About Fae Willow

Fae Willow is the creative work of artist and writer Fae Pettie. Her art grows from a deep relationship with nature, reflection, and the quiet spaces where imagination and observation meet. Much of her work is created with oil pastels, color exploration, and intuitive drawing, resulting in pieces that feel both playful and contemplative.

A profound shift in Fae’s life began after the passing of her mother-in-law. That loss became a turning point that opened her heart in unexpected ways and deepened her spiritual awareness. Through grief came a transformation in consciousness that reshaped how she experienced the world. Meditation, introspection, and a renewed spiritual curiosity began influencing both her life and her creative practice. Art became a way of processing inner experiences and translating them into color, form, and symbol.

Fae’s work is also influenced by her studies and lifelong love of learning. Her academic path and pursuit of doctoral-level education have shaped the thoughtful and reflective nature of her work. Themes of growth, consciousness, human experience, and personal transformation often appear subtly within her art.

In addition to original artwork, Fae creates small handmade pieces such as bookmarks and keychains. The keychains are inspired by her late mother, Tina, who loved crafting with feathers, twine, and beads. These pieces are small tributes to the creativity and beauty that can exist in everyday objects.

As a reader and author, Fae also creates original art bookmarks meant to accompany people through the pages of their favorite books. For her, art and reading are both forms of quiet exploration.

The name Fae Willow reflects the softer, more reflective identity that emerged through this period of personal transformation. It represents a life rooted in imagination, nature, contemplation, and the belief that creativity can be a path toward understanding ourselves and the world around us.

Through her work, Fae hopes to share moments of color, wonder, and quiet connection with those who encounter her art.