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En Compagnie
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 48 x 36 x 4 cm Painting - 18.9 x 14.2 x 1.6 inch
£4,005
Flower after Nuclear War
Ia Liparteliani
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
£623
Breaking The Surface
Anthony Dunphy
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 0.8 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.3 inch
£623
H. Whitney's dream
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 1.9 cm Painting - 36 x 48 x 0.75 inch
£1,722
Fragole per tartaruga
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 30 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0 inch
£139
Perdre ciel et terre
Christos Kalfas
Painting - 120 x 120 x 5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 2 inch
£4,450
Battaglia degli angeli
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 48 x 66 x 0.2 cm Painting - 18.9 x 26 x 0.1 inch
£276
A spasso con Virgilio (serie Giochi in spiaggia)
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 23 x 22 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.1 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch
£160
Tête de Satyre
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
£2,670
Sans titre - série Caraïbes
Jean-Michel Loutoby
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
£374
The theft of the Mona Lisa
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 0.3 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.125 inch
£2,550
Chronos et la lame du destin
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
£5,251
Jeune Poséidon à la murène amoureuse
Timothy Archer
Painting - 125 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 49.2 x 39.4 x 2 inch
£5,251
Animal farm fatal
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 55 x 75 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 29.5 x 0.8 inch
£1,602
Towards the looking-glass
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 53 x 68.5 x 2 cm Painting - 20.9 x 27 x 0.8 inch
£1,780
The not so blue willow
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 66 x 77.5 x 2 cm Painting - 26 x 30.5 x 0.8 inch
£1,780
Le monde entre nos mains
Manitoba
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
£1,602
Guspirus in love
Vanessa Linares
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.3 inch
£872
Sa façon de se soulever...
Didier Delamonica
Painting - 54 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
£3,516
Au feu de la joie
Didier Delamonica
Painting - 50 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24 x 0.8 inch
£3,160
La vanité de l'existence
Céline Achour
Painting - 24 x 19 x 2 cm Painting - 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.8 inch
£196
Le faune et la dernière colonne
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
£5,162
Hécate et la loi du triple retour
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
£5,785
Le souper d'Hécate
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
£5,785
Le sylvain silencieux
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
£6,141
La faiseuse des arbres
Amor de Agua
Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
£134
Le drame du Baobab - série Petit Prince - Onirique
Marie-Blanche Bayon
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
£2,029
Ciel de toile
Marie-Blanche Bayon
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
£2,777
La Dame du Lac
Marie-Blanche Bayon
Painting - 81 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£1,922
Spirale de Fibonacci 9
Lillia Baudo
Painting - 92 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
£2,003
Hannya three: A garden of solace, finding peace and comfort among the blooms
Taira Akiko Hiraguri
Painting - 41 x 41 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 inch
£1,380
Hannya two: Blooming chrysanthemums in darkness
Taira Akiko Hiraguri
Painting - 41 x 41 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 inch
£1,380
Hannya five: Bowing, an act of rising
Taira Akiko Hiraguri
Painting - 41 x 41 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 inch
£1,380
Hannya four: A garden of remembrance
Taira Akiko Hiraguri
Painting - 41 x 41 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 inch
£1,380
Sans titre - série Caraïbes
Jean-Michel Loutoby
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
£374
S. Daly's portrait
Artush Voskanyan
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£4,099
Horse and the child
Stavri Kalinov
Painting - 113 x 68 x 2 cm Painting - 44.5 x 26.8 x 0.8 inch
£8,722
Rêve sur de petites planètes
Michèle Magnien (Mileg)
Painting - 9 x 9 x 0.2 cm Painting - 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.1 inch
£116
Le cri dans la nuit
Diane Bellier
Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£1,335
Lover's Dairy (Late Night Text)
Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
£2,336
N° 1010 Patetico ostinato.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 73 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
£534
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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.