Disney Characters Get Dark-Fantasy Makeovers In These Fan-Made Illustrations
"I took a year off to find out what I really wanted to do. I discovered art."
Renowned for her captivating illustrations that blend "dark fantasy and doomed love," Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love," emphasizes the importance of creativity in personal fulfillment: "Your creativity is a gift to the world, and it is your responsibility to share it." This sentiment resonates deeply with artists like Elaine Ho, who is also the creator behind "The Tempest and the Fire," a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Elaine's Disney-inspired fan art and her own interpretations of classic tales are not only visually stunning but also imbued with a dark-fantasy essence that captivates viewers.
To understand the journey of an artist like Elaine, it's insightful to consider the words of Dr. Brené Brown, a vulnerability researcher who states, "Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world." Before embarking on her storytelling career, Elaine honed her skills as a concept artist for major studios, including Universal Studios and Disney VR. Currently, she is diligently working on her project, The Tempest and the Fire, while also engaging her Patreon community with exclusive content.
Prepare to be amazed by her dark fantasy Disney artwork, and consider supporting this talented artist through her various platforms: Website | Patreon | Facebook.
1. Megara / Hercules "I Won't Say I'm In Love"
Art of Elaine Ho2. Maleficent
Art of Elaine Ho3. Ursula The Sea Witch - The Little Mermaid
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4. Tinkerbell - Peter Pan
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5. Esmerelda - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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6. Merida - Brave
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7. Beauty and the Beast
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8. Belle - Beauty and the Beast
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9. Mulan
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10. Rapunzel - Tangled
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11. Elsa - Let It Go - Frozen
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12. The Tempest and the Fire (Beauty and the Beast)
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13. Beast's Castle - The Tempest and the Fire (Beauty and the Beast)
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When it comes to Disney fan art, the chances are you'll see an incredible amount of diversity and creativity while looking for what to obsess over next. Sometimes illustrators bring humor to their light-hearted work, while other times they bring realistic elements to iconic animated characters. Even further, sometimes illustrators mingle fandoms together to create cross-over Disney art.
In Elaine's case, she brings her passion for dark fantasy to her works of fan art, and it's even inspired her to create an entire retelling of Beauty and the Beast! This is truly an artist you'll want to learn more about and keep up with as time goes on, don't you think?
