Illustrator Reimagines 8 Disney Princesses As Witches, And They Are Truly Enchanting
This time, the princesses are not the ones getting cursed or enchanted.
It's always the witches who cast curses on or enchant the princesses in various classic Disney movies. We've seen Maleficent's spindle, the poisoned apple, Anna's frozen heart, and Ursula's spell that took Ariel's voice away.
But what if this time, it's the Disney Princesses' turn to be the witches? Fortunately, we get to see this reimagination as digital illustrator Emma G makes it happen.
Reimaginings are always fun to look at. Aside from seeing our favorite characters with a twist, there's also a sense of reliving the magic of our younger days.
The artist, who is also a Disney fan, transformed eight princesses into spellbinding witches. And boy, do they look beautiful and stunning!
Emma G, who goes by the username ekg.arts on Instagram, has always loved creating fan art. She says it allows her to remain faithful to the source material.
The artist also loves the dark villain aesthetic, so she combined this concept with the Disney Princesses she grew up with.
Check out ekg.arts if you want to see more Disney goodness. In addition to working on 2D characters, she also creates 3D artworks.
So expect to see 3D fan art of Anna, Elsa, Merida, and Rapunzel. But in the meantime, let's enjoy the witch versions of the Disney Princesses.
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What inspired Emma to draw the princesses with a twist is her fellow artist Yudelmis San Emeterio. What she saw from the Cuban illustrator were Disney glow-ups.
ekg.artsAriel from The Little Mermaid
Even as a witch, Ariel is full of wonder. Emma G enjoyed playing with the background paint.
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Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
The artist initially planned Aurora's witch version in a gothic school-girl style. But with the princess's queenly vibes, she ended up with this design instead.
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Megara from Hercules
Is she putting an end to the flower's life, or is she reviving it? It makes you wonder.
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Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
Tiana is brewing a potion. Who is she going to curse?
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Jasmine from Aladdin
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Belle
The witch bookworm. What spells will she study?
With her love for books, the artist felt that Belle was giving her some Hermione (from the Harry Potter series) vibes. If Belle were a witch, she'd probably be fast friends with the muggle-born witch.
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The digital artist really enjoyed creating this set.
She completed the 2D characters first, as they are faster to create. Afterward, she drew the 3D characters.
If you look at her Instagram account, each photo features a timelapse of her process. Her works have also been featured on the YouTube channel called TheThings.
Aside from Disney Princesses, Emma G also creates fan art of anime characters and develops her original works too. Check out her Instagram account for more Disney goodness.
Disney is widely known for its classic movies and films that continually leave people of all ages in awe with the imagery and tales they create. Its countless fans are constantly discovering new ways to show their appreciation for their favorite characters.
We've seen the Disney Princesses as mermaids and career women, so it's always exciting to look at something new. What kind of reimagination would you like to see next?