Artist Recreates Famous Cartoon Characters as Pin-Up Girls

Completely unexpected

Damjan

Published in Disney
2 Aug 2021

Artist Recreates Famous Cartoon Characters as Pin-Up Girls

Some artists sketch characters as they are, while others give them a completely new life. Katherine Kuehne, a children’s book illustrator from San Antonio, has built an online following by turning familiar cartoon icons into unexpected pin-up style portraits.

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Known on the internet as michA-sAmA, she blends whimsy, glamour, and a little mischief in a series that reimagines beloved characters in bold new ways. From Disney favorites to video game heroines, her illustrations keep finding fresh ways to surprise people.

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Here are 15 of her most talked-about recreations, and the first one sets the tone fast.

1. Maleficent

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When asked to tell us more about herself, Katherine said:

“I’m a graduate of Texas State University with a BFA in Communication Design, and I’m currently working on my K-12 teaching certification in Art. By day, I work for an educational software company creating illustrations and graphics, and by night, I make everything you see here! A few of my favorite things include mermaids, manatees, Moomins, and all things magical!”

Her favorite movie is Moulin Rouge, which is evident in her work.

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