Most kids don't take the best care of their toys. Sure, they'll get excited about a new Barbie doll, teddy bear, or lego set for five minutes, but next thing you know, the toys have been beheaded and can be found strewn limbless around the house. Perhaps kids would take better care of their toys if, rather than the usual stuffing or pieces of plastic they are used to seeing upon dismemberment, they were greeted with a skeleton and organs instead? New York-based sculptor and toy designer Jason Freeny reimagines popular children's characters and designs them with a 'realistic anatomy,' displaying them dissected down the middle. They aren't exactly available for mass production, but maybe this is the way forward? Here are some of his masterful creations, but you can catch more of them on his Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Mickey Mouse — probably the world's most famous cartoon character — is a household favorite, but one that hasn't aged since his creation 92 years ago, in November 1928. And that's probably a good thing because it turns out, 92-years-old Mickey Mouse is creepy as f*ck! Artist Darick Maasen created a realistic sculpture out of clay depicting what Mickey would look like as his real age, and it's one of the most horrifying (albeit talented) things I've ever seen! Check out the creative process below, and you'll never look at Mickey the same way again!
Photoshop is a magical thing; a tool with which you can visualize all your wildest dreams come true, it's basically like a genie, but a massive tease. Speaking of genies, one guy has used Photoshop to make all of his childhood Disney dreams come true, and my inner child is so jealous. Samuel, a Spanish primary school teacher who likes to experiment with graphic design and photoshop in his spare time, has edited photos of himself to look like he is chilling with all our favorite childhood Disney characters. From watching TV with 101 Dalmatians to waxing Gaston's hairy chest, his creations are realistic, creative, and funny, all while invoking extreme nostalgia. Check out some of his best work below and tell me your inner child isn't also crying with envy!
By now, you all know how much I love artists who do Disney reimaginations. We've bought you Disney hunks with a plus-size makeover, and Disney princesses reimagined as Marvel and DC characters. This time, we bring you a true gem, and it comes in the form of reimagining Disney couples expecting babies! Yes, that's right, pregnant Disney princesses! The incredible artist behind these works of art has gone to painstaking detail to accurately depict what our favorite Disney couples would look like if they were soon-to-be parents and I'm in love! Scroll though for some utter cuteness and stay tuned for the baby reveals!
Our "Female Artist of the Week" feature is space for us to drive awareness towards talented female artist who creates incredible quality content. This week, I'm back with another Disney feature (yay!), with artist Holly Fae, who produces mesmerizing Fairytale and Fantasy inspired art. Among her beautiful work, Holly has started recreating Disney princesses' faces with realistic human proportions. In other words, getting rid of the alienesque features like the big eyes and tiny noses that all Disney princesses have for some reason. Check out her incredible work below, as well as how she created the whole process, which she filmed on TikTok.
You may have realized by now, that I love all kinds of Disney recreations. We've covered a few, from Disney princesses reimagined as Marvel and DC characters, to Disney hunks with a plus-size makeover Disney can't seem to catch a break. But I'm loving this new makeover, of Disney characters trading their regular clothes for street fashion. Artist Dave Salamanca has created these incredible remakes of our favorite Disney characters and I'm seeing them in a whole new light. Scroll through and see what you think...
Unfortunately, today's culture places a huge emphasis on men and women to have perfect bodies. Some people maintain that this message is internalized by children at a young age by being exposed to pop culture and media entertainment. It can be argued that cartoons such as Disney perpetuate this unhealthy narrative because the majority of the princes and princesses are slim and beautiful. But what happens when the heroes we're used to seeing start carrying a little bit more weight than usual and more accurately represent the bodies of the average person? Check out these pictures of Disney men with a plus-sized makeover and see if it changes the way you feel towards them.
Everyone loves Keanu Reeves and most people love Disney princes. So why has no one ever thought to combine the two and create the ultimate Disney prince? Well, worry not because finally, the day has come, and honestly, Disney has never been so appealing. If you love a bit of Keanu and you're partial to a Disney prince her and there, you'll love these pictures of Keanu's face that Crystal Ro has photoshopped onto some of your favorite Disney heroes. As if he could get any hotter! You. Are. Welcome.
The world of Disney is full of princesses, damsels in distress, and courageous male knights in shining armor. DC and Marvel comics too, are predominantly full of male superheroes, with a severe lack of strong female presence. It's not exactly the most empowering message for young girls. But what happens when we combine the two worlds and turn the Disney princesses into superheroes and show young girls that princesses too can be as strong as Disney princes? The illustrators at Bright Side did just that and the results are incredible. Check out the modern-day Disney superheroes below and let us know what you think!
If you didn't grow up with Disney, you didn't have a childhood. There, I said it.
And although everyone has their favorite Disney hero, we all secretly have our favorite Disney villain. The ones we love to hate. Whether it's Jafar, Scar, or an evil stepmother, there are a few classic baddies who made our childhoods what they were. But no one ever really calls them out on the manipulative behaviors that we took as a given. Until now. Below are a collection of ruthless roasts on our favorite Disney villains. How many do you agree with?
Our world might have been turned upside down by coronavirus, but that doesn't mean that the world of Disney can't suffer too... or so artist AL, AKA aldoarts on Instagram thinks. The artist from Northern California who is known for his illustrations featuring Disney characters has created a series of what the Disney World would look like if it was struck by coronavirus and suddenly our favorite Disney characters are much more relatable. Check out his work below.
Did you ever wonder what it would look like if Disney wasn't just limited to our favorite cartoon classics? Well, wonder no more, because German artist Alex Pick has reimagined some iconic Disney characters into popular movie posters and the results are breathtakingly realistic. Somehow he has managed to pick the perfect characters and make them believable as the modern-day actors for whose place they have taken. Disney fans everywhere are loving his work, which you can see on his Instagram page, but here is a selection of the best.
Casey Drake, a Florida mom has found a way to spread smiles and positivity amongst her community by creating cartoon masterpieces on her sidewalk using chalk. Her creations show the well-known Disney, Pixar, and other iconic characters safely practicing and coping with social distancing. "Laughter is the best medicine, and we can all use a little bit of humor right now I think," she said in an interview with WKMG. Her messages touch on things we've all felt and can relate to during the pandemic; from Dorothy from The Wizzard of Oz's classic line of "there's no place like home", to Robin getting a little too close to Batman. Check out her gorgeous creations below!
Just when you think Disney characters have been re-imagined in every possible way -- BAM!
There's another.
I mean, we thought we saw the end of this trend when one artist re-imagined them as hot dogs.
But oddly enough, whenever a new re-imagined scenario pops up, it's impossible not to scroll through and enjoy the sheer imagination and the obvious talent of the artists.
Disney characters re-imagined as historical paintings is done by the talented Carlos Gromo, and you can follow his awesome work on Instagram!
Sorry folks, but if you're planning on proposing marriage to your special someone any time soon, the bar for creative proposals has been raised very, very high. Filmmaker @Yours_True_Lee created an elaborate romantic proposal at a screening of Sleeping Beauty in which he changed the ending for his love. Six months of work went into this proposal and it was sure worth it. Wishing y'all a lifetime of happily ever after!
Um, excuse me, how is there no Robin Hood in this list?
To quote @pricepeterson, who started this thread, "A lot of these answers are making me UNcomfortable thank u."
And we truly, truly mean that.
So, Disney lovers, what do you think? Is this list correct or are there way sexier scenes on Disney+ that no one has yet to mention?
Let us know in the comments below!
