Ice Faerie

11"x14"  

acrylic and Berol Prismacolor Pencils on Illustration board

This is the faerie of the Winter Solstice, an Ice elemental.  She is the one that make designs on you windows, patterns on the water, and coats the trees with a thin layer of ice so that they glitter in the sunlight.   But treat her with respect, because she is also the one who freezes your car door shut, and when she comes early you better cover your plants.  None of this is done out of malice, this is just as natural as faeries that make things grow.  Without the ice and cold, nature would get no rest and couldn't grow in the spring when the ice faeries sisters awaken them. 

Recent metaphysical research has been done involving freezing water.  When kind words and positive emotions were spoken over water before it was frozen the patterns appeared lovely, and symetrical.  When harsh words and negative emotions were given to the water the ice patterns were unattractive and skewed. Is this evidence of the ice elementals and the effect of our energies on our environment?  A great experiment to try at home, but it may be wise to thank and apologize to the ice elementals afterwards.

Appreciate the ice faeries work in the beauty of a delicate snowflake, and her amazing formations.  Thank her for her work by feeding the birds that have trouble finding food beneath her lovely works of icey art.  Ask her for assistance to help you keep sure footing while traversing an icey path or attempting not to slide off the road.  She means no harm and will assist if you request it.  Take a little time to stop and admire her work.