Artist Brings Their Unique Illustrative Style to Create Whimsical Pieces Featuring Disney Princesses and Other Pop Culture Divas
This freelance illustrator is from France, and it's clear to see that the classic fairy tales that inspired many of these Disney characters have also inspired the artist herself.
Hailing from France, Eyvie is a freelance illustrator who also teaches instructional classes in her free time. Her artistic style features splashes of soft color and distinct details that art fans can easily appreciate, and this rings especially true when it comes to her fan art.
For as long as Disney has had fans, there have been artists among them who love re-creating their favorite Disney characters in their own visions and styles (and often they also enjoy creating your favorite Disney characters, too!). This has always been a great way for artists to accomplish several very important things at once: practice their trade and skill, promote their abilities and business, and celebrate their hobbies and interests.
Disney fan art is among the most popular and beloved forms of art across the world and the Internet, so it's wonderful that artists have spent decades creating it! Every unique artist seems to bring something special and different to their ways of reimagining timeless characters (and the newer characters, too!).
Eyvie's style is whimsical and dreamy while still holding true to the details and characteristics we often love most about our favorite Disney characters. Surely you'll find yourself just as delighted by her work today as we have been for over a decade.
1. "Blanche"
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Of course, that's just a first glimpse at what Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author, describes as "the magic of creativity." Her series of Disney Princesses is truly among the most spectacular of her work, and it would be an absolute shame not to highlight it right now. The French artist, who considers herself a "freelance illustrator," is in her early 30s, and she trained specifically to work on comics, but that has clearly not taken away from her fan art.
She loves video games and drawing and considers herself a "cartoonist" on a "quest for learning." As Dr. Michele Gelfand, cultural psychologist, notes, "Creativity often flourishes in environments that encourage exploration and play," which is evident in her series featuring some of the most beloved Disney characters of all time.
4. Belle, Beauty and the Beast
The text on this absolutely gorgeous illustration reads:
"Please bring me a rose, says Belle" ~ Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont ~
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5. Rapunzel, Tangled
The text on this beautiful piece reads:
"Rapunzel had beautiful long, thin, and yarn-like hair, like gold." ~ Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm ~
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6. Cinderella
The text on this classically inspired illustration reads:
"She dropped one of her glass slippers …" ~ Charles Perrault ~
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Many of Disney's most beloved fairy tales are inspired by stories that existed long before Walt Disney did. That is not a myth; it's a well-established fact that Disney doesn't shy away from.
In Walt Disney's early career, he produced silent short cartoons at the Laugh-O-Gram Studio that consisted of "humorous, modern retellings of traditional stories." Following those animated shorts and leading up to his first feature-length animated film (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), Walt Disney and his studio continued to turn traditional fairy tales into animated shorts for an entire series called Silly Symphony.
7. "La Reine des Neiges" translates to "The Queen of Snow"
The text on Elsa's portrait reads:
"His eyes sparkled like two stars, but there was neither peace nor rest."~ Hans Christian Andersen ~
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8. Jasmine, Aladdin
Jasmine's image text reads:
"It was a wonderful brown, with large, bright, and sparkling eyes."~ Albert Robida ~
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9. Pocahontas
Eyvie writes:
"XVIe and XVIIe Century - Her real name was Matoaka and Amonute. Pocahontas was a childhood nickname referring to her playful nature."
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Judging by Eyvie's intentional costume designs and quote choices, we can easily guess that the artist sincerely appreciates the intersection of each Disney character's origin stories. She's chosen some of the most perfect quotes to adorn her pieces!
It's especially noteworthy that she included details about Pocahontas, the real indigenous person who existed. For many people, Pocahontas is one of the most contentious Disney films of the Disney Renaissance period.
10. Mulan
Eyvie writes, appreciating the legend of Mulan:
"Spent 12 years on, Hua Mulan fought in the army of the Kingdom of Wei. Nobody realized that she was a woman."Chinese legend (408-452)
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11. Snow White of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
"White as snow, rosy as blood, and her hair was black as ebony." ~ Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm ~
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12. Aurora, Sleeping Beauty
"The princess would pierce her hand, and she would die."Charles Perrault
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Eyvie has a sincerely beautiful illustration style; whimsical really is the best way to describe her work. She also definitely does not stick exclusively to Disney and pop culture fan art!
Going online as "AzureOcean," she has created art on her own terms with an appreciation for color and style, and she has done commissioned work that displays a stunning attention to detail in her portraits. Check out a few more pieces of her work to fully appreciate what she's capable of as an accomplished freelance artist:
13. "Egypte"
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14. "Burlesque"
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15. "Guenievre et la Deesse du temps"
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16. "Beach"
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17. "King of Hearts"
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18. "Burlesque"
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19. "Esmerelda"
Inspired by The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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20. Valentine's Day
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21. Catwoman
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22. "The Castle"
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When it comes to both Disney fan art and genuine artistic talent, Eyvie certainly nails everything she pours her heart and skill into. It's very easy to appreciate what she's created and shared.
When you're looking at fan art, especially pop culture fan art, what do you hope to see? How much creative freedom is allowed before the sentiment disappears?
It's hard to say, since people have re-created Disney Princesses in some incomprehensible ways (does anyone remember the potatoes?). Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section and let us know what you think!
