“Beginning”

It is a wonderful and though-provoking picture that shows butterflies and a woman. In general, there are butterflies in many pictures, they represent growth and transformation.

“Adaptation”

That tells us a story of a woman in an amazing dress that is feeding a fish.

All pictures are symbolic and have some concealed meaning.

What is it fantasy art? It is a genre of art, that reflects pictures on magical and even supernatural themes: whimsical and unreal creatures,  fictitious world, strange ideas. It is possible to see connection with myths, legends, science fiction, some horror movies, but, fantasy art possesses some features peculiar only to this kind of art. The following elements characterize fantasy art: reflection of both present day motives and ancient motives, which are influenced by various supernatural forces. Such creatures, as: fairies, wizards, elfs, women-warriors and dragons are common guests in fantasy art.

There are various types of fantasy art (FA): painting, books, drawings. There is a point of view, that all pictures of FA are just depictions of books motives. Actually, it is true only to some extent. There are people, which adore fantasy art and they make their own drawings, pictures. There are even special sites, where such people lay their masterpieces. Very often a woman-warrior image is used. Here women are powerful, strong, beautiful, have perfect curves and bodies, are capable of doing almost everything: fighting a dragon, attacking enemies etc.

Fantasy art can’t be named an official art or a part of “fine art”. Why? Because, nobody hangs its works in galleries, nobody invests it and nobody studies it according to school curricula. Also, it can be confused with a fantastic art – that is really a genre of art, that has its own rather famous representatives and followers.

Sometimes, fantasy art is viewed as a part of surrealism, but, actually, nobody has approved it. Look at the following pictures, they can seem weird and  fantastic, but, their drawing needs enormous efforts, fantasy and talent. Enjoy the viewing, believe me, they are worth looking at!