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Metaphysics of love
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 137.2 x 335.3 x 5.7 cm Painting - 54 x 132 x 2.25 inch
$11,600
Le faune et l'oiseau
Timothy Archer
Painting - 120 x 80 x 0.1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0 inch
$5,385
The Mother of the Apes
Yasen Zgurovski
Painting - 45 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
$415
De la Série "Les Créatures d'Adamu"
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 40 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$2,356
Icarus In the Clouds
Sue Rosalind Vesely
Painting - 120 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
$2,865
Down to the Water
Sue Rosalind Vesely
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$2,865
Alessandra Clearing the Skies
Sue Rosalind Vesely
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$2,865
Le penseur aux fleurs
Michaël Relave
Painting - 32 x 24 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch
$696
Mon enfant intérieur
Michaël Relave
Painting - 32 x 24 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch
$696
Chimères sur fond rouge
Ludovic Isidore
Painting - 65 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
$2,019
The Beginning
Tinatin Bakhtadze
Painting - 150 x 110 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 43.3 x 1.2 inch
$5,609
The Incurable Lunatic Asylum
Renjie Gao
Painting - 200 x 300 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 118.1 x 1.6 inch
$14,000
The Abduction of Hippodamia
Tsanko Tsankoff
Painting - 80 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,805
La femme bulle - Personnage sous l'eau
Nicolas Pizy
Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
$129
From the Brothel of Avignon's Street To The Bateau-Lavoir
José Galant
Painting - 91.4 x 149.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 36 x 59 x 2 inch
$3,500
On the way to Arcadia - II
Tsanko Tsankoff
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,805
(Un)happy Family
Matteo Nannini
Painting - 100 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$6,170
Journey to the end of the dream
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 81 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$5,385
Isis the Creator
Niki Singleton
Painting - 30.48 x 40.64 x 2 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 0.8 inch
$2,148
Goddess The Violinist and Swan
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 150 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$7,259
N°22018 Hommes-Taureaux XXX
Capton
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$4,375
N°22008 L’emprise Hommes - Taureaux XXVII
Capton
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1 inch
$2,805
Human Condition (10)
Ad Van Riel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
$5,497 $2,749
L'angelo custode
Angioletta De Nitto
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
$4,768 $4,530
Surréalisme 1975 Surrealism. Population d'images, Images population
Maurice Rapin
Painting - 30 x 35 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch
$3,646
Les fous rient
Claude André Thibaud
Painting - 130 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 47.2 x 1 inch
$4,392
I think it's best to play outside with the tank
Kawamura Gun
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$17,950
Sun Rider / Cavalier du soleil
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,232
Nouvelle ère ? Heu ... Sérieusement ?
Grégory Dreyfus
Painting - 146 x 97 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 inch
$23,560
Dance of Pleasure
Ekatherina Savtchenko
Painting - 70 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$11,219
Le Minotaure à la tête dorée
Martine Littot
Painting - 92 x 73 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 inch
$2,580
Man dating in the ruins of another love
Susano Correia
Painting - 58 x 62 x 1 cm Painting - 22.8 x 24.4 x 0.4 inch
$18,511
Man confortably poetic and melancholic
Susano Correia
Painting - 116 x 88 x 1 cm Painting - 45.7 x 34.6 x 0.4 inch
$23,448
Man aboard his own loneliness
Susano Correia
Painting - 129 x 89 x 1 cm Painting - 50.8 x 35 x 0.4 inch
$19,409
Paradis perdus n°10
Alain Fabreal
Painting - 130 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch
$5,834
N°22013 Hommes Taureaux Etude 3
Capton
Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$224
Lent et grave, hommage à Erik Satie
Katell Le Goarnig
Painting - 100 x 81 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.4 inch
$11,219
Lying figure with heads
Judith Berry
Painting - 152.4 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 84 x 2 inch
$12,341
La dame du temps jadis
Gérard Willemenot
Painting - 30 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$8,078
From The Depths Within
Elijah Emmanuel Wilson
Painting - 121.92 x 90.17 x 3.175 cm Painting - 48 x 35.5 x 1.3 inch
$16,828
Empty space
Tatyana Podmarkova
Painting - 220 x 370 x 3 cm Painting - 86.6 x 145.7 x 1.2 inch
$21,313
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The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,907
Epicycle - série portrait onirique et surréalisme
Samuel Boudaud
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,384
Le génie incompris apparaît à nos yeux
Mohamed Lekleti
Fine Art Drawings - 75 x 110 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 43.3 x 1.2 inch
$6,507
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$30,291
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,683
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.
What inspired the fantastical elements in the painting?
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.
How did the artist create such intricate details in the painting?
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.
What emotions or messages does the painting convey through its fantastical elements?
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.