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The fiery thoughts of a dragon
Nike Kama
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,729
The fish flower. The sun
Nike Kama
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,729
Series “Between Heaven and Earth” - turquoise blue
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,459
Gea - la tierra
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 19 x 29 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.5 x 11.4 x 0.6 inch
$921
Promenons-nous dans les bois
Céline Achour
Painting - 140 x 45 x 4 cm Painting - 55.1 x 17.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,392
St. Michael slays satan
Moushegh karavartanian
Painting - 70 x 50 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 inch
$804
Le secret du fou
Jean-Louis Mendrisse
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$7,148
La gracia es para todos
Boris OA
Painting - 140 x 105 x 1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 41.3 x 0.4 inch
$5,303
Fontaine de Jouvence III
Patricia Dubois
Painting - 113 x 150 x 3.5 cm Painting - 44.5 x 59.1 x 1.4 inch
$4,201
Calma azul y naranja
Javier Ortega
Painting - 24 x 32 x 1 cm Painting - 9.4 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch
$4,612
Orgánico casi animal
Javier Ortega
Painting - 32 x 24 x 1 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch
$3,459
L'Alba (Birth Of A New Day)
Bonaventura Aumatell Tarradellas
Painting - 73 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$4,035
Chimère à trois têtes
Timothy Archer
Painting - 160 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$8,301
Question de gravité
Philippe Vercellotti
Painting - 40 x 38 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15 x 0.4 inch
$3,113
Les complices et le retour de la pomme à la clef
Philippe Vercellotti
Painting - 60 x 35 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch
$3,920
Le grand échange
Philippe Vercellotti
Painting - 46 x 33 x 1 cm Painting - 18.1 x 13 x 0.4 inch
$2,652
Draw table-Tianlong Babu
Fan Hong
Painting - 80 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$4,381
Les veilleurs roses
Timothy Archer
Painting - 170 x 205 x 2 cm Painting - 66.9 x 80.7 x 0.8 inch
$17,294
Comme un poisson dans l'air
Paule Bernard Roussel
Painting - 80 x 120 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 2 inch
$2,536
La synergie des éléments
Thomas Mainardi
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$5,649
The Illusion of Fear
Nina Narimanishvili
Painting - 153 x 153 x 5 cm Painting - 60.2 x 60.2 x 2 inch
$3,731
Horse and the child
Stavri Kalinov
Painting - 113 x 68 x 2 cm Painting - 44.5 x 26.8 x 0.8 inch
$11,299
Poisson Magique
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 90 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$13,835
L'Invocation des Mythes II
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 90 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
$12,682
L'Idole
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$9,223
Le Voyage Fantastique I
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 50 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$8,647
La Naissance de L'Aigle
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 100 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$10,376
Le Duel
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 195 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 2 inch
$18,793
Le Gardien
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 78 x 78 x 4 cm Painting - 30.7 x 30.7 x 1.6 inch
$9,223
Le Bon Copain
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 150 x 90 x 5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 35.4 x 2 inch
$13,835
Cosmopolita V
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 100 x 81 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch
$9,339
A Man Brushing up the Sky
Hiromi Sengoku
Painting - 146 x 114 x 5 cm Painting - 57.5 x 44.9 x 2 inch
$5,822
Souffle de vie
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 100 x 81 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch
$10,376
Guspirus in love
Vanessa Linares
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.3 inch
$1,130
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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.