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Les arpenteurs de suites
Philippe Vercellotti
Painting - 60 x 90 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch
$7,753
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
$6,967
Early-blooming flowers
Trayko Popov
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,146
Character Series - Pig Man
Zhao De-Wei
Painting - 150 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$17,529
Fantamorphose de Pinocchio
Michel Temim
Painting - 130 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35 x 1.2 inch
$3,798
The one-eyed and the blind
Ruben Cukier
Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$2,100
Air Battle in the German Way
Adriano Pompa
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$5,506
Abstract - Superstring series No.4
Guoyi Liu
Painting - 120 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
$25,957
118 Dragon of the past
Anita Agnieszka Edvinsson
Painting - 131 x 96 x 3 cm Painting - 51.6 x 37.8 x 1.2 inch
$26,406
Egg island
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 130 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 51.2 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
$20,074
Prayer for a possessed horse
Aldona Jablonska Klimczak
Painting - 120 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch
$6,967
Expression 10 by M.Y.
Max Yaskin
Painting - 95 x 200 x 1 cm Painting - 37.4 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,966
La vache, j’ai loupé la marche !
Jean-Luc Curabet
Painting - 100 x 75 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.5 x 0.4 inch
$4,832
L'agité du bocal devant jt delahousse
Jean-Luc Curabet
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$4,045
Where is the replay button ?
Jean-Luc Curabet
Painting - 120 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$4,607
Imagination
Giorgi Kukhalashvili
Painting - 105 x 110 x 3 cm Painting - 41.3 x 43.3 x 1.2 inch
$7,304
Don Quixote
Giorgi Kukhalashvili
Painting - 160 x 140 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch
$16,855
Manifestation: Blue Ranchu
Eury Kim
Painting - 116.8 x 91 x 3 cm Painting - 46 x 35.8 x 1.2 inch
$3,764
Manifestation: Mandarins
Eury Kim
Painting - 80.3 x 80.3 x 3.3 cm Painting - 31.6 x 31.6 x 1.3 inch
$2,697
I appears to be sperm and sun eggs
Kawamura Gun
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$5,618
Boarding Masks
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 81 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$9,439
Unidentified Flying Object
Romeo Melikyan
Painting - 75 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,382
Le retour des oiseaux préhistoriques
Philippe Jacq
Painting - 50 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 2 inch
$3,259
Bas de laine des souverains
Ludovic Isidore
Painting - 155 x 105 cm Painting - 61 x 41.3 inch
$4,382
La gracia es para todos
Boris OA
Painting - 140 x 105 x 1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 41.3 x 0.4 inch
$5,169
And yet i miss stillness
Maxim Wakultschik
Painting - 35 x 26 x 9 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.2 x 3.5 inch
$6,068
El Dios / The God
Manuel Marteles
Painting - 50 x 58 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 22.8 x 0.8 inch
$4,270
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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
$2,388
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
$6,517
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$30,339
The beautiful spring flowers of my garden.
Lilya Volskaya
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$899
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,686
It_helped_me_diamond
Axel Jenny
Painting - 125 x 100 x 0.1 cm Painting - 49.2 x 39.4 x 0 inch
$2,247
The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,910
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.