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Fairy tale with Hornet and Jaguar
Robert Dzwonkowski
Painting - 80 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$3,126
Fil d'Ariane
Claude André Thibaud
Painting - 130 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$3,885
Vision paranoïaque du monde de l'accélération
Marc Ferrero
Painting - 180 x 180 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 inch
$55,814
Gestural abstraction
Maria Esmar
Painting - 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$3,014
Fantasy Jejuisland - Wind Island Girl Story
Shin Seung-Hun
Painting - 91 x 73 x 4 cm Painting - 35.8 x 28.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,567
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
Shin Seung-Hun
Painting - 117 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 46.1 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$4,242
Pions - d'échec - Surréalisme et imaginaire
Alyne
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$419
Mistress Flavor
Gino Tintin
Painting - 127 x 76 x 1 cm Painting - 50 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch
$4,958 $3,471
A Battered Cat in via Gattamelata in Roma
Kawamura Gun
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
$17,860
Au carnaval, la lucane gourmande pêche des dattes farcies
Harry Walker
Painting - 150 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$2,791
Large Discs and Sticks
Judith Berry
Painting - 152 x 224 x 3 cm Painting - 59.8 x 88.2 x 1.2 inch
$11,500
Le voyage du poisson bleu
Wouter Berns
Painting - 60 x 40 x 5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 2 inch
$4,800
Wilder's Bridge
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,023
Clockwork armour
Stanley Gonczanski
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$7,345
Le lit de la rivière #1
Hélène Duclos
Painting - 116 x 178 x 5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 70.1 x 2 inch
$7,591
La fontaine des Girondins
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 65 x 81 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 0.4 inch
$4,912
WHITE DEER, THE SUN GOD / Dieu du soleil
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - x cm Painting - 0 x 0 inch
$8,433
DESCENDING FLAME / Flamme descendante
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,201
IN THE EYE OF THE RED DRAGON / Dans l'oeil du dragon rouge
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,201
La Templanza
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
La Luna
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
La Estrella
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
La Emperatriz
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
El Sumo Sacerdote
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
El Sol
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
El Mago
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
El Loco
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
El Ermitaño
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
El Diablo
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$370
Snowman with a flashlight
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch
$447
Snowman and bullfinches
Elena Lukina
Painting - 25 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$502
Light the Christmas Tree!
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$502
A giraffe drinking
Aldona Jablonska Klimczak
Painting - 140 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$8,372
Tears of a striped elephant
Aldona Jablonska Klimczak
Painting - 130 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$8,930
Sleepless creativity
Aldona Jablonska Klimczak
Painting - 100 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$7,256
The myserious flight of a unicorn
Aldona Jablonska Klimczak
Painting - 110 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$6,921
The treasures of the royal cobra
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 90 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
$8,433
THE REDEEMER / Le Rédempteur
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$17,364
The emotional image of a modern woman, while she is in the sun on a hill seeking shade under a tree (Das Gefühlsbild einer modernen Frau, während sie in der Sonne auf einem Hügel Schatten unter einem Baum sucht)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 130 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,395
Perspective seeing (perspektivisches Sehen)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 90 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,116
The moment when the goal was made the way (Der Moment indem das Ziel zum Weg gemacht wurde)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 110 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 63 x 0.8 inch
$2,121
WHITE DEER, THE SUN GOD / Dieu du soleil
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$6,201
Impression Uyuni 7
Michèle Magnien (Mileg)
Painting - 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
$201
Impression Uyuni 6
Michèle Magnien (Mileg)
Painting - 20 x 20 x 3 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
$201
Allegro con fuoco
Anastas Kamburov
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$10,046
Entre deux boules quies
Thomas Loyatho
Painting - 130 x 162 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 1.2 inch
$4,465
To take and to give the heart
Ekatherina Savtchenko
Painting - 90 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
$11,163
Time Travel Blue
Ekatherina Savtchenko
Painting - 70 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$11,163
Time Travel yellow
Ekatherina Savtchenko
Painting - 70 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$11,163
Le désert des blés
Gaelle Beyaert
Painting - 80 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,300
Flowershing empire
Ljubomir Milinkov
Painting - 162 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 63.8 x 51.2 x 2 inch
$54,697
A Metamorphosis
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 189 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 74.4 x 0.8 inch
$7,144
La coz y el martillo
Miguel Amate
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1 inch
$13,976
L'Arbre Doré aiux Endormis
Martine Littot
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
$4,019
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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.