South African Digital Artist Creates Outfit-Swapped Female Disney Characters
Most are dressed in their prince's outfits, but the variety is seriously awesome.
Disney fans will always be enamored by the franchise's characters, so it's always exciting to see a variety of reimagined artworks.
Why do we love Disney characters so much? Their visual appeal is likely the reason for their popularity.
Disney films, with their unique art styles and charming visuals, can move audiences in different ways. People of all ages sit in awe as Elsa builds her castle made of pure ice while singing "Let It Go."
The movies also create a connection with us on a psychological and emotional level. Disney characters may have complex issues, yet we can easily understand and relate to them.
This is especially true for characters who strive for good outcomes. Even if they make mistakes along the way, their intentions are as clean and clear as the blue seas.
Today, we're looking at a unique take on the female characters of Disney, including the Princesses. A South African artist named MirRoriel drew them with swapped outfits.
She is an actuary by profession but loves to draw different characters in her spare time. According to the artist, it's a culmination of her anatomy studies.
Her poses were inspired by fellow artists Artgerm, J. Scott Campbell, and Kate Fox. We compiled all eight of her works in the series below.
1. Cinderella donning Prince Charming's clothes.
MirRoriel2. Ariel wearing Prince Eric's outfit.
It really suits her well. She looks ready for adventure, just like she is in the film.
MirRoriel3. Tinkerbell in Peter Pan's outfit.
She retains her wings and pixie dust.
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4. Pocahontas donning John Smith's explorer clothes.
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5. Snow White wearing the prince's outfit.
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6. Megara looking like a warrior in Hercules' clothes.
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7. For a change, the artist decided to have Belle wear Gaston's outfit.
According to the South African illustrator, her sister didn't like the fact that she used Gaston's clothes instead of the Beast's.
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8. Aurora dressed in Prince Philip's outfit.
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The Disney Princesses are the heart of the franchise.
They are typically featured as the titular characters in the films. They sing songs that stay with us for a long time, wear beautiful outfits, and celebrate womanhood, nobility, and femininity in a way that inspires us. According to Dr. Esther Perel, a renowned couples therapist, "These characters embody the ideals of love and aspiration that resonate deeply with audiences."
These characters represent all that is feminine and lovely. Their fairy-tale stories are everything young girls have ever dreamed of. Dr. Michele Weiner-Davis, a marriage therapist, emphasizes that "the stories of these characters often reflect the dreams and desires we hold for ourselves."
The characters are designed on bags, shirts, mugs, hats, and a whole lot of other merchandise. We dressed up as these female characters when we were kids and do the same as adults at Halloween parties. As Dr. Brené Brown, a vulnerability researcher, notes, "Dressing up as these characters allows us to explore our identities and express our creativity."
People can't get enough of these female characters. In fact, Google's autocomplete results will give you plenty of suggestions when you search "Disney princesses as." The popularity of these characters is evident across various platforms.
DeviantArt alone has a wealth of those reimaginations made by talented artists around the world. If you're interested in more of MirRoriel's artworks, you can check out her professional website. Aside from Disney, she draws characters from other franchises as well.
She has posted artworks from The Legend of Korra, the Marvel franchise, Hunger Games, and more! Also, share this post with your friends who love Disney.
