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Flowershing empire
Ljubomir Milinkov
Painting - 162 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 63.8 x 51.2 x 2 inch
£43,547
A Metamorphosis
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 189 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 74.4 x 0.8 inch
£5,688
La coz y el martillo
Miguel Amate
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1 inch
£11,127
L'Arbre Doré aiux Endormis
Martine Littot
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
£3,199
Icon XIII icône COLLECTION LUBJANA MUSEUM, SLOVENIA
Joze Ciuha
Painting - 110 x 130 cm Painting - 43.3 x 51.2 inch
£17,330
Le prophète des oiseaux 1979 Prophet of birds COLLECTION LUBJANA MUSEUM, SLOVENIA
Joze Ciuha
Painting - 86 x 96 x 0.3 cm Painting - 33.9 x 37.8 x 0.1 inch
£16,441
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
£7,998 £7,598
Desert of the real
Alexandar Inchovski
Painting - 120 x 133 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 52.4 x 0.8 inch
£10,665
Admiring a Lobster
Stanley Gonczanski
Painting - 60 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 39.4 x 2 inch
£5,846
Un coeur dans le désert
Amor de Agua
Painting - 42 x 32 x 0.2 cm Painting - 16.5 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
£1,066
Life is pretty but complicated
Soh Ee Shaun
Painting - 42 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£355
La voie de l’épanouissement
Michaël Relave
Painting - 195 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
£5,554
The gold sarcophaguse
Benoît Mauduech
Painting - 97 x 149 x 4 cm Painting - 38.2 x 58.7 x 1.6 inch
£3,555
Le Geai paré des plumes du Paon
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 162 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 63.8 x 13 x 0.8 inch
£9,829
Les souris et le chant huant
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
£13,180
Le soleil et les grenouilles
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 61 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
£7,670
La promenade d'un bouquet
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
£11,411
Le Chat, la belette et le petit lapin
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
£11,411
Paysage nocturne aux feux follets
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 146 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
£19,996
L'éléphant et le singe de Jupiter
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 146 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
£11,411
A Mind of Darkness
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£2,133
Sucking the Grapes of Wrath
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£2,133
The Better Side of Sweet
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£2,133
My Life in the Bush of Spiders
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£2,133
Face à l'invisible n°1
Alain Fabreal
Painting - 162 x 130 x 3 cm Painting - 63.8 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch
£7,732
Homme dans parc avec enfant
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 81 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£1,111
There will bee an answer
Terry Romero Paul
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 7.6 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 3 inch
£2,654
More Than a Feeling
Maria Esmar
Painting - 140 x 180 x 0.1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 70.9 x 0 inch
£5,332
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
Shin Seung-Hun
Painting - 130.3 x 162 x 4 cm Painting - 51.3 x 63.8 x 1.6 inch
£8,887
Des anémones rouges et bleues pour la Nébuleuse du Trèfle
Danielle Balagé
Painting - 146 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
£6,088
Fotdon
Stefano Mazzolini
Painting - 130 x 110 x 1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 43.3 x 0.4 inch
£3,555 £2,488
Le souffle des rêves
Jeanne Saint-Chéron
Painting - 130 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch
£4,888
An Angel in the City
Snezhana Stoyanova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
£3,999
A Song in the Desert
Snezhana Stoyanova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
£3,999
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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
£1,889
The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
£1,511
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
£902
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
£23,995
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
£5,155
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
£1,333
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.