and a Big Be Hug, bfff -

    Be
    Sep 17, 2007
    12:18 PM EST

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    Oh Linda Loo, I meant to also say to you earlier, how much your beautiful Small Miracles painting still breathes wonderful magic into our beloved EF - she greets us one & all, everyday, across the world - a reminder of our elemental selves & why we believe... Thank you always for her grace within this enchanted place, we are truly blessed to have you both here ^_^
    Buzzy love & hugs,

    Be
    May 15, 2008
    06:36 PM EST

    Thanks Linda! :) I love your work too and I'm absolutely delighted to be included in your new book (received the proof pdf to check the other day) Lotsa hugs, blessings xxx

    Suzanne
    May 14, 2008
    02:51 AM EST

    It was great to see you too at the magickal Spoutwood : )
    AND merci! indeed we hope to see you soon ; )

    Bright blessings and gypsy wishes

    The Gypsy Nomads
    May 12, 2008
    11:49 AM EST

    Linda,

    Thank you for adding me out of your busy schedule at Spoutwood.

    I feel as though I'm in the realm now!

    :-)

    Wonderful work!

    Be well

    Lise
    May 11, 2008
    06:18 PM EST

    And your new shoes? Are they fab?
    We miss you already and are already plotting and planning on how to get you and Be over here again - now you and John, Be and Drew all at the same time...oh, we'd be cooking then!
    Say "hello" to John for us and big kisses for you!

    Yama
    May 10, 2008
    10:15 PM EST

    What a beautiful time we had. Getting to show you and your husband around the shop was my highlight of this spring. Spoutwood was awsome as allways. Hope to see you soon.

    With open arms,
    Matt

    1stMate Matt
    May 8, 2008
    12:15 PM EST

    Wishing you a very special Spoutwood, dearest Loo (you're a veteran now;) I know you'll have a nourishing, magical time & be well looked after by the sweetest people I've ever known. Thank you for sharing your bright blessings...
    With my buzzy love always,

    Be
    Apr 30, 2008
    07:10 PM EST

    Hello beautiful : )
    Spoutwood is just around the corner....see you there : )
    your nomadic friends...

    The Gypsy Nomads
    Apr 24, 2008
    10:02 AM EST

    Only two weeks to go! We all have so much to do before Spoutwood - it almost seems like it has sneaked up on us...
    Can't wait to see you!

    Yama
    Apr 20, 2008
    06:03 PM EST

    Oh wow, i get all excited when I see artists that have been such inspiration through their drawings over past few years, and i absolutely love your work, it always absorbs my attention looking at the beauty in the detail of your work. I feel so very priviledged being here with people who are so talented and have provided me with so much of my own inspiration for painting. I'm so glad to hear you've done a new book, i have the first one and loved it so shall keep my eyes peeled. I am so glad to have stumbled across your profile,, many thanks fairy blessings rainbowsprite

    Jane/Tabi/fairygirl ...
    Apr 11, 2008
    05:40 PM EST

    the countdown to Spoutwood has begun!

    Yama
    Apr 6, 2008
    11:42 PM EST

    Hi, Linda! Thank You for adding me! Love Your Work; it's Beautiful!*

    Dana
    Apr 2, 2008
    02:37 PM EST

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