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This Artist Redraws Disney Characters As Edgy, Rebellious Teenagers, And Fans Are Loving It

"Other creators have also had the idea to give makeovers to Disney characters, so I wanted to put my own personal spin on it."

This Artist Redraws Disney Characters As Edgy, Rebellious Teenagers, And Fans Are Loving It

It's fair to say that most Disney characters, while strong and inspiring, are a little "vanilla" on the outside. Of course, considering their audience is predominantly children, there is nothing wrong with that.

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However, it does leave us wondering what our favorite Disney characters might look like if they were a tad edgier. Well, artist Lexis Vanhecke has been giving some beloved Disney icons makeovers to transform them into edgy teenagers going through their rebellious stages.

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Lexis has gained over 16 million likes and 1.2 million followers by sharing her work on TikTok. The 23-year-old from Ohio is primarily an oil painter, but she enjoys experimenting with digital art.

1. Jasmine

"When I begin a video, I don't have an end goal in mind. I think up the makeover as I go," Lexis explained.

"So, in a way, it's a surprise for me to see the end result as well, which is super fun!" she said. "People can see their beloved characters as they would look in a different time or place, and I think the curiosity of seeing more characters is what keeps them coming back and following my account."

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2. Hercules

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3. Moana

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4. Rapunzel

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5. Mulan

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6. Pocahontas

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7. Aurora

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8. Belle

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9. Tiana

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10. Hades

"When I begin a video, I don't have an end goal in mind. I think up the makeover as I go," Lexis explained.

"So, in a way, it's a surprise for me to see the end result as well, which is super fun!" she said. "People can see their beloved characters as they would look in a different time or place, and I think the curiosity of seeing more characters is what keeps them coming back and following my account."

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11. Elsa

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12. Snow White

"I downloaded the application Procreate and started making portraits on there before coming up with the idea to insert a picture and draw on top of it," Lexis said. "I've always loved Disney, so I decided to give that a try."

"Other creators have also had the idea to give makeovers to Disney characters, so I wanted to put my own personal spin on it. Although the other accounts I've seen have definitely given stylish makeovers, I've never seen anyone put an edgy spin on the characters, so I decided that would be my thing."

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13. Meg

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14. Aladdin

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15. Naveen

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16. Cinderella

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17. Ariel

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18. Alice

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19. Shang

"When it comes to whether or not I consider my characters 'sexy,' well, it depends. I remake the characters in a way that I personally find fun and stylish," Lexis said.

"I do have a lot of children following me, so I don't want them to get too risqué. But it depends on how you look at it!"

"A lot of my adult viewers do find the beards, piercings, and tattoos sexy! However, my drawings aren't so sexy that they would be considered inappropriate."

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20. Prince Eric

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21. Tarzan

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