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Brendan Cuffe (Cuffian)
Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$2,111
Abstract - Green House
Guoyi Liu
Painting - 200 x 300 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 118.1 x 1.6 inch
$52,546
Portrait - Losing Pumpkin Lantern
Guoyi Liu
Painting - 150 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$26,216
Gestural abstraction
Maria Esmar
Painting - 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,951
The Sea of Samsara
Diana Malivani
Painting - 150 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$64,690
7 jours après le solstice d'hiver
Jean-Luc Curabet
Painting - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
$4,086
Childhood dreams-63
Abgar Khachatryan
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$750
Childhood dreams-62
Abgar Khachatryan
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$750
Bosc verd i Guspirus
Vanessa Linares
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
$1,078
Over the rainbow, Under the stars
Hiromi Sengoku
Painting - 33.2 x 24.2 x 3 cm Painting - 13.1 x 9.5 x 1.2 inch
$794
L'armoire mange le bourdon
RG RG
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,043
Nipponese Imaginary Destination
José Galant
Painting - 78.7 x 48.3 x 5.1 cm Painting - 31 x 19 x 2 inch
$1,500
La commedia è finita
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 19 x 19 x 0.3 cm Painting - 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch
$148
Cavaliere di carciofo
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 28 x 19 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11 x 7.5 x 0 inch
$148
San Giorgio
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 31 x 25 x 0.5 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.8 x 0.2 inch
$352 $317
Anno del Cane Giallo
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 29 x 43 x 1 cm Painting - 11.4 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
$443 $398
La misurazione dello spazio
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 30 x 43 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 16.9 x 0 inch
$148
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
Shin Seung-Hun
Painting - 60.5 x 72.5 x 4 cm Painting - 23.8 x 28.5 x 1.6 inch
$1,816
Sugar free II
Milena Jovicevic
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$738 $664
Imagined destinations, Sessile oak Chêne des Beaux-Monts ( Le chêne sessile des Beaux-Monts )
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Painting - 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,702
Imagined destinations, Le chêne Saint Jean
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Painting - 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,702
Imagined destinations, Winter (L’hiver)
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Painting - 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,702
Papillonne avec une louve
Gaelle Beyaert
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$749
Dada - The test of the soul
Fan Hong
Painting - 100 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$6,809
Pesca fortunata
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 30 x 20 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch
$216 $194
Journey to meet the ocean
Harouna Ouedraogo
Painting - 144 x 144 cm Painting - 56.7 x 56.7 inch
$4,540
Acquario, serie Segni zodiacali
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 19 x 19 x 0.2 cm Painting - 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch
$89 $81
Another roots saga
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,270
Moglie di prestigiatore
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 33 x 25 x 0.1 cm Painting - 13 x 9.8 x 0 inch
$170
Bilancia meccanica
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 45.5 x 26 x 1 cm Painting - 17.9 x 10.2 x 0.4 inch
$318
Expression 10 by M.Y.
Max Yaskin
Painting - 95 x 200 x 1 cm Painting - 37.4 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,986
Verdes claro y oscuro
Javier Ortega
Painting - 32 x 24 x 1 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch
$3,632
Caballito que pinta
Javier Ortega
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$4,086
Dondolando tra le stelle
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 45 x 30 x 0.2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$352
Une pensée pacifique renouvelable
Willy Charps
Painting - 100 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,100
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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.