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A few months ago, I got inspired by illustrations of Disney princesses made by several famous artists. I decided to start my own project about princesses from my native country. I think it is because I've been living abroad for so many years and I start to miss my own culture. All my illustrations depict princesses from famous Soviet animated films that are based on fairy tales, such as “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen or “The Bremen Town Musicians" by the Brothers Grimm.

The aim of this project is not to create a better version, but to show the beauty of Russian culture in my own vision and style. Every kid from my generation remembers these animations from childhood. I believe that all these beautiful and kind stories make us better!

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Vasilisa The Beautiful

Vasilisa The Beautiful

A character from an animated film, based on Alexander Afanasyev's book.

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Zoe's Mom
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the details better on the original except for the face. The after face is much better.

glowworm2
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's from this animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGi0qJ_Q9dg&list=FLgnYYDKk9p_6ZD5J5XLb3UA&index=307&t=0s You can click on CC--for english captions I love that animation--It has a great twist to it!

Azure Adams
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't she the princess from the magic pony? A Russian animated film that was amazing

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    #2

    The Snow Queen

    The Snow Queen

    A character from an animated film, based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

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

    I watched this as a kid and again a few years ago - this is great animated film!

    Bored Fox
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frozen was very loosely based on the same fairy tale. This animated film follows the original fairy tale better.

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

    I legit have a massive book of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales and I loved this one the most. This is awesome I love it

    #3

    The Swan Princess

    The Swan Princess

    A character from an animated film "Tsar Saltan Tale", based on Alexander Pushkin's fairy tale.

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

    the firs pic looks like a meme

    Оксана Явір
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Месяц ПОД косой блестит" (с)

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    The Little Mermaid

    The Little Mermaid

    A character from an animated film, based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

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

    lowkey much better than Disney

    LeilaM Hogan60
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the first one just looks horrifying

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    #5

    Princess Zabava

    Princess Zabava

    From an animated film "The Flying Ship".

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    Ahnnah Newell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved that movie. I love the singing, too.

    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! Especially this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lNoybChy4 . It is about that good wins! <3

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    Maria Chevtaeva
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always loved "The Flying Ship", the characters and the songs were amazing!

    Юра Кочнев
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's my favourite cartoon) Flying ship Летучий корабль

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    Princess From "The Bremen Town Musicians”

    Princess From "The Bremen Town Musicians”

    A character from an animated film "The Bremen Town Musicians”, based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm.

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

    Wait, where does the princess come from? There sure as hell is none in the original fairy tale (I just went and checked to be sure).

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

    The princess is one of the main plot points in that fairytale.....The troubadour falls in love with the princess and at the end the two of them set off on a journey with the animals.

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    Blub Blubbedi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    come on leave my childhood alone and create your own characters

    Linda Spitsyna
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get over it. That princess that looked like 60s hippie always irritated the hell out of me. But parody of a rock band was absolutely genius, i hope they'll leave it alone or create an equal.

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    Queen Of Shamakhan

    Queen Of Shamakhan

    The Shamakhanian queen from "The Tale of the Golden Cockerel", an animated film based on Alexander Pushkin's fairy tale.

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

    Can we talk about the boobs in the first one? what is going on there?

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

    The tits in the first one are a nightmare, but I like how in the second the artist didn't shy away from showing nipples.

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    Zoe's Mom
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Peacock feather is a really nice touch.

    Joannie Goulet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it a kids movie? Because the first pic really makes me wonder.

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    #8

    Cinderella

    Cinderella

    A character from an animated film, based on Charles Perrault's story.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this version of Cinderella! It's so pretty and sweet. Your version is beautiful!

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

    This is great! But in the original painting it looks like she has brown eyes, so why didn't you give yours brown eyes as well?

    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, it is just an illusion :) Please check https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T6BeuIFv2A

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