Illustrator Reimagines 8 Disney Princesses As Witches, And They Are Truly Enchanting
This time, the princesses are not the ones getting cursed or enchanted.
Disney princesses usually spend their stories dodging witches, curses, and dark magic, but this time the spellwork gets a stylish twist. Digital illustrator Emma G has reimagined eight beloved princesses as witches, and the result is equal parts eerie and enchanting.
The artist, known on Instagram as ekg.arts, blended her love of Disney with a darker villain aesthetic to create a set of fantasy portraits that feel fresh without losing the charm of the originals. She also works in both 2D and 3D, which gives her fan art an extra layer of polish.
From Pocahontas to Belle, each princess gets a dramatic new look, and the full set is hard to scroll past. Read on.
Pocahontas
What inspired Emma to draw the princesses with a twist is her fellow artist Yudelmis San Emeterio. What she saw from the Cuban illustrator were Disney glow-ups.
ekg.artsAriel from The Little Mermaid
Even as a witch, Ariel is full of wonder. Emma G enjoyed playing with the background paint.
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That’s where the transformation really starts to shine.
Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
The artist initially planned Aurora's witch version in a gothic school-girl style. But with the princess's queenly vibes, she ended up with this design instead.
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Megara from Hercules
Is she putting an end to the flower's life, or is she reviving it? It makes you wonder.
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Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
Tiana is brewing a potion. Who is she going to curse?
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She keeps the witchy vibe consistent without losing each princess’s identity.
Jasmine from Aladdin
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Belle
The witch bookworm. What spells will she study?
With her love for books, the artist felt that Belle was giving her some Hermione (from the Harry Potter series) vibes. If Belle were a witch, she'd probably be fast friends with the muggle-born witch.
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The digital artist really enjoyed creating this set.
She completed the 2D characters first, as they are faster to create. Afterward, she drew the 3D characters.
If you look at her Instagram account, each photo features a timelapse of her process. Her works have also been featured on the YouTube channel called TheThings.
Aside from Disney Princesses, Emma G also creates fan art of anime characters and develops her original works too. Check out her Instagram account for more Disney goodness.
Disney is widely known for its classic movies and films that continually leave people of all ages in awe with the imagery and tales they create. Its countless fans are constantly discovering new ways to show their appreciation for their favorite characters.
We've seen the Disney Princesses as mermaids and career women, so it's always exciting to look at something new. What kind of reimagination would you like to see next?
This set makes Disney’s familiar faces feel brand new.
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