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An artist imagines what your favorite Disney princesses would look like in real life, and the results are extremely relatable
An artist imagines what your favorite Disney princesses would look like in real life, and the results are extremely relatable
Gabbi ShawAug 12, 2020, 20:32 IST
Belle's never looked better.Courtesy of Andhika Muksin
Andhika Muksin is a graphic designer who specializes in digital collages.
Four years ago, Muksin began a series focusing on what he calls "realistic Disney princesses," showing what these princesses would really look like in real life.
Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" would most likely be knocked off the rock by waves during her big scene.
Have you ever wondered how Snow White wakes up from her long slumber looking so perfect? Or how Ariel's makeup stayed on when she was under water?
These are the questions graphic designer Andhika Muksin is asking — and he's created art that shows the bedhead Snow White would actually have when she woke up.
Keep scrolling to learn more about Muksin's work, and see some of his best creations.
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Andhika Muksin is a graphic designer who imagines what Disney princesses would actually look like in real life.
Ariel must have had some waterproof makeup in the movie.
Courtesy of Andhika Muksin
"I get inspired by random things. At random times," he told Insider.
This wave would knock her out, probably.
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These reimagined photos help remind us that, while we loved the Disney princesses, their appearances aren't exactly attainable for the rest of us.
"Aladdin."
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These pieces all come from a place of love.
Snow White was sleeping for a long time.
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"I think Disney is moving [in] a promising direction in terms of diversifying their new characters," Muksin said.
"Beauty and the Beast."
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Muksin's attention to detail leads to some Easter eggs in his art. Check out that pizza box — does it look familiar?
"The Little Mermaid."
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In her hurry, Cinderella seems to have left behind more than her glass slipper.
"Cinderella."
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Muksin also dabbles in updating the Disney movies into modern times, like with this downright frightening use of the Face Swap filter on Snapchat.
"Snow White."
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A personal favorite of Muksin's is this unflattering — but realistic — angle of Cinderella FaceTiming her trusty sidekick, Jacques.
Who among us hasn't looked like this?
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Muksin also edits Disney princesses into real-life situations, like the animated Cinderella running away after Zendaya upstages her at the 2019 Met Gala.
Zendaya channeled the princess this year.
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But our favorites are the ones that make the Disney princesses a little more relatable.