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Anne Stokes Art

The fantasy art of Anne Stokes is now recognised throughout the world. Her amazing life like designs cover a broad range of subjects, but she is best known for strong female characters and her portrayal of dragons. The symbolism behind the art gives her pictures powerful meaning, as they become as vessel to convey a sentiment or feeling.

We hope you enjoy looking through the many images on this web site and learning more about the unique creativity that Anne has brought to the fantasy genre.

Enjoy the darkness in gothic style, but also there is uplifting light

Anne’s artworks have been licensed under the brand name of Anne Stokes Collection on a huge variety of products by many companies worldwide. Some of these include posters, calendars, T-shirts, sculptures, bedding, jewellery, card decks, Back to School ranges, computer products and more. Anne works with renowned licensing agency Art Ask.

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At the Fantasy Forest festival this July we are ag

At the Fantasy Forest festival this July we are again running a special STOKED cosplay contest for people to dress up as characters from my art. We had such a blast last year with many fabulous entries. One of the winners was Sarah Daydreamer who made this amazing costume of my Mystic Aura fairy. Sarah has also created this beautiful fantasy scene out of her photo and various other elements. We are also running an online version of the contest for people to enter by sending us photos of their costumes and this can of course be done from anywhere in the world, not just at the festival in Sudeley Castle UK. I'm really looking forward to seeing what people come up with.
You can find Sarah on Instagram @dreamydaycosplay
#fantasyart #cosplay #stoked #annestokes #dreamdaycosplay

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="At the Fantasy Forest festival this July we are again running a special STOKED cosplay contest for people to dress up as characters from my art. We had such a blast last year with many fabulous entries. One of the winners was Sarah Daydreamer who made this amazing costume of my Mystic Aura fairy. Sarah has also created this beautiful fantasy scene out of her photo and various other elements. We are also running an online version of the contest for people to enter by sending us photos of their costumes and this can of course be done from anywhere in the world, not just at the festival in Sudeley Castle UK. I'm really looking forward to seeing what people come up with. You can find Sarah on Instagram @dreamydaycosplay #fantasyart #cosplay #stoked #annestokes #dreamdaycosplay">

This is a sculpted box cast in bronze resin and co

This is a sculpted box cast in bronze resin and covered in my Dragons of the Sabbats illustrations. It has been produced by Nemesis Now and it will be available in shops this summer (some shops are taking pre-orders for them now). It is hard to really do a 3D product like this justice in one photo, and it is better shown in the video about it that I posted yesterday which you can watch on my Facebook page and YouTube channels. Find me on both as URL AnneStokesArt.
The concept for this item was one I found really interesting to work on. It is a rendition of my fantasy designs, but also a fantasy artefact in its own right. One could imagine this special item found as treasure in a long forgotten dungeon! There are eight dragon illustrations around the sides, each representing one of the eight Pagan Sabbat festivals and on the top two dragons clutch the wheel of the year.
#fantasyart #dragons #sculpture #box #treasure #sabbats #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="This is a sculpted box cast in bronze resin and covered in my Dragons of the Sabbats illustrations. It has been produced by Nemesis Now and it will be available in shops this summer (some shops are taking pre-orders for them now). It is hard to really do a 3D product like this justice in one photo, and it is better shown in the video about it that I posted yesterday which you can watch on my Facebook page and YouTube channels. Find me on both as URL AnneStokesArt. The concept for this item was one I found really interesting to work on. It is a rendition of my fantasy designs, but also a fantasy artefact in its own right. One could imagine this special item found as treasure in a long forgotten dungeon! There are eight dragon illustrations around the sides, each representing one of the eight Pagan Sabbat festivals and on the top two dragons clutch the wheel of the year. #fantasyart #dragons #sculpture #box #treasure #sabbats #annestokes">

The new Elemental Magic figurine range that I desi

The new Elemental Magic figurine range that I designed has started arriving with UK stockists, including this gorgeous Air Sorceress. She wields the Oroshi wand and is flanked by her two air dragons, who are cast in translucent resin. She is beautifully sculpted and hand painted.
We also have a book out now about Elemental Magic, written and illustrated by myself and John Woodward. It has all the paintings that these figurines are based on in it, plus lots of information about the Elements, mythological creatures related to them, rituals and more. This is available from our Etsy shop. You can find me on there as AnneStokesArt
#fantasyart #elementalmagic #elementals #air #sorceress #sculpture #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The new Elemental Magic figurine range that I designed has started arriving with UK stockists, including this gorgeous Air Sorceress. She wields the Oroshi wand and is flanked by her two air dragons, who are cast in translucent resin. She is beautifully sculpted and hand painted. We also have a book out now about Elemental Magic, written and illustrated by myself and John Woodward. It has all the paintings that these figurines are based on in it, plus lots of information about the Elements, mythological creatures related to them, rituals and more. This is available from our Etsy shop. You can find me on there as AnneStokesArt #fantasyart #elementalmagic #elementals #air #sorceress #sculpture #annestokes">

As evening sets in here the fires of Beltane are l

As evening sets in here the fires of Beltane are lit and the festival atmosphere begins. Dragons have long been associated with fire and the Beltane dragon on this sculpted wall plaque reels backwards with flames swirling around him. The wheel of the year behind is rotated to show the Beltane rune at the top. #fantasyart #beltane #dragon #fire #sculpture #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="As evening sets in here the fires of Beltane are lit and the festival atmosphere begins. Dragons have long been associated with fire and the Beltane dragon on this sculpted wall plaque reels backwards with flames swirling around him. The wheel of the year behind is rotated to show the Beltane rune at the top. #fantasyart #beltane #dragon #fire #sculpture #annestokes">

Fire is an important aspect in the celebrations of

Fire is an important aspect in the celebrations of today’s festival of Beltane. Traditionally special Beltane bonfires were lit and their flames, smoke and ashes were thought to have protective power. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. When the bonfire died down, people would daub themselves with the ashes and sprinkle it over their crops and livestock. Burning torches from the bonfire would be taken home, carried around the house or boundary of the farmstead, and used to re-light the hearth. While jumping over a bonfire maybe a little hazardous! you may wish to light a candle in your home this evening in celebration of Beltane, and marking this beginning of summer and the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. #fantasyart #beltane #fire #candle #candlelight #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Fire is an important aspect in the celebrations of today’s festival of Beltane. Traditionally special Beltane bonfires were lit and their flames, smoke and ashes were thought to have protective power. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. When the bonfire died down, people would daub themselves with the ashes and sprinkle it over their crops and livestock. Burning torches from the bonfire would be taken home, carried around the house or boundary of the farmstead, and used to re-light the hearth. While jumping over a bonfire maybe a little hazardous! you may wish to light a candle in your home this evening in celebration of Beltane, and marking this beginning of summer and the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. #fantasyart #beltane #fire #candle #candlelight #annestokes">

Today is Beltane here in the Northern Hemisphere,

Today is Beltane here in the Northern Hemisphere, which is the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It is an ancient festival that is still very relevant today as we show respect to the cycles of nature on our planet. It marks the beginning of summer and was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect cattle, people and crops, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, whose flames, smoke and ashes were thought to have protective power, and bonfires continued to be a key part of the festival in the modern era. Yellow and white flowers were traditionally placed at doorways and windows which was believed to bring good fortune.
You could mark this event by making a small altar to Beltane in your home today. Here I have used candles and spring blossom, along with a figurine of the Earth Wizard from my Elemental Magic range. He is a satyr and is using the power of Earth magic to summon growth from the earth and as such is a good tie in with the symbolism of the festival. You may not have him of course but you could use something else that you have that represents the earth and life growing. #fantasyart #beltane #earthwizard #festival #altar #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Today is Beltane here in the Northern Hemisphere, which is the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It is an ancient festival that is still very relevant today as we show respect to the cycles of nature on our planet. It marks the beginning of summer and was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect cattle, people and crops, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, whose flames, smoke and ashes were thought to have protective power, and bonfires continued to be a key part of the festival in the modern era. Yellow and white flowers were traditionally placed at doorways and windows which was believed to bring good fortune. You could mark this event by making a small altar to Beltane in your home today. Here I have used candles and spring blossom, along with a figurine of the Earth Wizard from my Elemental Magic range. He is a satyr and is using the power of Earth magic to summon growth from the earth and as such is a good tie in with the symbolism of the festival. You may not have him of course but you could use something else that you have that represents the earth and life growing. #fantasyart #beltane #earthwizard #festival #altar #annestokes">

Today is the festival of Beltane, and it is also M

Today is the festival of Beltane, and it is also May Day which has been celebrated historically with dances around a Maypole and parades featuring a large conical framework covered in leaves known as Jack in the Green. This is a representation of the Greenman - Oak King, who is entering the height of his power in this season of growth. These ancient festival are really interesting and also relevant today that we should think of and respect the cycles of our planet Earth.
I'm going to be a making some post about Beltane later today also, and how you might celebrate this fire festival.
#fantasyart #oakking #greenman #beltane #mayday #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Today is the festival of Beltane, and it is also May Day which has been celebrated historically with dances around a Maypole and parades featuring a large conical framework covered in leaves known as Jack in the Green. This is a representation of the Greenman - Oak King, who is entering the height of his power in this season of growth. These ancient festival are really interesting and also relevant today that we should think of and respect the cycles of our planet Earth. I'm going to be a making some post about Beltane later today also, and how you might celebrate this fire festival. #fantasyart #oakking #greenman #beltane #mayday #annestokes">

Last week I showed you the new pin badge designs t

Last week I showed you the new pin badge designs that we have just got made, and here are some of them mounted on our new pin banner. This banner has a print of my “Sometimes” art on one side and is black on the other, so you can chose which background to mount your badges on. We have them in the Etsy shop with worldwide postage options. Find me on there as AnneStokesArt #fantasyart #rainbowdragon #sometimes #pinbanner #pinbadges #pinbadge #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Last week I showed you the new pin badge designs that we have just got made, and here are some of them mounted on our new pin banner. This banner has a print of my “Sometimes” art on one side and is black on the other, so you can chose which background to mount your badges on. We have them in the Etsy shop with worldwide postage options. Find me on there as AnneStokesArt #fantasyart #rainbowdragon #sometimes #pinbanner #pinbadges #pinbadge #annestokes">

There are many interesting ancient myths and legen

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="There are many interesting ancient myths and legends which tie in with fantasy creatures. I have recently painted this design of Yggdrasil, which is described in Norse legends. It is said to be the World Tree whose branches extend into the heavens, and three huge roots lead to other realms. Creatures live within the tree, including four stags on its branches, an eagle, a messenger squirrel, and the dragon Níðhöggr who gnaws at the roots. Asgard is shown in my picture as the wooden building and Midgard further down as mountains. I am working with a new wholesale company called Mystic Realms Trading and they asked for this subject to use as their company logo. I also needed an illustration of this World Tree dragon for the Dragon Oracle deck I have recently been working on, so this picture fulfilled both these illustration. It was an interesting one to design and I learn something too about this ancient myth. #fantasyart #Yggdrasil #norse #worldtree #Níðhöggr #annestokes">

Here we have the last in my posts about the new pi

Here we have the last in my posts about the new pin badge designs. Here is a photo of the new pin that has been made from my Life Blood art. This picture depicts a lady Grim Reaper dressed in white holding a scythe and surrounded by a swirl of skulls and roses which symbolise the infinite cycle of life and death. The details have come out great in the metal and enamel used to make the badge. #fantasyart #pinbadge #lifeblood #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Here we have the last in my posts about the new pin badge designs. Here is a photo of the new pin that has been made from my Life Blood art. This picture depicts a lady Grim Reaper dressed in white holding a scythe and surrounded by a swirl of skulls and roses which symbolise the infinite cycle of life and death. The details have come out great in the metal and enamel used to make the badge. #fantasyart #pinbadge #lifeblood #annestokes">

This week I have been posting about our new pin ba

This week I have been posting about our new pin badge designs. Here is a photo of the lovely new metal and enamel pin badge that has been made from my Oriental Dragons art. The skull is covered in swirl motifs and the oriental style dragon crouches on top with its tail swinging around protectively. #fantasyart #pinbadge #orientaldragon #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="This week I have been posting about our new pin badge designs. Here is a photo of the lovely new metal and enamel pin badge that has been made from my Oriental Dragons art. The skull is covered in swirl motifs and the oriental style dragon crouches on top with its tail swinging around protectively. #fantasyart #pinbadge #orientaldragon #annestokes">

This week I have a new pin badge design to tell yo

This week I have a new pin badge design to tell you about every day! Here is a photo of the stylish new pin badge that has been made from my Pentagram Dragons art. We have got these made in two colour variants, this one in red and blue enamel, and another in black and purple enamel. Each has a clear crystal in the centre and two pins on the back. #fantasyart #pentagramdragons #pentagram #dragons #star #pinbadge #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="This week I have a new pin badge design to tell you about every day! Here is a photo of the stylish new pin badge that has been made from my Pentagram Dragons art. We have got these made in two colour variants, this one in red and blue enamel, and another in black and purple enamel. Each has a clear crystal in the centre and two pins on the back. #fantasyart #pentagramdragons #pentagram #dragons #star #pinbadge #annestokes">

My picture "Water Dragon" which I posted the new p

My picture "Water Dragon" which I posted the new pin badge design of earlier.
I painted Water Dragon about 17 years ago now, so it is definitely high time we made one of our pin badges out of it! The picture is all about a wonderous first meeting and connection between these two beings.
#fantasyart #waterdragon #dragon #water #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="My picture "Water Dragon" which I posted the new pin badge design of earlier. I painted Water Dragon about 17 years ago now, so it is definitely high time we made one of our pin badges out of it! The picture is all about a wonderous first meeting and connection between these two beings. #fantasyart #waterdragon #dragon #water #annestokes">

This week I have a new pin badge design to tell yo

This week I have a new pin badge design to tell you about every day! Here is a photo of the gorgeous new pin badge that has been made from my Water Dragon art. All the details in the design are perfectly picked out in the metal and enamel, right down to the Celtic Dragon tattoo on her arm and the expression on the little water dragon’s face. These are listed now in our Etsy shop. You can find me on Etsy as AnneStokesArt.
If you are a shop and would like to stock the Anne Stokes Collection pin badge range you can apply for a wholesale account to do so at www.mysticrealmstrading.com . Please note this site is not for sales to the public, only to traders.
#fantasyart #pinbadge #waterdragon #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="This week I have a new pin badge design to tell you about every day! Here is a photo of the gorgeous new pin badge that has been made from my Water Dragon art. All the details in the design are perfectly picked out in the metal and enamel, right down to the Celtic Dragon tattoo on her arm and the expression on the little water dragon’s face. These are listed now in our Etsy shop. You can find me on Etsy as AnneStokesArt. If you are a shop and would like to stock the Anne Stokes Collection pin badge range you can apply for a wholesale account to do so at www.mysticrealmstrading.com . Please note this site is not for sales to the public, only to traders. #fantasyart #pinbadge #waterdragon #annestokes">

This week I have a new pin badge design to tell yo

This week I have a new pin badge design to tell you about everyday! Tomorrow my Video Tuesday post on Facebook and YouTube will be all about them and some new pin banners that we have got made. These new items will then go up on the Etsy shop. For now here is a photo of the new and highly detailed metal and enamel pin badge made from my Aracnafaria artwork. She's a beauty! #fantasyart #aracnafaria #pinbadge #gothicpin #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="This week I have a new pin badge design to tell you about everyday! Tomorrow my Video Tuesday post on Facebook and YouTube will be all about them and some new pin banners that we have got made. These new items will then go up on the Etsy shop. For now here is a photo of the new and highly detailed metal and enamel pin badge made from my Aracnafaria artwork. She's a beauty! #fantasyart #aracnafaria #pinbadge #gothicpin #annestokes">

This stylish new double dragon pin badge set is ou

This stylish new double dragon pin badge set is out today. The two sculpted metal dragons can be worn together or separately. #fantasyart #doubledragon #dragon #pinbadge #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="This stylish new double dragon pin badge set is out today. The two sculpted metal dragons can be worn together or separately. #fantasyart #doubledragon #dragon #pinbadge #annestokes">

Photographed here is a small Elemental Altar givin

Photographed here is a small Elemental Altar giving reverence to the natural forces of Earth, Air, Fire and Water that flow through our world. At the centre is one of the new Elemental Magic coin set coins, here placed in reverse to show the Elemental Compass on the back. Surrounding it and aligned with the symbols, are leaves for Earth, a feather for Air, a candle for Fire, and a small bowl of water for Water. It is nice to take a moment in our busy lives to appreciate these things. #fantasyart #elementalmagic #elementals #earthairfirewater #nature #respectfornature #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Photographed here is a small Elemental Altar giving reverence to the natural forces of Earth, Air, Fire and Water that flow through our world. At the centre is one of the new Elemental Magic coin set coins, here placed in reverse to show the Elemental Compass on the back. Surrounding it and aligned with the symbols, are leaves for Earth, a feather for Air, a candle for Fire, and a small bowl of water for Water. It is nice to take a moment in our busy lives to appreciate these things. #fantasyart #elementalmagic #elementals #earthairfirewater #nature #respectfornature #annestokes">

Today we launch four new collectible coins made fr

Today we launch four new collectible coins made from my Elemental Magic designs, which I posted the art for yesterday. These are available from our Etsy shop. You can find me on there as AnneStokesArt.
www.etsy.com/shop/AnneStokesArt
#fantasyart #elementals #elementalmagic #earthairfirewater #coins #collectiblecoins #annestokescollection #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Today we launch four new collectible coins made from my Elemental Magic designs, which I posted the art for yesterday. These are available from our Etsy shop. You can find me on there as AnneStokesArt. www.etsy.com/shop/AnneStokesArt #fantasyart #elementals #elementalmagic #earthairfirewater #coins #collectiblecoins #annestokescollection #annestokes">

I designed these four motifs for the chapter start

I designed these four motifs for the chapter starts in our book on Elemental Magic. I’m going to be telling you about a new product we have made featuring them tomorrow. I’m really pleased with the way these new items have turned out, but the only clue I’ll be give you now is that they are treasure related. Be sure to check out my page tomorrow and find out more.
The Star Signs of the Zodiac are each aligned with an Element.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
#fantasyart #elementalmagic #elementals #earthairfirewater #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I designed these four motifs for the chapter starts in our book on Elemental Magic. I’m going to be telling you about a new product we have made featuring them tomorrow. I’m really pleased with the way these new items have turned out, but the only clue I’ll be give you now is that they are treasure related. Be sure to check out my page tomorrow and find out more. The Star Signs of the Zodiac are each aligned with an Element. Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius. Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. #fantasyart #elementalmagic #elementals #earthairfirewater #annestokes">

Here you can see some of the pages in our new book

Here you can see some of the pages in our new book on Elemental Magic that was written and illustrated by myself and John J Woodward. The design shown is of four dragon wands. One for Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Also in the photo are John’s resin sculptures of the Air and Fire wands. I’m looking forward to seeing what he will do with the other two designs for Earth and Water in future. John and I will be at Jaded Heart Ltd giftshop in Rotherham UK tomorrow (Saturday 1st April) from 1 until 4 pm, where we will have copies of the new book, wands and lot of other items featuring my art that are stocked in the shop. If you’d like to come along it is free entry and I am happy to sign anything featuring my art. #fantasyart #elementalmagic #dragonwands #dragon #wand #artsigning #annestokes

<img decoding="async" src="https://annestokes.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Here you can see some of the pages in our new book on Elemental Magic that was written and illustrated by myself and John J Woodward. The design shown is of four dragon wands. One for Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Also in the photo are John’s resin sculptures of the Air and Fire wands. I’m looking forward to seeing what he will do with the other two designs for Earth and Water in future. John and I will be at Jaded Heart Ltd giftshop in Rotherham UK tomorrow (Saturday 1st April) from 1 until 4 pm, where we will have copies of the new book, wands and lot of other items featuring my art that are stocked in the shop. If you’d like to come along it is free entry and I am happy to sign anything featuring my art. #fantasyart #elementalmagic #dragonwands #dragon #wand #artsigning #annestokes">

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