A Flutter of Magic: Painting the Fairies of Dreamflight

Published on 2 June 2025 at 16:43

Some paintings feel like they paint themselves. That’s how it felt with this one—a dreamy acrylic piece inspired by the fairies from Efteling’s Droomvlucht, one of the park’s most enchanting attractions.

These little winged figures don’t shout or sparkle loudly. Instead, they glide among glowing flowers and gently swaying trees, leaving behind a shimmer of wonder, joy, and other worldly

As a Dutch artist who’s visited Efteling more times than I can count, these characters hold a special place in my heart. Dreamflight isn’t just an attraction—it’s a state of mind. It reminds us how good it feels to believe in something magical, even if only for a few minutes.

This painting is my love letter to that feeling—and to anyone who’s ever looked up at a glowing fairy and smiled without knowing why.