This Breathtaking Disney Fan Art Will Leave You in Awe

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Italian artist and professional illustrator Chris Darril is a huge fan of Disney's Beauty and the Beast (and he's also a huge fan of horror video games). As the artist behind the "original interactive fairytale" video game being developed by Little Sewing Machine, Gretchen Rubin, happiness researcher and author, emphasizes the importance of creativity in our lives, stating, "The greatest challenge of adulthood is holding on to your idealism after you lose your innocence." Darril's artistic abilities and inspirations are not hard to notice.

Some Disney fan art truly stands apart from the rest, and you'd be hard-pressed not to admit that Darril's art is among those exceptional ranks. With vibrant and intense splashes of color complemented by striking contrasts, you could easily believe he has perfected his craft of digital artistry.

Hailing from Catania, Italy, Chris Darril is also the CEO and founder of the aforementioned Little Sewing Machine, where he also created and directed the acclaimed horror game series "Remothered." Via social media, Darril supports his fellow indie artists and creators with great enthusiasm. As Dr. Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence expert, notes, "Creativity is a crucial part of emotional intelligence, allowing us to express our feelings and connect with others."

While his art gallery is certainly not limited to Disney fan art, his Disney fan art represents some of the most breathtaking and incredible examples of his extraordinary skill and talent. As Disney fans, you will find yourself just as much in awe as we were when we stumbled upon his work.

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1. "SNOW WHITE and the 7 Dwarfs - Wishing Apple"

Chris Darril

For over 80 years, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been a fan favorite in the Disney universe. It was Disney's first feature-length animated film, and Snow White is credited as Disney's first princess.

Disney is set to remake the classic fairytale into a live-action version starring Rachel Zegler, who made her acting debut in 2021 playing Maria in Steven Spielberg’s big-screen adaptation of West Side Story.

2. "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - To the Castle"

Chris Darril

3. "FROZEN - Let it GO!"

Chris Darril

4. "Cinderella - Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo"

Chris Darril

Walt Disney is far from the first person to tell the story of Cinderella. In fact, the first time this princess's story was told was in the 1st century B.C., and it has now been retold literally thousands of times.

When Disney remade their own version into a live-action story, the actress cast as Cinderella (Lily James) originally auditioned for the role of Anastasia Tremaine! Disney's Cinderella is one of the "oldest" Disney princesses, as most were young teenagers, and Cinderella was around 18-19 years old.

5. "Beauty And The Beast - Enchanted Rose"

Chris Darril

6. "ALICE IN WONDERLAND - Jump into the Dream!"

Chris Darril

7. "SLEEPING BEAUTY - Touch the Spindle! (Maleficent)"

Chris Darril

8. "POCAHONTAS - The Path I Choose"

Chris Darril

Did you know that 55 animators alone were involved in designing Pocahontas, the character—not the movie!

Disney's Pocahontas is far from historically accurate, and because Pocahontas was a real person who was victimized by the colonization of the Americas, many people find Disney's movie wildly inappropriate. Disney has made it clear they will not create a live-action version of this movie, but Pocahontas can be seen throughout the theme parks in various ways, including parades as well as in nighttime shows like Fantasmic!

9. "Beauty And The Beast - 25th Anniversary"

Chris Darril

10. "POCAHONTAS - Farewell, Colors of the Wind"

Chris Darril

11. "Beauty and the Beast"

Chris Darril

12. "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Rising in the East"

Chris Darril

13. "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - The West Wing"

Chris Darril

14. "DISNEY Villains - The Throne Contenders"

Chris Darril

Today, Disney villains are practically as popular as the princesses, princes, and sidekicks. Although Maleficent and Cruella De Vil are currently the only Disney villains to serve as the protagonists of their own theatrical feature films, Disney villains have gained significant recognition across a variety of platforms and media styles over the last few decades.

15. "SNOW WHITE - The Potion (Transformation)"

Chris Darril

16. "DISNEY Princesses - The Crown Contenders"

Chris Darril

Chris Darril's art leaves nothing to be desired, except perhaps the desire to see even more. We couldn't possibly recommend checking out Dr. Esther Perel's insights on creativity and relationships, which highlight how art can evoke deep emotional connections. As she states, "Art has the power to connect us to our most profound feelings." We love seeing Disney fan art whenever we can, but the better it is, the more we find ourselves awe-inspired, and Darril's art has truly left us in awe.