Belgrave wizard Baba Desi captured in a brightly coloured mural painted by artist Bryan Itch

ONE of the Dandenong Ranges most famous faces is part of the Belgrave mural that pays homage to the region.

Artist Bryan Itch with Belgrave Traders Association president Glenn Chandler with part of the mural.

ONE of the Dandenong Ranges most famous faces is part of the Belgrave mural that pays homage to the region.

The brightly coloured work, along the main street, was painted by Inkbomb Studios artist Bryan Itch and commissioned by the Belgrave Traders Association.

It is the second piece of art featured in the town with street artist Ken Taylor’s work at the entrance to the shops.

Bryan Itch captured Belgrave wizard Baba Desi in the mural. Picture: Ceredwyn Ealanta

The mural, which depicts the natural scenery and wildlife and in the area has a very special rainbow lorikeet, which bears a striking resemblance to Belgrave wizard Baba-Desi — Des Bergen.

Itch said it took him more than three weeks to finish the mural, which was really enjoyable to paint.

“I wanted to stick to flora and fauna for the theme but include a tribute to Baba Desi in there somehow,” Itch said.

“The lorikeet made perfect sense as Desi is not one to shy away from colourful clothing.

“He dropped by each day as I painted it and remarked on how happy he was with it.”

Itch said there was a lot of community support and it had been a privilege to be involved in the project.

Baba Desi the Belgrave wizard.

Belgrave Traders Association president Glenn Chandler said the mural was a celebration of Belgrave.

“From the beauty of the region to paying tribute to the creative nature of many local residents,” Mr Chandler said.