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Celui qui sait marcher sur la terre
Mélissa Galin
Painting - 50 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
£1,335
I bring you light
Amelie Monira Egenolf
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
£1,277
Le conte du Papillon (Memento mori 3)
Céline Achour
Painting - 100 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
£2,181
Le conte du Papillon (Memento mori 2)
Céline Achour
Painting - 100 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
£2,181
Snowman in a fairy forest
Elena Lukina
Painting - 25 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£463
The snowman and the rabbit are handing out gifts to everyone
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£463
Snowy winter. Children make a snowman
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£463
Snowman and Christmas trees
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£463
Series “Between Heaven and Earth” - turquoise blue
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£2,670 £2,403
Flexible Horizons 4
Francisco Montoya Cázarez
Painting - 24 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 9.4 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£303
Le matin des énergies
Yvan Philmer
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£1,691 £1,522
Metamorphosis
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 22 x 16 x 2 cm Painting - 8.7 x 6.3 x 0.8 inch
£534
Cavaliere e le Arpie
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
£347
Attore II. Teatro Kabuki
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 42 x 37 x 1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 14.6 x 0.4 inch
£347
Imagined destinations, Night (Nuit)
Taisia Korotkova
Painting - 36 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
£445
Artisti di strada
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 31.5 x 13 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12.4 x 5.1 x 0.1 inch
£209 £189
Abstract Creation
Michael Gorban
Painting - 80 x 140 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch
£3,373
Ornitologo, secondo Ernst Fuchs
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 35 x 24 x 0.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 9.4 x 0.2 inch
£231
Jkin chuu ngasundie (animals from earth)
Filogonio Naxín
Painting - 90 x 72 cm Painting - 35.4 x 28.3 inch
£1,202
Original Stormtrooper. Unique. Signed
JP Malot
Painting - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
£801
Double lien - Bao blanc
Michèle Magnien (Mileg)
Painting - 50 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
£712
Les enfants de Gaïa
Michèle Magnien (Mileg)
Painting - 80 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
£979
La chasse est fermée
Willy Charps
Painting - 100 x 72 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.3 x 0.8 inch
£1,424
La commedia è finita
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 19 x 19 x 0.3 cm Painting - 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch
£116 £104
Cavaliere di carciofo
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 28 x 19 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11 x 7.5 x 0 inch
£116 £104
La misurazione dello spazio
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 30 x 43 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 16.9 x 0 inch
£116 £104
Apple-Western
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 25 x 16 x 0.4 cm Painting - 9.8 x 6.3 x 0.2 inch
£174 £157
Ninna nanna per Napoleone
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 28 x 20 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11 x 7.9 x 0 inch
£139 £125
Leone serie Segni Zodiacali
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 30 x 45 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch
£249 £224
Dance in the Castle
Christine Seiterle
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£2,300 £2,070
Uccellini del paradiso
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 24 x 42 x 0.1 cm Painting - 9.4 x 16.5 x 0 inch
£134 £120
Empreinte 10 concrétion
Alexandre Monteiro (Hopare)
Painting - 120 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
£26,700
Fontaine de Jouvence III
Patricia Dubois
Painting - 113 x 150 x 3.5 cm Painting - 44.5 x 59.1 x 1.4 inch
£3,243
Entre ombre et lumière sur mon rayon de lune
Michèle Magnien (Mileg)
Painting - 73 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
£668
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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.