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Apsara being taken away by demons
Anand Manchiraju
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 0.1 inch
$2,500
Meditating Siva Being Disturbed by Kama Dev
Anand Manchiraju
Painting - 86.4 x 147.3 x 0.3 cm Painting - 34 x 58 x 0.1 inch
$3,500
245 - Un Ange fatigué
Jacques Resch
Painting - 60 x 80 x 0.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.2 inch
$8,042
239 - 2023 Sur la plage
Jacques Resch
Painting - 60 x 80 x 0.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.2 inch
$8,042
237-Persitance de la Mort
Jacques Resch
Painting - 70 x 100 x 1.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.6 inch
$9,191
Mille lieux dans les airs
Sylvie Cappe
Painting - 57 x 43 x 0.1 cm Painting - 22.4 x 16.9 x 0 inch
$437
Vanarsky
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,382
Métropolis
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 180 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$20,680
Elle était fort déshabillée
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,382
Arsène
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 150 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,382
All tomorrows Parties
Maurice Kummer
Painting - 59 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.2 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$977
Le Coeur en Miettes, Ce qu'il en reste.
Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
$460
Vergine, serie Segni zodiacali
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 19 x 19 x 0.2 cm Painting - 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch
$90
Nymph, Satyr and apprentice
Olivier Massebeuf
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,723
El baño en el Arenal
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 46 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,217
Perséfone Pasifae
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 46 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,217
PortoColom lunático
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 130 x 195 x 2.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 76.8 x 1 inch
$22,978
Ángel y demonio nº 1/2
Akross The Twin
Painting - 80 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,551
Get Ready For The Fight
Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
$460
The sunset is beautiful, isn't it?
Sophie D'herbercourt
Painting - 130 x 195 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 76.8 x 0.8 inch
$11,489
I'm not afraid anymore
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,815
La evitatoria de saturno y el laberinto
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 195 x 240 cm Painting - 76.8 x 94.5 inch
$28,722
Entropia de eco Psique y Pandora
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 195 x 310 cm Painting - 76.8 x 122 inch
$39,062
Narciso narcotizado y Eco
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 195 x 97 x 1.5 cm Painting - 76.8 x 38.2 x 0.6 inch
$19,531
On the way to Arcadia - I
Tsanko Tsankoff
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,068
The Paggan Wedding
Olivier Massebeuf
Painting - 81 x 116 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 45.7 x 1 inch
$1,379
Secret wishes of David overwhelmed by the battle with Goliath
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 3.2 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1.25 inch
$1,440
La Ferme des Délices
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 195 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
$18,727
La desnudez del multiverso
Josep Garcia Marsal
Painting - 61 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,723
Muse in a Mask
Lilit Soghomonyan
Painting - 150 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,872
Towards the Real me
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,815
I not afraid anymore
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,815
Ravana rapisce Sita
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 42 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$597
Memories of the fleeting encounters
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 3.2 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 1.25 inch
$670
The Fairy Of a Moonlight
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,149
The lovers, Tarot neon painting
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 65 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,149
Sun Rituals / Strange Rituals
Yasen Zgurovski
Painting - 54 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,264
Cheminements lunaires
Michèle Magnien (Mileg)
Painting - 116 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$919
Ecstatic Nudes Check
Julia Hariri
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$6,034
Portales cuánticos
Josep Garcia Marsal
Painting - 65 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,838
La guardiana del universo
Josep Garcia Marsal
Painting - 61 x 46 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 inch
$1,723
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Fantastical painting for Sale
Fantasy painting is a style of art which explores the supernatural, depicting fantastical elements such as legends, ancient myths and divine figures. Mythical creatures are also prevalent in this genre where elves, fairies, dragons and wizards are often depicted alongside deities, angels and demons.
Fantasy painting grew in popularity after the invention of photography replaced the demand for Realism in the 19th century. The 20th century saw the introduction of new idealistic movements such as Expressionism, Cubism, Abstraction and Surrealism, where artists abandoned portraying subjects truthfully and embraced the implausible and supernatural. Although Fantasy Painting can technically be traced back to antiquity, it wasn't until the 20th century that it became an accepted art form. Artists of the Italian Renaissance were equally inspired by mythological characters in Greek and Roman culture. However, religious mythology was a highly sophisticated and incredibly important topic during the Renaissance, and is therefore not an example of fantasy painting.
Contemporary fantasy art has certainly been influenced by a surge in demand for science fiction and whimsical literary plots. This pushed artists to explore the darker corners of fantasy art, employing vampires and werewolves into their artwork. In 1923 the first all-fantasy fiction magazine was created called “Weird Tales", which helped bring fantasy painting onto a contemporary platform. As a result, fantasy painting became a powerful tool in the marketing of fantasy literature and film. Robert E. Howard's comic book hero “Conan the Barbarian" was a prominent feature in Weird Tales magazine. However, when the stories were re-released in 1960 with cover art by notable fantasy painter, Frank Frazetta, over 10 million copies were sold. This success lead to the creation of other fantasy art magazines. French magazine, “Métal Hurlant" (howling metal) was created in 1974. Due to its huge readership and demand, it was translated and republished in the United States as “Heavy Metal" in 1977. The late 70s also saw a boom in computer games and blockbuster films, which only furthered the popularity of fantasy painting. Hugely successful films like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Hobbit and Twilight were paramount in fantasy painting's not only rise to prominence, but also increasing acceptance as an art form.
Despite the skill of artists that produce fantasy paintings, it is still not considered canonical. Since it is not an example of “high art", the genre is generally not exhibited in galleries or taught in art schools, which many claim is due to the popularity of fantasy literature and film. However, as fantasy painting's reputation grows, so does the acceptance for a wider variety of art forms. Therefore, we can't eliminate the possibility that this massively prominent genre won't be considered highbrow one day.
Discover our selection of original paintings by contemporary artists and painters who have been inspired by all things supernatural, mythical and divine.
The fantastical elements in the painting were inspired by the artist's imagination and creativity. The use of vibrant colors, surreal imagery, and dreamlike landscapes were intended to evoke a sense of wonder and mystery in the viewer.
The artist used a combination of techniques such as layering, blending, and fine brushwork to create the intricate details in the painting. They also paid close attention to light and shadow, color harmony, and composition to bring the artwork to life.
The painting conveys a sense of wonder and imagination through its fantastical elements, evoking emotions of awe and curiosity. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details also suggests a message of creativity and individuality.