A fairy novel way of bringing people hope (From Warrington Guardian)

A fairy novel way of bringing people hope

A TALENTED artist is discovering and conquering new worlds with magical paintings that have been her lifelong interest.

Linda Ravenscroft, from Winnington, has brought hope and inspiration to many with her works of fairy art, and is set to win the hearts of even more fans with a new book, How to Draw and Paint Fairies, hitting the shelves this week.

A selection of the 42-year-old's work is also featured in two books, Fairy Motifs and The World of Faerie, due out in September.

Linda, of Oakleigh Rise, said: "I'm thrilled to bits about the book - it's taken a while as I've been doing it professionally for 10 years, but I'm finally getting there now."

She added: "Fairy art is something a lot of people don't know goes on but it's very popular in America.

"Maybe it's because we take fairies for granted - they're part of our myths and our legends and America doesn't have anything like that."

Bullies inspired Linda to begin drawing fairies and fantasy worlds as a form of escapism while at school.

She said: "Ever since I was a little girl I've always been a daydreamer and liked to sit and draw things.

"I was bullied at school and used to just draw my own fantasy world any time I felt like getting away from it all."

She added: "My work is all full of hope, not depressing, and I hope it offers inspiration to others and lifts people's spirits.

"It lets people know there is hope in the world."

For more information about Linda's work, books, and other items her intricate work has featured on, visit her website at www.lindaravenscroft.com.