Seelie court fairies

This is the latest character I've been working on in my free time! Have always had a fascination with odd looking fairy creatures and decided to finally indulge in it. Learned a lot just trying new stuff out with this project and had a lot of fun figuring out her final look.

Butterfly Dreams by Eric Chen

I’d like to discuss the Fae court system (as in royal courts, not judicial courts). This post is pretty UPG driven. Those familiar with Celtic mythology may prefer to use the terms “see…

Costume design by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for Miss Vera Dudleigh as Sunshine (Spirit of Light) in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890. Wilhelm Pantomime Designs.

Description Seelie court, art for a book to be published in 2008. Most of the Seelie folklore seems to originate from Scotland, althought it's legend is not limited to it's shores. In Ireland they are the Daoine Sídhe, In France, they are the Précieuses, Welsh legend calls the Tylwyth Teg, and they have also been known as the Trooping Fairies, the Sluagh, the Blessed Ones, and the Sídhe. The Seelie Court is generally made up of the most noble, heroic and beautiful of the Fae.

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