Designing Worlds visits the Fairelands of Fantasy Faire: Part 2

Fairelands Junction, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Join Designing Worlds today, Monday 5th June, as we pay a visit to Fantasy Faire, and visit 11 of the fabulous 22 regions that were part of the Faire this year.

From 2pm today you can see the show on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds. Or you can join us for our Watch Party in the beautiful Designing Worlds studios in the Garden of Dreams.

Szystrum Synod, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Fantasy Faire is now, sadly, over for another year. But this year the event, held in support of Relay for Life, raised an astonishing L$29,884,100 ($119,536 USD) by the end of the Faire, the highest total ever.

So do join us as we explore the remarkable regions that made up this years Fantasy Faire, with the aid of our brilliant roving videographer, Bain Finch, and our wonderful photographer, Wildstar Beaumont.

Spirits Crossing, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

It’s going to be a wonderful show that you won’t want to miss, so tune in at https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds or come to the Watch Party in Garden of Dreams!

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To learn more about Fantasy Faire, follow the website: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Khumbala, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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Designing Worlds returns today – with a visit to Fantasy Faire!

Today sees the start of the new season of Designing Worlds, with a trip to Fantasy Faire.

Tempyo, photographed by Wildstar Baumont

From 2pm today you can see the show on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds. Or you can join us for our Watch Party in the beautiful Designing Worlds studios in the Garden of Dreams!

The Carnelian Archive, photographed by Wildstar Baumont

Fantasy Faire closed last week, having raised this year L$25,834,863 ($103,339 USD) by the end of the Faire, its highest total ever.

The Clouded Mountain, photographed by Wildstar Baumont

In the first of two shows dedicated to the Faire, we talk to Elizabeth Tinsley, her High Faireness, and then explore ten of the beautiful regions that made up the Fairelands this year, with the aid of Bain Finch, our camera person – and the other ten and some of the fabulous events that were such a feature of the Faire, captured by our photographer, Wildstar Beaumont.

Sunken Honey, photographed by Wildstar Baumont

It makes for a stunningly beautiful show – make sure you don’t miss it.

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The Faire is finished now, but you can read more about it here:
https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Mythspire Ridge, photographed by Wildstar Baumont

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Designing Worlds returns to Fantasy Faire for Part 2!

The Seventh Valley, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Today Designing Worlds pays the second of two visits to the stunning Fantasy Faire that took place this year from April 22nd till May 12th (thanks to a special extension from Linden Lab).

From 2pm today Monday 24th May you can see the show on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds. Or you can join us for our Watch Party in the beautiful Designing Worlds studios in the Garden of Dreams at 2pm SLT today!

Ling Xiao Long, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

We begin with an interview with Elizabeth Tinsley, the Executive Director Team Captain for Fantasy Faire in the amazing setting of Ling Xiao Long, the region that hosted the Literary and Film Festivals. The Faire this year has raised the astounding total of L$23,794,648 (US$95,178) by the end of the event, and we talk to Elizabeth about how this was being achieved, among other matters.

Somniatoris Arx, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Then we take a look at some of the wonderful individual Fairelands that formed the environment of this year’s Fantasy Faire.

It makes for a gorgeous show, so do tune in from 2pm, or join us at 2pm SLT at the Watch Party in Garden of Dreams!

J’adoube, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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For more information about Fantasy Faire 2021, don’t miss the extensive web-site: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Vahalla, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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Designing Worlds’ first visit to Fantasy Faire is on the web!

Tempest Bay, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

In the first episode in the new season of Designing Worlds, we paid the first of two visits to the amazing Fantasy Faire which took place this year from April 22nd till May 12th (thanks to a special extension from Linden Lab).

In this first show, we talk to Zander Greene, one of the founders and co-ordinators of Fantasy Faire, and learn something about how the Faire this year has raised the astounding total of L$23,794,648 (US$95,178) by the end of the event, and also about how the Faire is organised, with many people coming together to create this fantastic and much-loved event.

Isles of Tarrin, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Then we take a look at some of the wonderful Fairelands that formed the environment of this year’s Fantasy Faire – which was an especially draconic one – as we hoped we showed!

Khol Dracys , photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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For more information about Fantasy Faire 2021, don’t miss the extensive web-site: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Scrimshaw Warrens, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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Designing Worlds visits the fabulous Fantasy Faire 2021 – Part 1!

Fairelands Junction, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Welcome to the first episode in the new season of Designing Worlds, as we pay the first of two visits to the amazing Fantasy Faire that took place this year from April 22nd till May 12th (thanks to a special extension from Linden Lab).

From 2pm today Monday 17th May you can see the show on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds. Or you can join us for our Watch Party in the beautiful Designing Worlds studios in the Garden of Dreams at 2pm SLT today!

Featherfall, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

In this first show, we talk to Zander Greene, one of the founders and co-ordinators of Fantasy Faire, and learn something about how the Faire this year has raised the astounding total of L$23,794,648 (US$95,178) by the end of the event, and also about how the Faire is organised, with many people coming together to create this fantastic and much-loved event.

Ostara, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Then we take a look at some of the wonderful Fairelands that formed the environment of this year’s Fantasy Faire – which was an especially draconic one – as we hope to show!

It makes for a gorgeous show, so do tune in from 2pm, or join us at 2pm SLT at the Watch Party in Garden of Dreams!

A’Dracunus, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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For more information about Fantasy Faire 2021, don’t miss the extensive web-site: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Peaville Goes Nuts, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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Designing Worlds looks back at … The Looking Glass

The Looking Glass, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Join us today, Monday 19th April at 2pm SLT in our beautiful studio in Garden of Dreams as we journey back into the past for a show first shown in June 2016, when we visited the beautiful Looking Glass region, which at that time had been totally redesigned by Sharni Azalee and Marcus Inkpen.

DW307 – The Looking Glass Revisited from Richard Elen on Vimeo.

You can watch it on this blog, and you can also see the show on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/169056906. And you can join the special Watch Party at 2pm SLT in our studio on Garden of Dreams.

The Looking Glass, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Marcus and Sharni had done a complete redesign that has been two years in the planning, and several months in the execution and – as we discovered when Marcus showed us around – the end result is gorgeous, and has become a favourite place for many on the grid – including us; we filmed the 2019 Halloween Tale there.

The Looking Glass, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Sharni was unable to join us (she’s based in Australia and was soundly asleep when we filmed) but Marcus was able to share with us many of the beauties and the fun things that await visitors to The Looking Glass. It makes for an amazing eye-candy episode as he shows us the Art Gallery, the hidden upper streets, the towers, the bridge, the performance areas, the landscaping … and we certainly didn’t have time to cover everything!

The Looking Glass, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

It’s a show you won’t want to miss – so do come and join us for the Watch Party – or watch it on the web!

You can visit The Looking Glass on Horizon Dream here.  And make sure to look out for Sharni Azalee’s stunning region J’Adoube at this year’s Fantasy Faire, opening on Thursday 22nd April!

The Looking Glass, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

 

 

 

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Designing Worlds’ second visit to Fantasy Faire 2020 is now on the web!

Elemaria, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

In this episode, we pay the second of our two visits to Fantasy Faire 2020 in aid of Relay for Life of Second Life.

DW418 – Fantasy Faire 2020 Part 2 from Richard Elen on Vimeo.

We talk to Aisling Sinclair, who is in charge of the famous and fabulous Fairelands Quest, and Fantasy Faire Co-Founder and Co-Captain Zander Greene about this year’s Faire, and what the running of an event like the Faire involves.

Lunafae, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

And we take a look around the eighteen regions of the Faire – nine through excursions by Elrik Merlin and his camera, and the other nine through the beautiful photographic images captured by Wildstar Beaumont!

Mistakes were Made! photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

By the time the Fairelands had faded into the mists, Fantasy Faire 2020 raised the astonishing (and record-breaking) sum of US$75,312!

Fairelands Junction, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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For more about Fantasy Faire, we would urge you to follow the wonderful Fantasy Faire website: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Zodiac, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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Designing Worlds takes a second look at Fantasy Faire 2020!

FaireChylde at the Isle of Shadows, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Today, Monday June 1st, we are paying the second of our two visits to this year’s Fantasy Faire! Join us at 2pm  when you can see the show on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds and on the Designing Worlds channel at SLArtist at: https://www.slartist.com/browse-dw-videos-1-date.html.

And you can join the special Watch Party (also at 2pm SLT) in our studio on Garden of Dreams.

Melusina’s Depths, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

We talk to Aisling Sinclair, who is in charge of the famous and fabulous Fairelands Quest, and Fantasy Faire Co-Founder and Co-Captain Zander Greene about this year’s Faire, and what the running of an event like the Faire involves. And we take a look around the eighteen regions of the Faire – nine through excursions by Elrik Merlin and his camera, and the other nine through the beautiful photographic images captured by Wildstar Beaumont!

Auxentios’ Pass, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

By the time the Fairelands had faded into the mists, Fantasy Faire 2020 raised the astonishing (and record-breaking) sum of US$75,312!

Join us at 2pm to see the beauties of the Faire – and relive some memories! It’s a stunning show, so do tune in or join us at 2pm SLT at the Watch Party in Garden of Dreams!

Lunafae, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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For more about Fantasy Faire, we would urge you to follow the wonderful Fantasy Faire website: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Zodiac, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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Designing Worlds’ first look at Fantasy Faire is available on the web!

Isle of Shadows, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

We closed out the last season with a look back at Fantasy Faire 2011, and we are opening this season with the first of two visits to this year’s Fantasy Faire!

 

DW417 – Fantasy Faire 2020 Part 1 from Richard Elen on Vimeo.

The twelfth annual event of its kind in Second Life, Fantasy Faire 2020 was the biggest yet – and by the end of the Faire in early May the event had raised over US$75,000 for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society to support its international efforts to bring about a world without cancer.

Sirens’ Lore, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

We talk to organiser Elizabeth Tinsley and head of operations David Abbot, and we take flythroughs of nine of the eighteen regions created by Second Life’s most brilliant creators. captured by Elrik Merlin and his camera, and the other nine through the beautiful photographic images captured by Wildstar Beaumont!

Heliodor, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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For more about Fantasy Faire, we would urge you to follow and explore the wonderful Fantasy Faire website: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Spirit of Kuruk, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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Designing Worlds is back – with a first look at Fantasy Faire!

Queensgarden, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

We closed out the last season with a look back at Fantasy Faire 2011, and we are opening this season with the first of two visits to this year’s Fantasy Faire! Join us at 2pm on Monday, 18th May when you can see the show on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds and on the Designing Worlds channel at SLArtist at: https://www.slartist.com/browse-dw-videos-1-date.html.

And you can join the special Watch Party (also at 2pm SLT) in our studio on Garden of Dreams.

Agra Adara, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

We talk to Elizabeth Tinsley, Fantasy Faire Captain, and Co-Captain David Abbot about this year’s Faire, and what the running of an event like the Faire involves. And we take a look around the eighteen regions of the Faire – nine through excursions by Elrik Merlin and his camera, and the other nine through the beautiful photographic images captured by Wildstar Beaumont!

By the time the Fairelands had faded into the mists, Fantasy Faire 2020 raised the astonishing (and record-breaking) sum of US$75,312!

Cassiopeia, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Join us at 2pm to see the beauties of the Faire – and relieve some memories! It’s a stunning show, so do tune in or join us at 2pm SLT at the Watch Party in Garden of Dreams!

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For more about Fantasy Faire, we would urge you to follow the wonderful Fantasy Faire website: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Autumnium, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

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