Mexico-Based Illustrator Re-Creates Disney Characters Looking Adorably Plump
Each Disney character featured is vibrantly colorful, unmistakable in identity, and showcases precisely the sort of details that any Disney fan can appreciate.
These days, it doesn't matter what your body looks like if you want to feel good about yourself and succeed in life. The opportunities couldn't be more abundant for the pleasantly plump among us to kick butt and take names. According to Dr. Susan David, an expert in emotional agility, "The ability to embrace our true selves, including our bodies, is fundamental to living a fulfilling life" (susandavid.com). While there is still much to be accomplished regarding radical body acceptance and positivity, the growing support of organizations like HAES (Health At Every Size) and the surging popularity of body abolitionists on social media mean that there is nothing but optimism to look forward to. Another area where you'll notice increasing representation is in fan art.
From curvaceous and confident to large and in charge, digital artists, talented illustrators, and even creative cosplayers are all showcasing their skills in inclusive body representation within the artistic realm. Case in point: this delightful gallery from a Mexico-based artist known on social media as Aqua-Mermaid.
Each Disney character featured is vibrantly colorful, unmistakable in identity, and showcases precisely the sort of details that any Disney fan can appreciate. If you're not ready for radical body acceptance, that's okay; you can still enjoy this genuinely delightful Disney fan art.
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1. Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
Between the unmistakable red of her hair, the dreams visible in her eyes, and the Dinglehopper she holds in her delightfully chubby hands, there's simply no denying that this is Princess Ariel, The Little Mermaid. We also can't help but adore the blush in her cheeks and the glitter in her scales; they're such nice touches for this whimsical princess of the seas.
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Princess Jasmine of Agrabah is dancing with delight in this adorable re-creation. You don't need a robust imagination to picture her jiggly belly as she dances with her scarf.
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There's no other way to put it: Belle has one of the best dress designs for a plus-size princess. The luscious ribbons that are a prominent feature in this iconic design add an illusion-like element to this gorgeous dress, and this plus-sized Belle is knocking it out of the park.
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4. Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
Is there anything more relatable to the average Millennial than feeling tired? This plus-size princess has the energy that will have most of us saying, "Yep, I feel that."
Honestly, have you ever seen a more adorable yawn? I sincerely doubt it.
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5. Snow White
Is Snow White fan art officially fan art if there isn't an apple somewhere? This illustration of Disney's first princess is positively perfect in every way.
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6. Cinderella
The clock can strike midnight, but this plump princess will live on in our hearts forever. Cinderella's iconic hairstyle, vibrant blue eyes, and glass slippers are not bound by BMI—she looks fabulous, darling.
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Illustrator Aqua-Mermaid doesn't only create pieces of pleasantly plump princesses; the artist is most definitely a Disney fan. If one were to guess who their favorite Disney princess is, you would probably guess that it is Ariel based on the amount of Little Mermaid fan art you can find in their gallery on DeviantArt!
While the series of chubby princesses was short, we knew our fellow Disney fanatics would love to see some more awesome Disney fan art, so here are a few more pieces for you to gush over and enjoy.
Ever-After Inspired Disney Princesses
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"Ariel's Voice"
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Ariel & Sebastian
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Disney Princesses
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Belle
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Ariel
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Megara
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Rapunzel
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Ursula
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"Double Ariel"
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"Anime Ariel"
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If you're still craving more bootylicious Disney gal pals, we can help you out with that. After all, this talented illustrator is not the first person to take some creative freedom and express Disney characters with fabulous fat and curves that could kill!
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