If Disney Characters Had Fuller Bodies, They Would Look Much More Realistic, As Shown By This Incredible Illustrator

Disney provided us with a wonderful group of friends with whom we could share our childhood. We have grown up together, and they will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Some of them were charming, talkative, and brave, while others were quiet, thoughtful thinkers who carried a range of feelings in their good hearts.

However, the majority of them were very similar in appearance despite their internal differences. For example, all Disney princesses are portrayed as extremely slender.

We still like them, though it presents a somewhat unrealistic image. Not everyone can or should be skinny.

So, artist Wyethe Smallish took the initiative to experiment with how they might appear if they were created differently, with fuller bodies. Her idea was innovative, and the results were extremely impressive, garnering great admiration.

She also revealed how she came up with this idea: "I have my own body image issues that I work on, and a major way that I do that is through my art. So, as a therapeutic exercise, I wanted to alter some characters I really loved growing up."

What began as a personal project drew the attention of millions. They were thrilled by her amazing idea and stunning illustrations, which you can see below.

Wyethe Smallish

She is twenty-four years old and has been drawing all her life. Wyethe said, "I come from a family of illustrators, so you could say it’s in my blood!"

I am currently in art school, specifically at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. My area of study is illustration and communication design."

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She started drawing Disney princesses with fuller figures

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Her first recreated princess was Cinderella

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Wyethe's subtle changes to the Disney characters made women more aware of how much culture influences their perception of what a woman's body should look like:

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"I started with Cinderella, and once I had her drawn, I had an unexpected emotional response."

"Like many people, I have struggled with self-image and disordered eating, probably from as early as 10 years old. I have been using my art to learn to love my body just the way it is.

I started with Cinderella, and once I had her drawn, I had an unexpected emotional response. I felt a sense of comfort, and she felt so real to me.

It would have made a huge impact on me as a young girl to see Cinderella with a proportionate waist and fuller arms!" said Wyethe.

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After her recreation of Cinderella gained so much attention, she continued drawing other Disney princesses.

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Next in line was Sleeping Beauty

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Then people asked her to draw Jasmine,

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and she did.

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Her slight alterations really make Disney's princesses more gorgeous than they already are.

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Then it was Ariel's turn

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She illustrated a couple of Ariel's photos for her fans.

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And it turned out awesome!

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Here's the version of Princess Tiana:

"When only one body type is accepted as the norm, we overlook the special qualities that make us all different and begin to view them negatively. Including variation in body representation is essential to healing our inner self-image," Wyethe said.

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"Having this representation can hopefully begin to heal our inner child," said Wyethe.

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Just a little modification, and the characters look so much more realistic.

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Meg:

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Belle:

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Rapunzel:

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Belle And Adam:

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Princess Aurora:

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"I was going to say something about plus-size representation, but honestly, this is just an average size! Disney just makes us feel like the medium is large," someone commented.

If you appreciate her beautiful illustrations, you can follow her work on social media accounts: Dr. Esther Perel, couples therapist and author, emphasizes, "The body is a canvas of our experiences, and every shape tells a story worth celebrating." You can also find her on Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy.