"The Wellspring of Fairy Tales is Fear" is a suite of inkjet prints on transparencies laid over handmade paper sheets, similar to the series The Weight of Death is a Mystery.  This suite is an open edition.  It began with research into fairy tales; most of these narratives seem to have grown from pagan roots and like many folk stories, they deal with creatures and forces that watch over, guide or sometimes threaten children and young adults. Fairy tales are often read as cautionary tales. 

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"The Wellspring of Fairy Tales is Fear" numbers II and V were sold at the 2009 100 X 100 exhibition and number I was sold at the 2010 100 X 100 exhibition at the IGCA.   The remainder of the suite are available for $1,500 each.  For details e-mail  artworks@eagle.ptialaska.net

The Wellspring of Fairy Tales is Fear I, 2005 Inkjet on transparency over handmade paper 18 X 12" collection of Kathleen Hertel and Scott Baker. Photograph by D & M Photo

The Wellspring of Fairy Tales is Fear II, 2005 Inkjet on transparency over handmade paper 18 X 12"

The Wellsprings of Fairy Tales is Fear III, 2005 Inkjet on transparency over handmade paper 18 X 12" Photograph by D & M Photo

The Wellspring of Fairy Tales is Fear IV, 2005 Inkjet on transparency over handmade paper 18 X 12" Photograph by D & M Photo

The Wellspring of Fairy Tales is Fear V, 2005 Inkjet on transparency over handmade paper 18 X 12" Photograph by D & M Photo