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Arsène
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 150 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,250
Window to the Ocean
Gegham Hunanyan
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$350
Fantasy Art III (una joven con la paloma)
Vesna Udicki Vucetic
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,395
The Childhood of Chaos 10 original masterpiece O Kloska (1977)
Ovidiu Kloska
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,369 $1,095
La cabeza de tres cabezas - Cerbero al ades
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 190 x 97 x 2.5 cm Painting - 74.8 x 38.2 x 1 inch
$22,813
La danza delle cellule
Gianni Chiriatti
Painting - 90 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$3,992 $3,593
Cumulo a riposo
Gianni Chiriatti
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$3,080 $2,926
Cosmogonia
Gianni Chiriatti
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,080 $2,926
Asino in riflessione
Gianni Chiriatti
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,623 $2,492
Asino d'oro
Gianni Chiriatti
Painting - 90 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$3,992 $3,593
Chimère n°5 (le Lémurien Maki Vari roux)
Louis Vairel
Painting - 80 x 116 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 45.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,623
Bateau sur l'eau
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 40 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,996 $1,897
Pasifae
Pere Bennàssar Obrador
Painting - 130 x 195 x 1.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 76.8 x 0.6 inch
$22,813
I'm stronger than you think and even than I think
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,110
Et rugir de plaisir
Bengt Lindström
Painting - 115 x 84 x 1 cm Painting - 45.3 x 33.1 x 0.4 inch
$10,266
Confrontation II.(Pink-Orange)
Funda Studio
Painting - 80 x 114 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 44.9 x 2 inch
$3,251
Confrontation I.(Pink)
Funda Studio
Painting - 80 x 114 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 44.9 x 2 inch
$3,251
A la recherche de Van Gogh
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 35 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$593
Ilusion Circense
Griselda Alcazar
Painting - 85 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 33.5 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$5,190
Clocks in the Luminous Chaos
Griselda Alcazar
Painting - 85 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 33.5 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$5,190
Le chant de la sirène
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 40 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,482
Fujigoe no Ryu
Kusaba Kazuhisa
Painting - 38.8 x 46.2 x 2 cm Painting - 15.3 x 18.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,623
Snakes in the Grass
Deborah Bakos
Painting - 94 x 125 x 6 cm Painting - 37 x 49.2 x 2.4 inch
$2,709 $2,439
Purple Medusa
Yahaira Cohinta Vannucchi
Painting - 127 x 79 x 3 cm Painting - 50 x 31.1 x 1.2 inch
$34,048
Enigmatic appearance of myself in an other's dream
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 0.8 inch
$1,780
"Jeux de balles" abstrait acrylique sable poudre de marbre bristol marouflé sur bois 80x80cm 2009
Emmanuelle Vroelant
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$1,255
Freedom loving fish fighting against weight force (Freiheitsliebender Fisch gegen die Gewichtskraft kämpfend)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 110 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,825
Homer's metaphysical insight
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1.5 inch
$1,300
About Creation We Are Energy Sublime Greyscape Divine Silence Composition
Ovidiu Kloska
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,053 $1,848
Vanarsky
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,250
Métropolis
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 180 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$20,532
Elle était fort déshabillée
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$18,250
La Palme
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$2,281
Allégorie de fertilité
Anne-Marie Vesco
Painting - 33 x 26 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 10.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,711
Dress code en el barrio chino
Franco Fasoli
Painting - 130 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$7,414 $5,931
Sunny Landscape
Michalina Czurakowska
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$15,342
Rien n'était trop beau pour vous, vous n'aurez rien I
Magdalena Lamri
Painting - 100 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$3,650
Seaside. Love triangle
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 55.9 x 76.2 x 0 cm Painting - 22 x 30 x 0.01 inch
$950
Untitled
Noyem Khachatryan
Painting - 165 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 65 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch
$2,053 $1,848
Les métamorphoses IX
Cécile Duchêne-Malissin
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,053
Week end a paris
Jean-Charles Gautier
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,027
The emotional image of a modern woman, while she is in the sun on a hill seeking shade under a tree (Das Gefühlsbild einer modernen Frau, während sie in der Sonne auf einem Hügel Schatten unter einem Baum sucht)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 130 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,426
The Night We Meet
Ewa Czarniecka
Painting - 82 x 102 x 4 cm Painting - 32.3 x 40.2 x 1.6 inch
$2,281
Lost in time
Mikhail Baranovskiy
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1 inch
$2,281
246-Masques et Musiques II
Jacques Resch
Painting - 60 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
$9,125
The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,939
Manifestation: Cherryblossom Girl
Eury Kim
Painting - 90.9 x 72.7 x 3 cm Painting - 35.8 x 28.6 x 1.2 inch
$2,281
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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.