This professional watercolor painting on artist-quality paper captures the heart of Efteling’s Fairytale Forest: the beloved Sprookjesboom (Fairy Tale Tree)—a wise, whimsical character who has enchants all generations of visitors with his stories and gentle smile.
Painted with care and detail, the texture of the bark, the expressive eyes, and the flowing, leaf-covered branches are all brought to life through soft, layered watercolor washes. The natural pigments and delicate brushwork reflect both the age and warmth of this storytelling giant—a tree full of life, memory, and magic.
The background blends soft greens, browns, and hints of fairy-tale glow, evoking the feeling of stepping into the forest, where every leaf seems to whisper a story. The painting is both realistic and imaginative, grounded in nature but touched by wonder—just like the Sprookjesboom himself.
As a Dutch artist who grew up with the magic of Efteling, this piece is both a tribute and a thank-you. It’s for anyone who still believes in stories, and for those who remember the joy of hearing one begin with: "Er was eens..." (onze upon a time)
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