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Mar de nuestros Ancestros
Delia Montanha
Painting - 30 x 26 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 10.2 x 0.4 inch
$692
A Girl With a Knitted Cap
Miyuki Takanashi
Painting - 72.7 x 72.7 x 3 cm Painting - 28.6 x 28.6 x 1.2 inch
$3,920
Patience, Thrill No.10
Deok Hee YUN
Painting - 53 x 34 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20.9 x 13.4 x 1 inch
$1,711
We Used to Believe in Story
Yi Zhang
Painting - 15 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 5.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,729
Rencontre 1981 Meeting
Moon JANG CHULL
Painting - 40 x 57 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 22.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,095
248-Mort et Lumières
Jacques Resch
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$5,765
Neo Surrealistic Sunrise
José Galant
Painting - 78.7 x 147.3 x 5.1 cm Painting - 31 x 58 x 2 inch
$2,200
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
Shin Seung-Hun
Painting - 130 x 97.2 x 4 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.3 x 1.6 inch
$5,419
Je suis un super héros - Personnages et Héros
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,585
David Hockney and Celia Birtwell
Bob Marchant
Painting - 122 x 182 x 7 cm Painting - 48 x 71.7 x 2.8 inch
$44,000
Vue du Mont Cantal II
Simon Blau
Painting - 30 x 21 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$1,103
Stockholm Syndrome
Jacques Tange
Painting - 120 x 140 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch
$7,148
Eight years later
Janusz Orzechowski
Painting - 90 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 63 x 0.8 inch
$2,075
Parto II
Rolando Amaru Benedusi
Painting - 150 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,729
Egg girl in green
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,614
Surréaliste 1972 Surrealist, Population d'images Images population
Maurice Rapin
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,095 $548
Amnésie généralisée
Xavier De Maisonneuve
Painting - 145 x 200 x 7 cm Painting - 57.1 x 78.7 x 2.8 inch
$5,188
Quantum space and donkey
Oleg Tkachenko
Painting - 29 x 41 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.4 x 16.1 x 0.2 inch
$922
Orphée aux enfers
Victoria Picini
Painting - 65 x 65 x 3.5 cm Painting - 25.6 x 25.6 x 1.4 inch
$576
Portrait- Where is The Way
Guoyi Liu
Painting - 200 x 300 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 118.1 x 1.6 inch
$53,381
La temptació
Salvador de Batlle
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,306
Let's traverse the universe
Mario Tyropolis
Painting - 35 x 50 x 5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 19.7 x 2 inch
$807
Just another planet
Yo Xarek WOLTER
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,845
1980 ROI ANTHROPOS KING
Antoine Boroffe
Painting - 99 x 69 x 1 cm Painting - 39 x 27.2 x 0.4 inch
$865
St. George and the Dragon (Large Late 20th Century Framed Painting)
George Zafero
Painting - 119.4 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47 x 47 x 1 inch
$3,769
Connection Matrix
Frédéric Florit
Painting - 120 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$5,188
Les petits oiseaux
Valérie Auriel
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$2,202
Sunset In The Mediterranean
Bonaventura Aumatell Tarradellas
Painting - 73 x 62 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 24.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,035
Jazz bleu au dessus de Paris
Claire Pendelio
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$3,228
Arrives on Island of Sangaldip
Viraj Mithani
Painting - 157 x 121 x 2 cm Painting - 61.8 x 47.6 x 0.8 inch
$8,186
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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.