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Faeries, Trolls, and Fantasy artists: the of Brian Froud.

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2018-12-18

Four Articles of Faith concerning
the sallowness of their skin
their dislike of iron
their dwelling underground
their deep-rooted objection of the green sward being broken up by the plough


Image: Brian Froud
Source: Celtic Folklore, 1901

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2018-11-09

The shadows of night are closing, the Bridges of Oxford stand guard.... walk the myst paths towards the last few days of our campaign : https://t.co/BMkwUsMG4n

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2018-11-02

Just 5 Days to get your hands on a book that some people are calling "A Guidebook, apparently. Something to do with Trolls and Oxford. Possibly"
https://t.co/BMkwUsMG4n

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2018-10-29

The Troll Cats have heard that there is only 5 more full days to get their paws on the Oxford Trollomicus. Please do NOT pat them, or accept any advice concerning quantum rifts or plumbing. Oh, the Book is over : https://t.co/BMkwUsMG4n

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2018-10-29

The Oxford Trollomicus - Nearly there! If you know anyone that would love something a little different and would be willing to help push us over the edge, please pass on the word and share. Thank you! https://t.co/BMkwUsMG4n

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2018-10-25

The Oxford Trollomicus is 85% funded, with just 11 days to go!
Cast your eyes over a Curious Guidebook for a Curious City...

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2018-10-23

Today's dose of beauty, by four artists from my village in Devon: Brian Froud, Wendy Froud, David Wyatt, and Alan Lee.

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2018-09-25

When are we going to get new material or a sample of artwork from and new Dark Crystal series being produced. Its been like a year since the project has teased us...Let's get some Brian Froud action happening to keep us enticed!

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2018-09-16

So excited to finally share my chalk pastel piece now published in the gorgeous Dark Crystal Artist Tribute Book by . https://t.co/rWPEyqt6QJ

Also see work by Brian Froud, , , , Mark Buckingham, , Benjamin Dewey, & more

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2018-08-29

Queen of the Bad Faeries. In Scotland she is Nicnivin, Elph Queine of the Unseelie Court. In Germany she is Berchta, leading the savage dogs of the Wild Hunt, telling all she meets "Travel by day, for the night belongs to me." Art by Brian Froud.

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2018-08-09