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# Disney Family Portraits
DeviantART User Grodansnagel Illustrates the Kin of Classic Cartoons

By Jason Soy | Published 2012-07-27 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grodansnagel
References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2012/07/26/disney-families-portraits/) & [grodansnagel.deviantart](http://grodansnagel.deviantart.com/)

If you ever wondered what became of [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) characters after the credits rolled, these illustrations by deviantART user Grodansnagel may have your answer. Hailing from Sweden, the young artist has a series of well-rendered pictures depicting various fictional family units of beloved Disney characters. You finally get to see Ariel and Prince Eric live happily ever after with their two mermaid children or Aladdin and Jasmine flying on their magic carpet with a new female offspring being carefully cradled.

What’s remarkable about Grodansnagel’s illustrations is that she perfectly emulates the [Disney animation aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-and-disney) of each film, adding plausibility to the images. Other movies featured include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pocahontas, Tarzan, Mulan, [Cinderella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule), Hercules, Sleeping Beauty and much more. No matter which film's your favorite, you’ll likely see at least one Grodansnagel drawing that makes you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.9/10
- Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Disney Character Family Portraits:** Opportunity for artists and illustrators to create and sell personalized family portraits in the style of beloved Disney characters.
- **Nostalgic Fan Art:** Growing demand for fan art that imagines the lives of iconic characters beyond the stories shown in movies, providing artists with a lucrative niche.
- **Authenticity in Animation:** Opportunity for studios to incorporate more diverse family structures and explore the lives of beloved characters beyond the original narratives, connecting with audiences on a deeper level.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Art and Illustration:** Artists and illustrators can tap into the demand for personalized and nostalgic fan art, creating unique pieces for Disney enthusiasts.
- **Entertainment and Media:** Studios and publishers can explore new storytelling avenues and merchandise opportunities by extending the narratives of beloved characters.
- **E-commerce and Retail:** Online platforms and retailers can cater to the demand for Disney-inspired merchandise, including family portraits and fan art products.

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