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No doubt you have seen an abundance of artists sharing their own renditions of Disney characters. And still, we have managed to find another gem, perhaps even the fairest of them all.

American artist Heather Theurer creates Disney-inspired oil paintings that some viewers have likened to a Renaissance art style, however, the artist herself says the style is more akin to the Pre-Raphaelites of the late 19th century.

Theurer says that her aim is not to re-create what has already been done by other artists or Disney itself - but rather to transcend the ordinary and go beyond and down the rabbit hole, in search of new meaning.

When creating her beautiful paintings, Theurer strived to go past mere physical resemblances of the cartoon characters, focusing instead on capturing and conveying their struggles, hope, and pride - attributes that wouldn't be obvious to the naked eye.

All that attention to detail did not go to waste, scroll down below to see for yourself!

More info: heathertheurer.com

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Lilo & Stitch

Lilo & Stitch

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bubblyegg
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s absolutely gorgeous

Alexa Gori
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Супер! Характеры переданы полно и без лишней агрессивности у Диснея.

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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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rossi pomares
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not like the treatment that Stitch has, it looks like a ceramic statue.

Sasyika Arini
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aaawww! I love this one! 😍😍😍

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    #2

    Mulan

    Mulan

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    Lisa Bai White
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her face is too Zhang Ziyi/ kawaii-girly for me - the disney original was more fearless and tomboyishly-pretty (as the heroïne should be) . Nice colour depth and shadow-work tho **

    Will Lee
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does heroine girl SHOULD look like anything at all?

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    Wynand
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks just like Zhang Ziyi ♥

    Ashley Say Wha?!?
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's exactly what I thought when I first saw this pic!

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    varwenea
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this! It's very similar to how Mulan is typically depicted in China/HK/Taiwan.

    Hendra Lim
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's beautiful, but if he draw the iconic "mushu" beside her then it'll be perfect

    Nia Loves Art
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see her passing as a man. Mulan would have had much more boyish features.

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    #3

    Merida

    Merida

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    Val
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just love these red curls!

    the_reading_unicorn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is unbelievably accurate and beautiful

    Frida Ohlson
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kind of have crush on her… :)

    Hendra Lim
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it looks like she have a lion mane

    #4

    Elsa, Anna And Olaf

    Elsa, Anna And Olaf

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    nazan fidan
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is like cover of story books when i was a child.

    Val
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So darn cute and realistic!

    Victoria Schneider
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vey pretty!! This would make a great cover for a book.

    rhyan lumilay
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CUUUUUTEEEEEEE!!!!! Anna's giggle so amazed with Olaf.

    Ola Polowczyk
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it's from one of the first scenes from "Frozen" when they were kids ;)

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    Tiana

    Tiana

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    Enuya
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this contrast between her elegant clothes and this cooking pot - excellent reference to the film. Also, these water lilies in the background are beautiful.

    Aria Whitaker
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is easily my favorite...Lovely!!

    Nora AlMeida
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every detail in this painting is just right; beautifully done.

    #6

    Dumbo

    Dumbo

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    Monty Is Fiennes
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heartbreaking....watching a mother be separated from her baby...I still remember crying at this film as a child...

    Enuya
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohh, this part of Dumbo's story was especially sad. On your picture, presented in a realistic way, it is even more heartbreaking yet stunning.

    Suzanne Dunne
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still makes me cry and I am 61 years old

    Helderder
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awh this painting is so cute

    Naomi Armitage
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn those onion ninjas. Won't they ever quit?

    Ashley Fernandes
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I"m not crying you're crying. Dumbo (and the circuis in general) is so sad. Just the trailer for the live action version of Dumbo coming out next year makes me cry.

    Judy Trunzo
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this doesn’t tug at your heart strings....”Mommy, they make me wear this little hat.” Heartbreaking.

    Gabrielle Hyden Combs
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gosh why always I see this scene or a paint or something related to this I cry or ugly sob...

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    #7

    Alice

    Alice

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    rena
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm getting a Macaulay Culkin vibe...

    Edo Alva
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh nice! I know I've seen that kind of expression somewhere

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    Alexa Gori
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    А я чувствую запах конопли.

    Sugar Cat
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The white roses with the red heart! The Card Queen! Love the details in this one, the artists included all important characters and events!

    Claire Planett
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alice is suffering from insanity. Her visage in this painting is absolute perfection for the mindset. Disney made her far too docile and sane. We're all mad here.

    Jason Apolinario
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Hannah Montana in an Alice costume.

    Val
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, Alice in Wonderland will always freak me out.

    Lisa Bai White
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is cool! Dig those flamingos and her Macaulay-expression. Great hidden reference to MJ and his fantasy-land!

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    Belle

    Belle

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    Marysue Watches
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Beast in the tree! Nice touch!

    Haunah Lee
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was just thinking I've seen this face. Thank you.

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    rai mei
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah, this Belle kinda looks like Emilia Clarke

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    George Palcut
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    7 years ago

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    Jason Apolinario
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anne Hathaway inspired I guess. Nice.

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    Ariel

    Ariel

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    Wreathy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it - clearly based off the original Hans Christian Andersen mermaid.

    Sammiche
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of John William Waterhouse.

    K. LNU
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A "dinglehopper" could have been placed on the plate... ;)

    Alexa Gori
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Протухшая селедка...

    #10

    Rapunzel

    Rapunzel

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    Peter Pan And Wendy

    Peter Pan And Wendy

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    Aunt Messy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole story is kinda creepy.

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    Enuya
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, this picture looks more unsettling compared to the Disney version. This look on Peter Pan's face is kinda creepy - he looks more mature than he should and his eyes are just hungry. It is a look of a boy (man?) who can cause problems. Despite it - or because of it - this illustration with its lights and shadows, with toys on the floor and focused Wendy's expression is awesome.

    James Floyd
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His head to body proportion is...

    Ana Fuentes
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pinocchio is in the back ground!!!

    A.T.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pinocchio in the background.

    otaku fox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look much younger than I imagined them to be when I watched the film...

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    #13

    Mr. Toad

    Mr. Toad

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    otaku fox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate the steampunk vibe.

    Madison Cashen
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sooooooooo cool they are so beautiful

    P.Brux FHell
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of them have a very Renaissance flare, but others have a delightful Norman Rockwell charm! Loved them!!

    Enuya
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know the movie or this character itself. But he looks great in his steampunk-like costume. Does he in the original movie wear the same clothes?

    R
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is it from?

    Dolicious
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disney Wiki: J. Thaddeus Toad is the main protagonist from The Wind in the Willows, which made up a segment of the 1949 feature film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.

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