Presented in a delightful mix of atmospheric colour, this stunning piece of art depicts the moon-ward rise of a delicate fairy – complete with elegant and ethereal wings that instil tranquillity and pleasance in the viewer. In an area of art as popular as magical creatures where originality is becoming harder to obtain – this artist has struck visual gold.
Whilst the quality of art falls short in areas such as anatomical accuracy and proper spacing of the figure, the artist more than makes up for this with their tantalizing use of placid and subtle colours. The mesmerizing mixture of peaceful blues and greys adds perfectly to the dark atmosphere of the night time scene – all contrasted perfectly by the ominous glow of the moon. The provoking swirls of midnight blue that assimilate the moon-lit sky appear as powerful and alluring – a most satisfying background for this evocative piece of art.
A mythical being that is synonymous with many children’s tales and popular moral stories – the fairy has seen thousands of fascinating incarnations in books, films and art. This particular impression is no less imaginative than any other, with numerous features introduced by the artist. The serene manner in which the hair swirls is very similar to the fairy’s wings – suggesting that like fairies themselves it is a creature drawn from the smoke and wisps of our dreams. This is strengthened by the use of colour shading, which makes us believe the moonlight is shining right through the smoky apparition.
This artist clever exploits their simplistic style in creating a masterpiece, using a subject that only benefits from child-like and dream-state interpretations and making it all the more real.
