Artist Creates Stunning 3-D Disney Art With Layers Of Paper

We’ve highlighted many different artists and their Disney fan art, but we haven’t found an artist quite like this before. San Francisco-based artist Ryan Riller has literally taken his fan art to a whole new level, creating layered and 3-D works of art with paper.

Arguably, Riller is a highly skilled artist with traditional mediums like pencil, paper, and ink, but after taking a class from another artist, Brittany Lee, he has stepped up his work. Now he incorporates delicately cut pieces of paper to create layered and seemingly 3-D portraits and panoramas of our favorite Disney characters.

“I was really inspired by Brittany Lee’s work after taking a class she taught in San Francisco in 2014,” Riller shared. “Paper art has become my new favorite hobby, and I’ve been practicing and experimenting with it ever since.”

Riller’s attention to detail is nothing short of remarkable. On his Instagram account, you can find practically all of your favorite Disney Princesses and their supporting characters, along with other popular pop culture characters like Wonder Woman, Daenerys Targaryen, Princess Mononoke, and Queen Amidala, as well as commission work from fans all over.

The self-described “former Disney Store Ambassador” has definitely honored the magic and wonder of Disney in his creations. I would not be surprised if he smuggled out a magic wand on his last day as a Disney Store Ambassador, as these pieces of work are simply stunning and full of personality.

We collected his best Disney-themed creations for your enjoyment today. So, keep scrolling to see more!

Mickey Mouse

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Sorcerer Mickey from Fantasia

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Carl & Ellie as children from Up

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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

I've grouped these pieces together according to 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.