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Les bouteilles du bonheur
Christian Jodin
Painting - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch
£263
Unidentified Flying Object
Romeo Melikyan
Painting - 75 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
£3,471
Snowman with a flashlight
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch
£356
Snowman and bullfinches
Elena Lukina
Painting - 25 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£401
Light the Christmas Tree!
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£401
Little fantasy world # 5
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch
£249
Little fantasy world # 3
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch
£249
Le retour des oiseaux préhistoriques
Philippe Jacq
Painting - 50 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 2 inch
£2,581
Bas de laine des souverains
Ludovic Isidore
Painting - 155 x 105 cm Painting - 61 x 41.3 inch
£3,471
Adieu mon Icare / Pietà aux azuléjos
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
£8,010
La gracia es para todos
Boris OA
Painting - 140 x 105 x 1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 41.3 x 0.4 inch
£4,094
And yet i miss stillness
Maxim Wakultschik
Painting - 35 x 26 x 9 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.2 x 3.5 inch
£4,806
The couple who wished they weren't who they were, Painting, Oil on canvas
Adam Parsons
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.5 inch
£14,674
Calma azul y naranja
Javier Ortega
Painting - 24 x 32 x 1 cm Painting - 9.4 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch
£3,560
Orgánico casi animal
Javier Ortega
Painting - 32 x 24 x 1 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch
£2,670
L'Alba (Birth Of A New Day)
Bonaventura Aumatell Tarradellas
Painting - 73 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£3,115
La Dernière Licorne
Freddo Sacaro
Painting - 60 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
£6,675
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
£356
Le voyage de Miss D
Anne-Marie Vesco
Painting - 8.04 x 8.04 x 0.07 cm Painting - 3.2 x 3.2 x 0 inch
£356
Things fell apart
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 111 x 111 x 1.5 cm Painting - 43.7 x 43.7 x 0.6 inch
£2,670
The Name of the Flower
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
£4,005
Cabeza nuclear. From the series The memory of Narcissus
James Bonachea
Painting - 149.9 x 99.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 59 x 39.3 x 0.1 inch
£3,279
El Dios / The God
Manuel Marteles
Painting - 50 x 58 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 22.8 x 0.8 inch
£3,382
Life can be son beautiful
Sabrina Seck
Painting - 110 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
£4,139
Visisons of Barcelona - Adventures in the Hotel Dante
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0 cm Painting - 6.5 x 4.5 x 0.01 inch
£180
Oiseau Vert 1996 Green Bird
Joze Ciuha
Painting - 90 x 50 x 0.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
£4,361
An Idiot With a Helmet
Zdravko Denev
Painting - 80 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
£3,471
Deux ombres de souris longent les vagues
Philippe Azema
Painting - 121 x 118 cm Painting - 47.6 x 46.5 inch
£3,026
Noia i tigre
Gemma Rigau de Llobet
Painting - 118 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 46.5 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
£2,270
An apple, for her life
Irish Galon
Painting - 62 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 24.4 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
£2,359
Le souffle des rêves
Jeanne Saint-Chéron
Painting - 130 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch
£4,895
Paris en rêve / Paris in dreams
Peter Stilton
Painting - 72.5 x 43 x 1 cm Painting - 28.5 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
£2,448
Bateaux sous la nuit étoilée Lucky boats under the sky with diamonds
Peter Stilton
Painting - 28 x 36 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 14.2 x 0.4 inch
£4,406
Card players Luxembourg Garden Joueurs de cartes Jardin du Luxembourg
Peter Stilton
Painting - 56 x 75 x 0.3 cm Painting - 22 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch
£2,225
Quand l'homme fait la bête
Bertrand Bataille
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
£3,827 £3,253
Cinderella's ball
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£4,895
Party among the angels
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
£7,031
The great sea ride
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 150 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
£12,282
Unexpected cruise
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
£7,476
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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.