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Allegro con fuoco
Anastas Kamburov
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€9,000
Entre deux boules quies
Thomas Loyatho
Painting - 130 x 162 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 1.2 inch
€4,000
L'Arbre Doré aiux Endormis
Martine Littot
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
€3,600
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
€10,000
Time Travel Blue
Ekatherina Savtchenko
Painting - 70 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
€10,000
Time Travel yellow
Ekatherina Savtchenko
Painting - 70 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
€10,000
Le désert des blés
Gaelle Beyaert
Painting - 80 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€2,060
Flowershing empire
Ljubomir Milinkov
Painting - 162 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 63.8 x 51.2 x 2 inch
€49,000
A Metamorphosis
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 189 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 74.4 x 0.8 inch
€6,400
Icon XIII icône COLLECTION LUBJANA MUSEUM, SLOVENIA
Joze Ciuha
Painting - 110 x 130 cm Painting - 43.3 x 51.2 inch
€19,500
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
€18,500
And yet i miss stillness
Maxim Wakultschik
Painting - 35 x 26 x 9 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.2 x 3.5 inch
€5,400
Desert of the real
Alexandar Inchovski
Painting - 120 x 133 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 52.4 x 0.8 inch
€12,000
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
€11,060
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
€14,830
Le soleil et les grenouilles
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 61 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€8,630
La promenade d'un bouquet
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€12,840
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
€12,840
Paysage nocturne aux feux follets
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 146 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
€22,500
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
€12,840
A Mind of Darkness
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,400
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
€2,400
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
€2,400
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
€2,400
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
€8,700
Le printemps : Le Héron sur le domaine de la reine guerrière
Noël Granger
Painting - 50 x 70 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 inch
€990
More Than a Feeling
Maria Esmar
Painting - 140 x 180 x 0.1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 70.9 x 0 inch
€5,600
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
€10,000
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
€6,850
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
€3,068
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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.