I love to depict fairies taking care of the natural world around us but anywhere there is good, there is often a dark side and it's no different in the fairy realm. This painting is a gentle warning to be careful in the woods and forests at night.
Lost in a foggy woodland you would be relieved to see this beautiful blue glowing fairy promising to lead you to safety. She catches your eye and smiles, encouraging you to follow but do not trust her. She and her sisters waiting in the background are not all they seem....
Will-O'-the-Wisp or "foolish fire" is described as looking like floating balls of blue flame in British folklore. Living in the marshes these nocturnal fairies will mislead travellers appearing as a lantern light in the distance. Those who follow the light will at least become lost but many times the will-o'-the-wisp will lead the person into mortal danger.
30"x30" acrylic on canvas.
This print is 10″ x 10″ (13″ x 13″ mounted) ready to frame.
Giclee Limited Edition Signed & Numbered Print with high quality mount (US$66 / £50 / C$88)