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Imagined destinations, Underwater ( Sous l’eau )
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 36 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$558
La danseuse étoile
Françoise Leblond
Painting - 60 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$3,449
Woman with Hat Blossoms
Nicolle Menegaldo
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,551
Suspension entre deux mondes
Carole Framezelle - Acmiya
Painting - 96 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 37.8 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,607
La Jardinière
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 170 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 66.9 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$24,558
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
$2,009
Bosc verd i Guspirus
Vanessa Linares
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
$1,060
Ready to start again (1)
Vanessa Linares
Painting - 62 x 90 x 3.3 cm Painting - 24.4 x 35.4 x 1.3 inch
$692
Alice searches for her wonderland - Alice recherche son pays des merveilles
Cecile Gonne Victoria
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$837
Childhood dreams-57
Abgar Khachatryan
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$320
La crypte
Thierry Van Quickenborne
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,791
Flying Dragon Floating Cloud
Hongda
Painting - 80 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
$2,433
"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
$1,228
Femme dans les nuages
Gris De Garance
Painting - 30 x 15 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch
$112
Vanarsky
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$17,860
Thomas l'Imposteur
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 180 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 63 x 0.8 inch
$20,093
Richard Texier
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 63 x 0.8 inch
$17,860
Métropolis
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 180 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$20,093
Elle était fort déshabillée
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$17,860
Arsène
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 150 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$17,860
Caperucita y guspirus
Vanessa Linares
Painting - 130 x 163 x 3.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 64.2 x 1.4 inch
$2,735
Across the univers
Vanessa Linares
Painting - 150 x 150 x 3.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.4 inch
$2,344
You should come with me
Amélie Joos
Painting - 30 x 24 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.6 inch
$447
Le pont des chromosomes suspendus
Gaelle Beyaert
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$435
In chamomile-3
Vasyl Khodakivskyi
Painting - 80 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,577
Mr Monkeybusiness in New York
Bente Halvorsen
Painting - 200 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 78.7 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$5,358
Le château des ombres - Les Dieux aussi…
Julie Ruelle
Painting - 130 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch
$5,135
Et rugir de plaisir
Bengt Lindström
Painting - 115 x 84 x 1 cm Painting - 45.3 x 33.1 x 0.4 inch
$10,046
La diseuse de bonne aventure
Damien Berrard
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1 inch
$4,800
Qui aurait cru cuire ?
Florent Meyer
Painting - 250 x 400 x 0.2 cm Painting - 98.4 x 157.5 x 0.1 inch
$27,907
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
$2,065
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
$580
Speaking with the stars
Genia Sheyn
Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,349
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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
$2,372
The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,898
Saint Michel Terrassant le dragon
Xavier Albert Fiala
Painting - 49.7 x 38 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.6 x 15 x 0.2 inch
$1,132
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$30,139
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
$6,474
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,674
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.