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Color abstraction II
Agata Zyczkowska
Painting - 60 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$1,776
David Hockney and Celia Birtwell
Bob Marchant
Painting - 122 x 182 x 7 cm Painting - 48 x 71.7 x 2.8 inch
$44,000
Parto II
Rolando Amaru Benedusi
Painting - 150 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,665
La malveillance déguisée en bienveillance
Philippe Jacq
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,775
Portrait- Where is The Way
Guoyi Liu
Painting - 200 x 300 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 118.1 x 1.6 inch
$51,392
Aláàárù Ajé (Carrier of Wealth)
Ayandare Adeniran Ayanmuyiwa
Painting - 61 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 1 inch
$1,800
Just another planet
Yo Xarek WOLTER
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,776
Amnésie généralisée
Xavier De Maisonneuve
Painting - 145 x 200 x 7 cm Painting - 57.1 x 78.7 x 2.8 inch
$6,105
Believe Yourself Smart
Armando Orfeo
Painting - 50 x 100 x 0.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0 inch
$1,332
Surréaliste 1972 Surrealist, Population d'images Images population
Maurice Rapin
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,387
Butterfly Opera
Jeanne Saint-Chéron
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,942
House in the clouds
Katarzyna Biskupska
Painting - 70 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,099
Quantum space and donkey
Oleg Tkachenko
Painting - 29 x 41 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.4 x 16.1 x 0.2 inch
$888
Asylum - my place
Teresa Kluszczynska
Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,998
Night by the lake
Marzena Skupien
Painting - 60 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,099
Forest of dot, line, face time and space #2
Taehun Kwon
Painting - 90 x 65.1 x 2.7 cm Painting - 35.4 x 25.6 x 1.1 inch
$2,030
1980 ROI ANTHROPOS KING
Antoine Boroffe
Painting - 99 x 69 x 1 cm Painting - 39 x 27.2 x 0.4 inch
$1,276
Let's traverse the universe
Mario Tyropolis
Painting - 35 x 50 x 5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 19.7 x 2 inch
$777
Arrives on Island of Sangaldip
Viraj Mithani
Painting - 157 x 121 x 2 cm Painting - 61.8 x 47.6 x 0.8 inch
$7,881
This Wallpaper is not Avaiable
Chiara Santoro
Painting - 50 x 50 x 1.8 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.7 inch
$555
St. George and the Dragon (Large Late 20th Century Framed Painting)
George Zafero
Painting - 119.4 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47 x 47 x 1 inch
$3,769
Panthère 1970 Panther
Tilda Thamar
Painting - 90 x 110 x 1 cm Painting - 35.4 x 43.3 x 0.4 inch
$2,214
Les petits oiseaux
Valérie Auriel
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$2,120
Hannya One: The burden of darkness, the promise of light
Taira Akiko Hiraguri
Painting - 41 x 41 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 inch
$1,720
Portrait in Old Fashion
Jingyi Wang
Painting - 86.4 x 66 x 2 cm Painting - 34 x 26 x 0.8 inch
$15,000
Clair de lune/ Totem
Marie Javouhey
Painting - 110 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$5,772
The sound of the sea
Eugene Poliarush
Painting - 60.96 x 91.44 x 2.54 cm Painting - 24 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,945
Mourir et Peindre
Francky Criquet
Painting - 172 x 122 x 4 cm Painting - 67.7 x 48 x 1.6 inch
$5,217
Goldenefruchtwerfer (goldenfruitthrower)
Edgar Tezak-Neogy
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1 inch
$2,220
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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
$2,359
The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,887
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
$1,131
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$29,969
Experiencing rückkehrunruhe
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 0.6 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.25 inch
$930 $791
Les ombres blanches
Anne Bachelier
Painting - 65 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
$7,548
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,665
Fire in my soul
Nolwenn Samson
Painting - 180 x 180 x 6 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 x 2.4 inch
$13,875
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.