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Original Abstract Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Veronica Byers

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, 82.7 W x 43.3 H x 1.6 D in

$12,180

Prints from $40

Original Illustration Fantasy Paintings by Cristina Cañamero

Paintings

, 15.7 W x 15.7 H x 0.4 D in

Original Contemporary Fantasy Paintings by Stacy Gibboni

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, 31.5 W x 47.2 H x 1.4 D in

United States

$2,600

Prints from $540

Original Symbolism Fantasy Paintings by Nastya Parfilo

Paintings

, 39.4 W x 31.5 H x 0.8 D in

$1,730

Prints from $96

Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Nastya Parfilo

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, 19.7 W x 15.7 H x 1.4 D in

$2,250

Prints from $88

Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Rudolf Janák

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, 110.2 W x 66.9 H x 1.2 D in

Czech Republic

$32,480
Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Ron Cooper

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, 42 W x 28 H x 1.5 D in

United States

$4,790

Prints from $100

Original Conceptual Fantasy Paintings by Songmi Heart

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, 22 W x 24 H x 2 D in

United States

$1,730

Prints from $100

Original Figurative Fantasy Paintings by Frederic Belaubre

Paintings

, 9.4 W x 12.6 H x 0.1 D in

$200

Prints from $40

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Marek Hospodarsky

Paintings

, 47.2 W x 27.6 H x 0.4 D in

Czech Republic

$1,520

Prints from $69

Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Alexey Adonin

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, 31.5 W x 39.4 H x 1.2 D in

$3,150

Prints from $49

Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Alex S

Paintings

, 7.9 W x 7.9 H x 0.4 D in

United Kingdom

$980
Original Symbolism Fantasy Paintings by Nastya Parfilo

Paintings

, 47.2 W x 35.4 H x 0.8 D in

$5,330

Prints from $85

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Giovanni Scifo

Paintings

, 23.6 W x 31.5 H x 0.8 D in

$1,500
Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Nastya Parfilo

Paintings

, 39.4 W x 31.5 H x 0.8 D in

$2,380

Prints from $67

Original Figurative Fantasy Paintings by Barbara Kuebel

Paintings

, 43.3 W x 32.7 H x 0.4 D in

$1,180

Prints from $100

Original Contemporary Fantasy Paintings by Hyunju Kim

Paintings

, 78 W x 86.6 H x 1.6 D in

South Korea

$18,250

Prints from $52

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by L Verkler

Paintings

, 29.5 W x 19.5 H x 0.1 D in

United States

$760

Prints from $94

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Jennifer Warren

Paintings

, 60 W x 48 H x 1.5 D in

United States

$3,150
Original Figurative Fantasy Paintings by Ivana Živić

Paintings

, 59.1 W x 39.4 H x 0.8 D in

$6,660

Prints from $62

Original Painterly Abstraction Fantasy Paintings by Nastya Parfilo

Paintings

, 15.7 W x 15.7 H x 0.6 D in

$1,000

Prints from $82

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Zena Blackwell

Paintings

, 45.3 W x 65 H x 1.4 D in

United Kingdom

$5,880
Original Abstract Fantasy Paintings by Alfredo Machado Zingg

Paintings

, 16 W x 20 H x 1 D in

$580

Prints from $40

Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Rudolf Janák

Paintings

, 59.1 W x 49.2 H x 1.2 D in

Czech Republic

$4,240
Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Anita Zotkina

Paintings

, 16 W x 20 H x 0.7 D in

United States

$1,280

Prints from $40

Original Figurative Fantasy Paintings by Dariusz Labuzek

Paintings

, 30 W x 30 H x 0.5 D in

United States

$3,130

Prints from $100

Original Contemporary Fantasy Paintings by Tibor Lazar

Paintings

, 59.1 W x 51.2 H x 0.8 D in

$2,430

Prints from $40

Original Fine Art Fantasy Paintings by Chenyang Liu

Paintings

, 31.5 W x 31.5 H x 1.6 D in

$3,050

Prints from $58

Original Abstract Fantasy Paintings by Alexey Adonin

Paintings

, 39.4 W x 31.5 H x 1.2 D in

$2,600

Prints from $49

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Marco Ortolan

Paintings

, 19.7 W x 23.6 H x 0.1 D in

Argentina

$1,400

Prints from $40

Original Symbolism Fantasy Paintings by Nastya Parfilo

Paintings

, 5.9 W x 7.9 H x 0.2 D in

$450
Original Pop Art Fantasy Paintings by Margaret Ann Withers

Paintings

, 60 W x 38 H x 1 D in

$5,140

Prints from $209

Original Conceptual Fantasy Paintings by Liqing Tan

Paintings

, 20.1 W x 20.1 H x 1.5 D in

$9,340
Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Trevisan Carlo

Paintings

, 31.5 W x 39.4 H x 1.6 D in

$6,790
Original Abstract Fantasy Paintings by Clara Rossy

Paintings

, 15.7 W x 15.7 H x 1.6 D in

$610

Prints from $42

Original Impressionism Fantasy Paintings by Serguei Borodouline

Paintings

, 11 W x 14 H x 0.8 D in

$310

Prints from $40

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Konrad Biro

Paintings

, 8.3 W x 11.8 H x 0.1 D in

$380

Prints from $50

Original Realism Fantasy Paintings by Rudolf Janák

Paintings

, 70.9 W x 63 H x 1.2 D in

Czech Republic

$5,190
Original Folk Fantasy Paintings by Anna Onikiienko

Paintings

, 27.6 W x 27.6 H x 0.8 D in

$1,810

Prints from $40

Original Surrealism Fantasy Paintings by Brooke Sauer

Paintings

, 29 W x 41 H x 1 D in

United States

$570

Prints from $65

Original Conceptual Fantasy Paintings by Vance Houston

Paintings

, 20 W x 20 H x 0.5 D in

United States

$680

Prints from $70

Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Alice Boyle

Paintings

, 23.6 W x 23.6 H x 1.6 D in

United Kingdom

$1,170
Original Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Rudolf Janák

Paintings

, 55.1 W x 47.2 H x 1.2 D in

Czech Republic

$4,270
Original Symbolism Fantasy Paintings by Nastya Parfilo

Paintings

, 39.4 W x 31.5 H x 0.8 D in

$2,030

Prints from $83

Original Fine Art Fantasy Paintings by Rudy Tassos

Paintings

, 39.6 W x 30.9 H x 1.2 D in

$3,300

Prints from $100

Original Figurative Fantasy Paintings by Antoinette Kelly

Paintings

, 23.6 W x 23.6 H x 0.8 D in

$3,180

Prints from $51

Original Abstract Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Jean-Humbert Savoldelli

Paintings

, 39.4 W x 39.4 H x 0.8 D in

Original Illustration Fantasy Paintings by Oksana Fedshychyn

Paintings

, 51.2 W x 68.9 H x 0.1 D in

$1,880
Original Abstract Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Agnieszka Kukawska

Paintings

, 28 W x 22 H x 1 D in

United States

$1,059

Prints from $40

Original Abstract Expressionism Fantasy Paintings by Claus Gawin

Paintings

, 39.4 W x 47.2 H x 0.8 D in

$1,860

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Whether you are looking for an original Fantasy painting or a high quality art print, Saatchi Art has over 12,939 original Fantasy paintings for sale from emerging artists around the world.

Fantasy paintings (also referred to as Fantastic Art) are characterised by their realistic depiction of non-real subject matter including fictional characters, creatures, and lands, often derived from literature (both classic and contemporary) as well as ancient folklore and mythology. The huge popularity of fantasy artwork is due in large part to the genre being inextricably linked to its textual and pop cultural sources such as fantasy novels, graphic novels, manga, and films. A number of our emerging artists have also taken inspiration from fantastical subject matter, evidenced by the following selection of fantasy paintings for sale here on Saatchi Art. Explore today!

History Of Fantasy Paintings

Fantasy paintings are informed by purely imagined characters, events, objects, and locales within mythology, folklore, and fantasy fiction both old and contemporary. Though much fantasy artwork is created by book and magazine illustrators within a commercial publishing context, however the popularity of fantasy fiction has created a high demand among enthusiasts of the genre for artworks with fantastical themes. Much of today’s fantasy art has its origins in myth. However, what is considered “fantasy” and “myth” is culturally and historically relative. Myths considered fantastical by technologically advanced societies today were once stories created and believed by those of earlier eras, as they provided “answers” for yet unanswered questions. For example, the mystery of the world’s origins gave rise to creation tales, fleeting sightings of animals led to the belief in fantastical beasts (e.g. sea lions mistaken for mermaids, antelopes mistaken for unicorns), and unfortunate events like sickness and natural disasters were blamed on witches, wizards, vampires, elves, etc. In time, these stories came to be appreciated for their literary and entertainment value, and fantasy art admired for its visual beauty.

Famous Fantasy Painters

The artist considered by many to be among the earliest fantasy painters is Hieronymous Bosch. Although his “Garden of Earthly Delights” (1503-1504) triptych is also considered a religious work as its theme is taken from Biblical stories, the fantastical creatures and objects depicted appear purely based on the artists’ imagination. During the classical revival of the Italian Renaissance, scenes from Greek Mythology were often painted by Sandro Botticelli, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. European mythology was also a source of inspiration for fantasy art, especially in Victorian England when fairy lore aroused popular imagination. According to some, fairies provided a form of escapism from the period’s conservative Christian social codes and “anti-pagan” stance. “Fairyland” art became a distinct fantasy painting genre, and its artists include Richard Doyle, John Anster Fitzgerald, Frances Danby, and Eleanor Fortesque-Brickdale. Arthurian legend became popular subject matter among the Pre-raphaelites of the mid 19th century such as John William Waterhouse, James Archer, and Dante Rossetti. Popular contemporary fantasy artists include husband and wife team Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo, Brian Froud, Michael Whelan, and Todd Lockwood.

Popular Artistic Techniques

Fantasy paintings are characterized by their realistic treatment of the imagined subject matter. Characters, objects, creatures, buildings, and botanic elements are often rendered in fine detail, in order to create a vivid, multisensorial depiction of the fantastical. Artists also distinguish between low fantasy and high fantasy works. These terms are in no way value judgements on the works, but are simply descriptive of two categories within the fantasy genre: 1) low fantasy refers to stories/artwork about fantastical elements that exist within our everyday world while 2) high fantasy refers to works set in a completely imagined environment ungoverned by “earthly” scientific laws.