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Oiseau Vert 1996 Green Bird
Joze Ciuha
Painting - 90 x 50 x 0.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
$5,497
An Idiot With a Helmet
Zdravko Denev
Painting - 80 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$4,375
Deux ombres de souris longent les vagues
Philippe Azema
Painting - 121 x 118 cm Painting - 47.6 x 46.5 inch
$3,814
Noia i tigre
Gemma Rigau de Llobet
Painting - 118 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 46.5 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$2,861
Life can be son beautiful
Sabrina Seck
Painting - 110 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
$5,218
An apple, for her life
Irish Galon
Painting - 62 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 24.4 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
$2,973
Paris en rêve / Paris in dreams
Peter Stilton
Painting - 72.5 x 43 x 1 cm Painting - 28.5 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
$3,085
Bateaux sous la nuit étoilée Lucky boats under the sky with diamonds
Peter Stilton
Painting - 28 x 36 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 14.2 x 0.4 inch
$5,553
Card players Luxembourg Garden Joueurs de cartes Jardin du Luxembourg
Peter Stilton
Painting - 56 x 75 x 0.3 cm Painting - 22 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch
$2,805
Garde le merveilleux
Michaël Relave
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$4,084
Des merveilles à echanger
Michaël Relave
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$4,084
Quand l'homme fait la bête
Bertrand Bataille
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$4,824
Cinderella's ball
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,170
Party among the angels
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,863
The great sea ride
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 150 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$15,482
Unexpected cruise
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
$9,424
Departure to a quiet country
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
$9,424
Celebration day
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 116 x 178 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 70.1 x 0.8 inch
$14,809
The factory of dreams
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 98 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 38.6 x 0.8 inch
$9,424
The hanging forest
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,395
The fugue of birds
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
$9,424
Autumn morning
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,395
On the iroise sea
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 114 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 44.9 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$6,058
Little Prince finds his planet
Danielle Le Bricquir
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$6,395
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
$3,141
Gardien de mes temples
Michaël Relave
Painting - 130 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$4,084
Prelude à un nouveau reve
Michaël Relave
Painting - 90 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,782
Defragmentation Gothic 1
José Galant
Painting - 88.9 x 88.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 35 x 35 x 2 inch
$2,900
Le petit poisson et le pêcheur
Lukas Kandl
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$4,768
Fil d'Ariane
Claude André Thibaud
Painting - 130 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$3,904
Vision paranoïaque du monde de l'accélération
Marc Ferrero
Painting - 180 x 180 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 inch
$56,095
Gestural abstraction
Maria Esmar
Painting - 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$3,029
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
$2,580
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
$4,263
Pions - d'échec - Surréalisme et imaginaire
Alyne
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$421
Apparente dualismo
Angioletta De Nitto
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$6,058
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
$17,950
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
$2,805
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
Snowman with a flashlight
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch
$449
Snowman and bullfinches
Elena Lukina
Painting - 25 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$505
Light the Christmas Tree!
Elena Lukina
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$505
Le voyage du poisson bleu
Wouter Berns
Painting - 60 x 40 x 5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 2 inch
$4,824
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The effect of propaganda
Mykola Mamchur
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,907
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
$2,384
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
$6,507
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$30,291
Portrait d'un ange
Laurence Chouzenoux
Painting - 23 x 17 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,683
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.