Fairy with Dragon, Dream Catcher

As the creator of this "Dream catcher",  I approached it with a vision rooted in folk-ethnic fantasy, as with most of my works.

The process began with selecting a piece of wood, its natural grain becoming the first layer of texture for the artwork.

Using the pyrography tool, I burned the linework of the central image – the fairy and the small dragon – allowing the heat to etch the narrative directly into the wood.

This technique lends a sense of permanence and an almost primal connection to the material.

The application of acrylic colors followed, chosen to enhance the folk-inspired feeling and bring the elements to life.

The colors were chosen to evoke a sense of enchantment and otherworldliness, drawing from traditional color symbolism within various cultures.

The depiction of the fairy cradling the dragon was intentional, representing a theme of gentle power and the nurturing of magical potential often found in ancient tales and folklore.

The incorporation of feathers – in hues of blue and black – and beads adheres to the traditional structure of a dream catcher, believed to filter dreams and protect the sleeper.

Diameter: 22cm (8.6")