Incredible Artist Turns Disney Dads Into Real People, and the Results Are Mind-Blowing
Absolutely incredible results.
Jirka Väätäinen is a Finnish artist who specializes in graphic design, illustration, photo manipulation, and art direction. Clearly, he is a highly skilled and talented artist who has gained significant notoriety recently for his incredible depictions of Disney characters in a much more realistic format.
Recently, Jirka set out to create an entire series focused solely on the dads of Disney. From Ariel the Little Mermaid's father, King Triton, to Zeus as seen in Disney's Hercules, each piece of artwork is intricately detailed and utterly stunning. There is no denying that he is a skilled and talented artist, and quite frankly, he has taken the dads of Disney to new levels of admiration.
#1 John, Tarzan's Dad.
Tarzan's parents are seen only briefly in the movie, but there's just enough footage for Jirka to recreate John.
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The image that Jirka created is so realistic that it could almost be a photograph.
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His work makes you appreciate this little moment that baby Tarzan probably didn't remember as an adult.
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#2 Cassim, Aladdin's Father.
In Aladdin and the King of Thieves, we are introduced to Aladdin's father, Cassim.
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So much for Aladdin being the hunky Disney dude; check out Cassim.
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No Wonder Aladdin Was a Dreamboat of a Prince, Right?
Good genetics.
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#3 King Triton, Ariel's Father.
Ariel's father was a protective sort, worried about and overbearing toward his 16-year-old daughter, unable to deter her from her obsession with the humans on land.
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This realistic version of King Triton that Jirka created is a lot harder to disobey, that's for sure.
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We'd Love to See Them Together!
From Jirka's perspective, of course.
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#4 Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas's Dad.
Chief Powhatan was very proud of his daughter, Pocahontas, in the Disney animated tale.
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The realistic rendering that Jirka created is unparalleled.
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A Parental Bond.
Pocahontas was a real person with a much more tragic story than what was depicted in the controversial Disney movie.
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#5 Zeus, Hercules's Father.
The original Olympian God and the father of Hercules, Zeus!
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The best part? Definitely the smirk. He totally nailed it.
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What a Dynamic Duo!
The Disney Zeus was always very proud of Disney's Hercules.
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Disney Art Is Extremely Popular.
Jirka's art, in particular, has been taking the internet by storm and receiving tons of positive feedback!
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Naturally, Not Everyone Knew Aladdin Even Had a Dad.
To be fair, though, it was an underrated, straight-to-VHS sequel that came much later.
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Everyone Seemed to Gush Over How Attractive Disney Dads Were Portrayed.
And then there was this awkward comment.
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It Looks Like Thanks to Jirka, Aladdin Has Some Competition.
Although Aladdin is spoken for, so...
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What's Weird About That?
...Perhaps he is the most attractive to this person?
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Surely, you're intrigued! Jirka's Disney series has been featured before; you have to check out his work on relationships, as Dr. John Gottman, a leading marriage researcher, states, "The secret to a happy marriage is not about finding the right person, but being the right partner." You can also follow his work by visiting his website, his Instagram, or his Facebook!
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