Fantastical painting for Sale
Save your search and find it in your favorites
Save your search to find it quickly
Saved search
Your search is accessible from the favorites tab > My favorite searches
Unsaved search
A problem occurred
Pique-Nique à la fraîche
Marie-Aude Molin
Painting - 40 x 50 x 0.25 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$514
Circo teatro el Ojo
Charlotte Seuntjens
Painting - 130 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$6,262
Circo teatro
Charlotte Seuntjens
Painting - 130 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$6,262
Expectations in the new city
Judith Berry
Painting - 152.4 x 304.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 120 x 2 inch
$15,655
Bending roads and targets (triptyque)
Judith Berry
Painting - 33 x 238.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 13 x 94 x 2 inch
$6,374
Hand to hand diptych
Judith Berry
Painting - 106.7 x 132.1 x 5.1 cm Painting - 42 x 52 x 2 inch
$7,492
The Weight of My Face
Judith Berry
Painting - 106.7 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 42 x 60 x 2 inch
$6,709
Ocean Tails
Kristina Malashchenko
Painting - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,957
True stories of the Middle East
Mohammad Ariyaei
Painting - 168 x 192 x 5 cm Painting - 66.1 x 75.6 x 2 inch
$10,623
Rendez-vous sous l'arbre des divinations
Christophe Ronel
Painting - 114 x 146 cm Painting - 44.9 x 57.5 inch
$10,735
Beingislove / 313
Christine Zanella
Painting - 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.1 cm Painting - 10 x 10 x 0 inch
$727
In the Distance a Delightful Island of New Optimism
Eric Johnston
Painting - 51 x 42 cm Painting - 20.1 x 16.5 inch
$6,329
Idiomatic Analysis of Existence
Eric Johnston
Painting - 91 x 76 cm Painting - 35.8 x 29.9 inch
$8,946
Los faunos atacando el asfalto parisino
Miguel Amate
Painting - 170 x 230 x 2 cm Painting - 66.9 x 90.6 x 0.8 inch
$22,365
Falling into despair, in search of his own self
Susano Correia
Painting - 110 x 83 x 1 cm Painting - 43.3 x 32.7 x 0.4 inch
$52,557
La Cité des Rêves 6
Michel Saint-Luc
Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
$280
Carrousel Cosaques
Catherine Clare
Painting - 55 x 145 x 1 cm Painting - 21.7 x 57.1 x 0.4 inch
$1,621
Le moulin enchanté d'après Franz Marc
Catherine Clare
Painting - 61 x 46 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 x 1 inch
$2,013
Les cavaliers papillons
Noël Granger
Painting - 41 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,431 $1,288
N° 982 Gaspard de la nuit.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 81 x 54 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.9 x 21.3 x 0.9 inch
$895
La fin du combat / le repos de la reine guerrière
Noël Granger
Painting - 60 x 40 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 inch
$649 $584
La bonne fortune du Roi
Noël Granger
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$649 $584
Le jugement de l'aigle
Noël Granger
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$772 $694
Les 7 Rois de la Fortune
Noël Granger
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$772
Le voyageur de la plaine
Stéphane Moscato (STF)
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,026
Printemps vénitiens
Georges Corominas
Painting - 60 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$10,288
Magie du carnaval
Georges Corominas
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$6,038
Le deuxième voyage des lampions
Jean-François Segura
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$7,716
Les semeurs d'étoiles
Jean-François Segura
Painting - 81 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$8,051
Accomplissement
François Lestrille
Painting - 115 x 75 x 4 cm Painting - 45.3 x 29.5 x 1.6 inch
$1,006
Poissons dans mes cheveux 2
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 18.5 x 18.5 x 2 cm Painting - 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.8 inch
$559
The Woods No. 131
Elizabeth Becker
Painting - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
$115
Le triomphe de la croix
Patrick Delorme
Painting - 39 x 29 x 0.01 cm Painting - 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch
$704
The eye and the world
Stavri Kalinov
Painting - 125 x 125 x 4 cm Painting - 49.2 x 49.2 x 1.6 inch
$20,016
Sunset at Sea
Ruslana Levandovska
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 1.9 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.75 inch
$13,500
Contemplation of the Ocean
Ruslana Levandovska
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 1.9 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.75 inch
$6,200
Between the Stars and the Ocean in Hawaii
Ruslana Levandovska
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1.5 inch
$6,300
Under the Stars of New York
Ruslana Levandovska
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 1.9 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.75 inch
$8,000
Cupidon et les Amours
Elia Pagliarino
Painting - 114 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 44.9 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$4,249
Masque (J'ai rêvé d'un scarabée)
Arnaud Gautron
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,118
Les Secrets de l'Océan
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 35 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
$660
Discover the styles & movements
Discover the selection of our experts
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.