Albena Vatcheva
"Il était une fois..."
Oil on Linen Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in
$4,043.98
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Discover original contemporary Fairytale Artworks on Artmajeur
Contemporary Fairytale artworks are a captivating form of visual storytelling that have gained popularity in recent years. These artworks are created using a variety of supports including canvas, paper, and wood panels, and materials such as acrylics, watercolors, and ink. What sets these artworks apart is the unique and imaginative way in which they depict characters and scenes from classic fairytales and fables.
©2024 Albena Vatcheva
Origins and History
The Fairy Tale Renaissance was a pivotal moment in the history of original contemporary Fairytale artworks, characterized by a desire to challenge traditional storytelling conventions. Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Kay Nielsen were among the most influential artists of this movement, creating stunning illustrations that captivated audiences around the world. Today, the genre continues to evolve, with Contemporary Artists adapting traditional stories to reflect our changing world. Despite these changes, the timeless themes of magic, adventure, and transformation remain at the heart of original contemporary Fairytale artworks.
©2024 Nina Grighel
Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market
Contemporary fairytale artworks are becoming increasingly popular in the art market. These artworks are inspired by classic fairytales, but reimagined with a modern twist. They often feature bold colors, intricate details, and a touch of whimsy. Many contemporary artists are exploring this genre, creating unique and thought-provoking pieces that capture the imagination of viewers. These artworks are important in the contemporary art market because they offer a fresh perspective on beloved stories that have been passed down for generations. They also provide a platform for artists to express their creativity and showcase their unique style. As the art world continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see how this genre continues to grow and evolve.
©2022 Galina Zimmatore
Related Famous Artists
Contemporary artists who have gained recognition for their work on original fairytales include Hsiao-Ron Cheng, Nicoletta Ceccoli, and Ray Caesar.
Hsiao-Ron Cheng, a Taiwanese artist, creates stunningly surreal images that combine elements of both traditional and modern fairytales. Her artworks are characterized by their dreamlike quality, vibrant colours, and intricate detailing. Cheng’s pieces often feature fantastical creatures and figures, highlighting the otherworldly and magical aspects of fairytales.
Nicoletta Ceccoli, an Italian artist, is known for her whimsical illustrations that explore the darker side of fairytales. Her works are often unsettling, featuring twisted versions of beloved fairytale characters. Ceccoli’s distinctive style combines elements of horror and fantasy, creating a unique and haunting aesthetic.
Ray Caesar, a Canadian artist, creates intricate digital artworks that blur the line between reality and fantasy. His pieces often feature surreal, dreamlike landscapes populated by strange and fantastical creatures. Caesar’s work is heavily influenced by fairytales and mythology, and his pieces often explore themes of transformation and metamorphosis.
These artists have gained recognition for their unique and engaging take on original contemporary fairytale artworks. Their works explore the fantastical, the surreal, and the dark side of fairytales, creating pieces that are both beautiful and haunting.
©2024 Raissa Kagan
Notable original contemporary Fairytale artworks
Contemporary artists have reimagined fairy tales with their modern techniques and perspectives. One of the most iconic fairy tale artworks is "Little Red Riding Hood" by Kiki Smith, created in 1994. Smith’s print depicts the wolf as a human with a wolf head, holding a knife, and Little Red Riding Hood as a young girl with a wolf’s tail. Another renowned work is "The Little Mermaid" by Camille Rose Garcia in 2011. Garcia’s painting shows a dark and twisted version of the tale, where the mermaid is depicted with a skull-like face and a grotesque tail. "Snow White" by Anne Bachelier, created in 2015, is a stunning oil painting that portrays Snow White with a melancholic expression, surrounded by different animals and plants. Similarly, "Rapunzel" by Nicoletta Ceccoli, made in 2014, is a whimsical painting that features Rapunzel with long, flowing hair that resembles tree branches. Lastly, "Cinderella" by Audrey Kawasaki in 2013, is a beautiful portrait of Cinderella with a dreamy and delicate style, but with a hint of sadness in her expression. These artworks have given new life to classic fairy tales, inspiring viewers to see them in a new light.
Raissa Kagan
"Strawberry forest oil painting"
Oil on Canvas | 27.6x23.6 in
$1,738.69
Prints available
Georgii Ineshin (Georgy Ineshin Gotcha)
"Cape Yliko (Nenets fairy tale)"
Oil on Canvas | 17.7x17.7 in
$3,675.14
Marian Williams
"Red Shoes"
Oil on Canvas | 51.2x38.2 in
$4,157.3
Inna Viriot
"Sirin - Oiseau de paradis"
Gouache on Paper | 25.2x19.1 in
$3,072.98
Prints available
Natalia Rose
"Le Sacre du printemps"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
$5,333.83
Kristin Voss
"The Getaway"
Acrylic on Canvas | 36x48 in
$4,483
Ulysse Baldasseroni (UTCHEN)
"ONCLE CHAMPIGNON"
Sculpture - Polymer clay | 9.1x7.9 in
On Request
Mayur Sharma Art
"Humo - Snack"
Graphite on Paper | 11x16 in
$835.8
Albina Urbanek
"Reviens vite"
Oil on Canvas | 47.2x31.5 in
$4,811.67
Zinaida Vysota
"Fairytale World."
Oil on Canvas | 18.1x15 in
$1,396.51
Nina Grighel
"Alice"
Oil on Linen Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in
$1,534.27
Prints available
Dongbeom I
"개구리"
Sculpture - Stone | 20.5x27.6 in
$3,732.73
Iryna Bohdanova
"Cancer and Taurus"
Oil on Canvas | 43.3x39.4 in
$4,800
Prints available
Liubov Kondratovich
"Expectation"
Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in
$393.29
Yulia Belasla
"Tea Party in the Rose Garden, acrylic painting on canvas"
Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x15.8 in
$1,650
Gaspard De Gouges
"Pollen Zen 9"
Photography | Several sizes
Not For Sale
Nicoleta Nica
"The water Nymph"
Oil on Canvas | 47.2x31.5 in
$4,477.03
Prints available
Sumeon Barias
"Untitle."
Oil on Canvas | 23.6x27.6 in
$4,483.93
Margarita Malinovskaya
"Angel's house"
Oil on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in
$3,971.77
Prints available
Lina Korducenko
"Limitless The Horse"
Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in
$347.44
Prints available
Nataliya Rozhdestvenskaya
"Original painting, Mermaid art , Sea maiden"
Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x31.5 in
$747.69
Ernesto Scivoli (ARTErnestoscivoli)
""L' uomo farfalla ""
Acrylic on Canvas
Not For Sale
Galina Zimmatore
"Make a Wish"
Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x35.4 in
$2,653.41
Alexander Chalovsky
"Creatine"
Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x22.1 in
$4,368.39
Irina Kolesnikova
"beautiful architecture"
Oil on Canvas | 37.4x25.6 in
$1,877.56
Victor Molev
"Old Mazai and the Hares"
Oil on Canvas | 24x17.7 in
$2,899.06
O-Hido Sonia Art
"Birth"
Graphite on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in
$361.07
Prints available
Ekaterina Zavodun
"The little mermaid"
Acrylic on Canvas | 37.4x29.5 in
$2,033.1
Jan Nomis
"ZAP220012_2"
Acrylic on Canvas | 31.9x25.6 in
$2,903
Mohamed Hanafy
"The City (Al Madyna)"
Gouache on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in
$14,595
Ta Byrne
"Goddess Violinist and her Swan"
Oil on Canvas | 59.1x78.7 in
$7,019.2
Prints available
Dunja Jung
"Protected"
Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x5.9 in
$504.39
Natasha Yankelevich
"Grimorium Verum"
Photography | 37.2x23.4 in
$1,878.67
Tanja Olsson
"Red red"
Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in
$1,685.92
Prints available