ARI BERK
Dr. Ari Berk is a writer, visual artist, and scholar of literature, history, iconography, and comparative myth. His publications have included academic studies on myth and ancient cultures, as well as popular works on myth for both children and adults. He is the author of The Runes of Elfland, Goblins!, and Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Letters, three books created with artist Brian Froud. Deeply dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, research and writing, Dr. Berk holds degrees in Ancient History and American Indian Studies, as well as a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Culture. He is now a professor in the English department at Central Michigan University, where he teaches Mythology, Folklore, and American Indian Literature.

ELLEN KUSHNER
Author, performer and radio personality Ellen Kushner hosts the weekly show Sound & Spirit, called by Bill Moyers "the best program on public radio." Sound & Spirit weaves history, myth, and spiritual traditions together with music to take listeners on a journey around the world and
through the ages. Ellen's newest novel, The Privilege of the Sword, won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Her World Fantasy Award-winning novel Thomas the Rhymer, based on the Scottish ballad of the minstrel and the Queen of Elfland, was recently reissued with a stunning cover by Kinuko Y. Craft. In addition to a stage version of Thomas the Rhymer, she has created the performance pieces Esther: the Feast of Masks and The Golden Dreydl: a Klezmer ‘Nutcracker’for Chanukah - a children's story which was recorded with Shirim Klezmer Orchestra (Rykodisc), and published as a "chapter book" in 2007, with illustrations by Ilene Winn-Lederer. She is an active member of the Endicott Studio of Mythic Arts and a founding member of the Interstitial Arts movement. For more visit ellenkushner.com

JOHN AND CAITLIN MATTHEWS
John & Caitlín Matthews are respected initiators in the Shamanic, Celtic and Arthurian traditions, and have opened many doors to a reappreciation of the mythic heritage of the Western World. They are the authors of over 90 books. John's best-loved works are The Celtic Shaman, King Arthur and The Winter Solstice. Caitlin's books include The Da Vinci Enigma Tarot, Celtic Devotional, and Sophia, Goddess of Wisdom, Bride of God.

They are the joint authors of Walkers Between Worlds, The Element Encyclopaedia of Magical Creatures, and The Arthurian Tarot. They have also written several children's books on myth. Their books have been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, German, Czech, Dutch, Hebrew, Portuguese, Danish, Korean, Japanese, Finish and Russian.The material in their books is based upon practical knowledge, which they teach worldwide. Together they have pioneered the shamanic use of the vatic and spiritual elements within ancestral and Celtic traditions.

The Matthews are co-founders of The Foundation of Inspirational and Oracular Studies. They have made numerous appearances on TV in the United Kingdom and the US, and have been advisors on several TV series. John was recently the historical advisor to the Hollywood blockbuster King Arthur. They live in Oxford where Caitlín has a shamanic practice dedicated to midwifing the soul.For more visit hallowquest.org.uk

BARBARA MOORE
The tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore's personal and professional lives for over a decade. She is the tarot specialist for Llewellyn Publications. She is a Certified Tarot Reader through the American Tarot Association and has spoken at tarot conferences around the United States. Barbaras articles on the tarot have appeared in several tarot publications and in Llewellyn Publications New Worlds of Mind and Spirit magazine. She has also sat on the Tarot Journal editorial board. Barbaras own education in the tarot has beenand continues to bebroad and enlightening. She has studied under renowned tarot scholars Mary K. Greer and Rachel Pollack, and she has taught the tarot to all manner of would-be tarot readers. For more visit llewellyn.com

DELIA SHERMAN
Delia Sherman's first novel, Through a Brazen Mirror (Ace, 1989), was an Ace Fantasy Special. In 1990, she was nominated for the Campbell Award for Best New SF Writer. Her second novel, The Porcelain Dove (Dutton, 1993; Plume, 1994), won the Mythopoeic Award. She made her debut in the world of children’s literature with short stories in The Green Man and Faery Reel (edited by Terri Windling and Ellen Datlow) and Firebirds (Viking, 2003). Her first novel for children is Changeling (Viking, 2006). Delia has been a judge for the Crawford Award for Best First Fantasy Novel, served on the Motherboard of the James Tiptree Jr. Award, and is a founding member of the Interstitial Arts Foundation (www.interstitialarts.org). As an editor of books and anthologies, Delia’s continuing quest is to get more of the kind of fantasy she likes out to readers. She teaches SF and Fantasy writing whenever she can at Odyssey, Clarion, and workshops at regional and national science fiction conventions. For more visit deliasherman.com

JASMINE BECKET-GRIFFITH
"Jasmine Becket-Griffith is a talented young artist who paints... vivid, exquisitely colored paintings...Specializing in fairies with occasional excursions into various spiritual/mythological traditions (I've seen paintings based on Polynesian, Mayan, Hindu and Greek themes so far) as well as some of the darker aspects of childhood bedtime tales. All her work is subtly connected by an overlaying gothic feel that adds depth and additional dimension to all she does drawing her audience irresistibly into her magical realm. Jasmine has definitely sparked the imagination of many and has attracted a varied and ever growing audience to her artwork."
-From Amazon.com.   For more visit strangeling.com

PAUL BORDA
Paul Borda is the artistic hand behind the magical products offered internationally by Dryad Design, Ltd. Most of his designs begin as wood carvings and are reproduced as statues or interpreted into jewelry, t-shirts and other items. The world of Faery is an integral part of his everyday life. Some of his closest friends are members of the unseen realms. He lives with the love of his life, a cadre of faeries and his beloved dog in the wild foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains.   For more visit dryaddesign.com.

JACQUELINE COLLEN-TARROLLY
"Always a bit of a misfit as a child, Jacqueline began painting fairies as a way of expressing the enchanted worlds and wondrous creatures she saw hidden in the trees and secret places of the world.  Today, she is the featured Fairy Artist at two of the countries largest Renaissance Faires, and has a list of publications and licensed products worldwide. With her art in collections in locations as exotic as Saudi Arabia, and Spain, and sold in stores both here and abroad, Jacqueline's art has truly become a collector's item. She lives in a storybook cottage in Los Angeles with her husband, son and baby daughter, an assortment of animals both wild and domestic and an ever changing clutch of Faery Folk. She remains a misfit." For more visit toadstoolfarmart.com

J. CORSENTINO
Joseph Corsentino has always been attracted to science fiction and fantasy. Born in Bogota, Columbia in August 1978 and immediately adopted by a Long Island, American-Italian family, Joseph's bi-cultural background gave him an amazing imagination. Joseph spent his youth creating videos, writing, and studying temporal theories. After years of study in photography, Joseph began work of "Time of the Faeries" project, a project inspired by many of the people he knew growing up, which merged his photographic talents with his deep interest in fantasy. His take on the faerie lore is based on urban myths, our current political climate, and the spirits who carry on none the less. While beautiful, it contains his vision of the chaos and tragedy that is present in a fading, counter culture.For more visit timeofthefaeries.com

KINUKO CRAFT
Kinuko Y. Craft considers her self a story teller. She is one of the most widely respected and well known fantasy artists in the United States today. Her narrative art has included paintings for the book covers of many well known fantasy authors, opera posters, fairy tale books and covers for many national magazines. During her career she has become known for meticulous attention to detail, a passionate love of fine art and a deep knowledge of art history. Her fairy tale books are currently distributed in the USA, other English language countries, Europe, Greece, China and Korea. Her work has been widely exhibited and is now in private collections in New York City, Atlanta GA, Santa Barbara CA, Dallas TX, Connecticut, San Francisco CA, Italy, Japan and Greece. For more visit kycraft.com

JOHN CURTIS CRAWFORD
John Curtis Crawford is a maker of magical things from puppets to elaborate sculptures of wood and stone. Beginning as a puppeteer at age 12, his lifetime of work in the arts and entertainment industry has encompassed many disciplines. He has designed and constructed fantastical creatures and miniature habitats for stage, television, commercials, and feature motion pictures. His work has won numerous awards including one from the Cannes Film Festival for Special Effects. John’s early training as a puppeteer honed his innate gift of bringing inanimate objects to life; his love of the natural world and of wild places led him through mystical doorways and his creations are the outgrowth of that marriage. His unique sculptural technique animates his mystical and whimsical wood and stone structures. His sculptures and graphic images call forth the “intelligent energy” inhabiting every twig and stone and bring the wild places of the Otherworld to life in his work. For more visit fairywoodland.com

COURTNEY DAVIS
The art of Courtney Davis is an expression of the ancient symbols, myths and legends of the Celtic culture and he creates his images through the inspiration of the Celtic Spirit. The mastery of his art has been achieved through 30 years of dedication as a self-taught artist. His paintings are in gouache and ink, many of which may be found in over 50 books that feature his artworks. His vibrant treatment of colour, int ricacy of design, and true composition interpret the ancient culture in a contemporary style that is extraordinary. To view his art is to enter into a realm of fascination...-ArtiCulture. For more visit http://www.celtic-art.com

JEN DELYTH
Welsh artist Jen Delyth creates original Celtic paintings and illustrations which explore the language of myth and symbol inspired by Celtic Folklore and the Spirit within Nature. Her body of work spans an array of media including traditional egg tempera painting, oil painting, printmaking, textile design as well as computer illustration and multimedia animation. Limited Edition Giclées are made by the artist in her studio using archival materials and inks to produce Fine Art Museum quality prints. Jen Delyth’s original Celtic artwork has been widely published and exhibited in North America, and back in her native Wales and in Europe. Recent work includes a series of Celtic Animations collaged with Celtic poetry and music available as “Beyond the Ninth Wave” interactive DVD. Jen's new book “Celtic Folk Soul” is a retrospective of her artwork and writing inspired by the of the last 20 years which will be published Spring 2008. For more visit kelticdesigns.com

JESSICA GALBRETH
Mythic fantasy artist Jessica Galbreth crafts her original works of art mostly with watercolors, pen and ink, but at times also utilizes an airbrush and acrylic for certain effects. Jessica's work is available in numerous formats, from prints to greeting cards to calendars and books to collectible figurines and ceramics produced from leading manufacturers throughout the world. With distribution of her art and inspired products reaching as far as Australia, the United Kingdom and Japan, Jessica has truly become a world-renown artist. She is perhaps most celebrated for her ability to capture the haunting and often mysterious beauty of goddesses and faeries from mythology. Each of her visions brought to life on paper have a personality of their own, and often evoke strong feelings in those who view them. Some of her faeries are elegant, sweet and wistful, while others are defiant, dark and powerful. For more visit enchantedart.com

DONATO GIANCOLA
Donato Giancola is a multi-award winning fantasy illustrator and painter. A member of the Society of Illustrators since 1995, Donato’s recent peer honors include two Hugo Awards, twelve Chesley Awards, and Gold and Silver Medals from Spectrum: The Best of Contemporary Fantastic Art. Since graduating summa cum laude in painting from Syracuse University, Donato’s inspiring realistic paintings have graced the covers of over two hundred books. Clients include major publishers in New York to concept design firms on the West Coast; notables include The United Nations, LucasArts, National Geographic, CNN, DC Comics, Microsoft, Tor Books, Random House, Milton-Bradley, and Hasbro. Donato recognizes the significant cultural role played by fantasy art and makes personal efforts to contribute to the expansion and appreciation of the genre that extend beyond the commercial commissions of his clients; to that end he serves as an instructor at the School of Visual Arts and lectures extensively at conventions and universities. More information is available at www.donatoart.com

MICHAEL HAGUE
Michael Hague is one of America's foremost illustrators. He is perhaps best known for his series of children's classics, which includes such favorites as The Wind in the Willows, The Velveteen Rabbit, Mother Goose, The Secret Garden, Peter Pan, the Hobbit, the Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and more. He is also the creator of "The Book of Faeries", "The Book of Pirates, and "The Book of Dragons" amongst others. He is renowned for the intricate and realistic detail he brings to his work, and the rich colors he chooses. More information is available at www.michaelhague.com.

HELENA NELSON - REED
Helena Nelson - Reed is an American visionary artist specializing in luminous watercolor and fine art illustration. Published works include cover art for magazines, and books, and imagery portrayed in the ‘Call of the Goddess’ calendar, card, Native American Spirit, and Visions of the Shaman cards  Her primary focus is the portrayal of archetypal imagery, exploring the collective consciousness evident in  fairytale, myth, and shamanism as well as personal dreams and experiences. Rendered in technique most often described as ephemeral and unique, Nelson – Reed’s paintings are lovingly created in extraordinary detail, pushing the medium of watercolor and dream past the usual limits.
For more visit fine-art-studios.com

LINDA RAVENSCROFT
Linda Ravenscroft is a British fantasy watercolorist whose workis internationally acclaimed. Her delicately detailed and vibrantfaeries can be found on jig saw puzzles, T-shirts, cards and many
other licensed products. In addition, she offers prints and originalpaintings to her customers through her on-line web gallery. Like so many of the artists featured here, Linda has been painting fantasy imagery since she was a child. She finds it as a way toescape the mundane and sometimes terrible "real world". For more visit lindaravenscroft.com

CHARLES VESS
The renown mythic artwork of Charles Vess has been featured in gallery and museum exhibitions across the nation, including the first major exhibition of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art. His award-winning work has also graced the pages of numerous comic books, with publishers such as Marvel, DC, Darkhorse and Epic. In 1991, Charles shared the prestigious World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story with Neil Gaiman for their collaboration on Sandman #19 - the first and only time a comic book has held this honor. Over the last 15 years Charles has continued to produce evocative works that have earned him various awards and his work has graced numerous books. In 2007, Stardust, the bestselling book created by Charles Vess and Neil Gaiman will be released worldwide as a feature film starring Robert Deniro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Claire Danes.
For more visit GreenManPress.com

JOSEPHINE WALL
Josephine Wall is an English born artist who currently resides in the seaside community of Dorset, England. She specializes in mystical, surreal-like, fantasy paintings. She often strives to impart a message in her scenes, she also hopes to inspire in her audience, a personal journey into the magical world of their own imagination. Enchanting and detailed images cascade freely from her fertile imagination in an endless flow of ideas. Jo Wall has an amazing passion for light, color and visual story-telling. The images created on canvas are so intricate and intertwined with color and story that it can take many viewings of a completed work of art to see all that is built into the scenes. Josephine is a gracious and gifted artist whose perception of the world is without limitations.
For more visit JoesphineWall.co.uk

BRIDGET WOLFE
BRIDGET WOLFE is a teacher, writer, myth keeper, and storyteller, weaving stories whispered by winds and Fairy wings into the fabric of everyday lives. Her relationship with the mystical world began as a child and she has spent almost 30 years studying shamanism’s maps of the Otherworld. She has blended the teachings of medicine wheels and sacred ritual together with MA degrees in English and Clinical Psychology to create ceremonial retreats and rites of passage and has guided learning journeys to sacred sites in the Americas, England, and Ireland. Bridget’s forays into the Otherworld have found expression through her love of language, first as an oral storyteller and more recently as a writer of mystical tales. In her collaboration with John Curtis Crawford, she has written fairy tale vignettes for more than 500 of John’s fairy house sculptures; her first book, The Thirteenth Moon: Fairies in the Doorway, is in process. For more visit fairywoodland.com