Ukrainian Artist Adds Her Personal Touch To Disney Princesses By Giving Them A Modern Makeover
They fit in quite well in our modern world.
Disney princesses usually live in a world of timeless gowns, dramatic castles, and familiar fairy tale charm, but one artist decided to give that formula a fresh twist. Ukrainian illustrator Daria reimagined several beloved characters with a modern makeover, and the results make these classics feel surprisingly current.
Her versions keep the spirit of the originals while updating the styling in ways that feel playful, bold, and a little unexpected. From Pocahontas to Belle, each portrait adds a new layer to characters people have known for years, which is exactly what makes the series so fun to look through.
Some of the redesigns are subtle, others are a lot more dramatic, and one Snow White concept takes a very different turn. Read on.
1. Pocahontas
dariart.art2. Ariel
dariart.art3. Jasmine and Aladdin
dariart.artThat’s where the makeover really starts to stand out.
4. Snow White As A Villain
This was part of one of her projects, "Disney Mix Art Marathon!" where she imagines what characters would look like in opposite roles.
dariart.art5. Princess Tiana
dariart.art6. Mulan
dariart.artThe modern styling keeps the characters recognizable without playing it too safe.
And if you’re into the “before-and-after” vibe, these Old Masters portraits were basically the original influencers.
7. Princess Jasmine
dariart.art8. Rapunzel
dariart.art9. Merida
dariart.artSome of these looks feel like they could belong in a completely different movie.
10. Pocahontas
dariart.art11. Belle
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12. Snow White
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It’s a simple idea, but it gives these Disney favorites a whole new energy.
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