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The queen of the mountains
Artush Voskanyan
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
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Chat de Montmartre
Olga Novokhatska
Painting - 41 x 27 x 1.5 cm Painting - 16.1 x 10.6 x 0.6 inch
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Sans titre - série Caraïbes
Jean-Michel Loutoby
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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S. Daly's portrait
Artush Voskanyan
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
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Paysage démographique #1
Hélène Duclos
Painting - 73 x 92 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch
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Kantavri Itsasoa VI - Cantabrian Sea
Alberto Letamendi
Painting - 129.5 x 193 x 5.1 cm Painting - 51 x 76 x 2 inch
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Les enfants du port
Jean-Pierre Serrier
Painting - 54 x 64 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.2 x 0.8 inch
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Le Général dans son Labyrinthe
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 190 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 74.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
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Egg Boy Dresses to Kill
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 130 x 100 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 inch
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Egg girl in ponytails
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 100 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
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Ancient seas - Synchrony
Valeri Tsenov
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
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Tête dans les nuages
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 195 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
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Fresh air, New light
Alec Cumming
Painting - 152 x 152 x 4 cm Painting - 59.8 x 59.8 x 1.6 inch
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Et le ciel nous regarde
Jean-Louis Mendrisse
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
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Ein Abend in Paris / Une soirée à Paris
Franz Roth
Painting - 120 x 100 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 inch
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In sleepless countries, they build pillow forts
Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
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Profession : night guards
Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
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Hard boiled eggs and buttered toasts for breakfast
Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 31 x 23 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 inch
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Being is love / 321
Christine Zanella
Painting - 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.1 cm Painting - 10 x 10 x 0 inch
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Poissons d'avril
Paule Bernard Roussel
Painting - 120 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 2 inch
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Split milk (Original)
Brady Willmott
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.54 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 1 inch
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Ma muse Médusa m'use et m'amuse
Jean-Luc Curabet
Painting - 100 x 75 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.5 x 2 inch
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Cosmopolita V
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 100 x 81 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch
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La Récolte
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 195 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
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I'm at home
Raminta Blazeviciute - Mozuraitiene
Painting - 90 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
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Beyond the Setting Sun
Miyuki Takanashi
Painting - 17.9 x 13.9 x 3 cm Painting - 7 x 5.5 x 1.2 inch
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Globe au seuil de ma vallée
Anne Maillet
Painting - 73 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
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Unicorn and his partner
Igor Skaletsky
Painting - 165 x 98 x 4 cm Painting - 65 x 38.6 x 1.6 inch
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I turn any Difficulties into a Treasure
Teppei Ikehila
Painting - 73 x 91 x 4 cm Painting - 28.7 x 35.8 x 1.6 inch
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Forest Telling Spring 2
Miyuki Takanashi
Painting - 24.3 x 33.4 x 3 cm Painting - 9.6 x 13.1 x 1.2 inch
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Nature morte en forêt
Sylvain Loisant
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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Nature morte pour pharaon
Sylvain Loisant
Painting - 22 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 8.7 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
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Futuristic View of St. Paul's London
Maria Luisa Azzini
Painting - 14.5 x 14.5 x 2 cm Painting - 5.7 x 5.7 x 0.8 inch
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Capteurs énergétiques
Âme Sauvage
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
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Scintille sous la lune
Âme Sauvage
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
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Fantasy Jeju Island, Follow Me
Shin Seung-Hun
Painting - 65.5 x 53 x 3 cm Painting - 25.8 x 20.9 x 1.2 inch
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Les Cartes - Double vue
Patopalomo
Painting - 14 x 14 x 0.14 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inch
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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.
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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.