Artist Creates Stunning 3-D Disney Art With Layers Of Paper
With skillfully applied paints and cutouts, he creates his own Disney magic
Ryan Riller turns Disney fan art into something you do not usually see on a screen, layered paper scenes that feel almost alive. Based in San Francisco, he has built a style that mixes careful cutting, depth, and familiar characters into one striking visual package.
After taking a class with artist Brittany Lee, Riller pushed his work in a new direction and began creating detailed portraits and panoramas from paper. His Instagram now features Disney Princesses, villains, and pop culture favorites, along with custom commissions that show just how far he has taken the technique.
His latest pieces are a reminder that paper can be just as magical as paint or ink. Read on.
Mickey Mouse
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Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde from Zootopia
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Stitch from Lilo and Stitch
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Jane from Tarzan
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Mary Poppins & Bert from Mary Poppins
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Alice in Wonderland characters
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Alice & The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland
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Sally & Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Scarlet Witch from MCU
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Princess Elena from Elena of Avalor
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Merida from Brave
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Mulan & Mushu from Mulan
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Belle from Beauty and the Beast
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Elsa from Frozen
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The Evil Queen from Snow White
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The artist also created multiple pieces for his favorite Princesses and their movies
Sleeping Beauty
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Briar Rose/Aurora
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Briar Rose/Aurora and the Good Fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather
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Briar Rose/Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
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Briar Rose/Aurora and the Good Fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather
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Maleficent
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Cinderella
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Octavius/Gus, Perla & Suzy
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Cinderella in her original gown
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Cinderella in her Fairy Godmother's gown
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Cinderella after midnight
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The Little Mermaid
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Ariel & Flounder
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Ariel as a human
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Ariel as a human
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Aladdin
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Jasmine & Rajah
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Jasmine & Rajah
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The Princess and the Frog
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Tiana
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Ray the Firefly
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Moana
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Baby Moana
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Moana before her journey
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Moana after her journey
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What other Disney Princess or character would you like to see Ryan Riller take on with his stunning paper art style next? Tell us who and why in the comments section below.
You can follow Riller on Instagram or check out his website. If you enjoyed his work as much as we did, be sure to share it with your friends to spread the word.
