# Punk Princess Illustrations Emmanuel Viola Turns Popular Disney Princesses into Tattooed Rebels By M | Published 2014-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-disney-princesses References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/design/inked-disney-princesses-go-glam-goth-and-hipster-in-this-art-series/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/evviart) Talented graphic illustrator Emmanuel Viola recently reinterpreted the look of various popular [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney) princess by turning them into rebellious punks. These illustrations subversively showcases the popular fairytale women in a edgier light. Viola has a unique drawing style that cleverly combines cartoon drawings with the style of Anime. In this series, Viola re-imagines what various princesses like Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White, Belle and Cinderella would look like if they went and got a [series of tattoos and piercings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-bunny-coffee). The images are quite striking as they show off the young girls decked out in bright colors, racy clothes and heavy makeup. Perhaps if these Disney princesses lived in a later time period they would have replaced their ball gowns with bold ink decals and piercings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rebellious Disney Princesses:** There is a trend of reimagining popular Disney princesses as rebellious punks, showcasing them in a edgier light. - **Cartoon-meets-anime Illustration Style:** Illustrators are combining the style of cartoon drawings with Anime influences to create unique illustrations. - **Tattooed and Pierced Characters:** There is an emerging trend of creating characters with tattoos and piercings, adding a rebellious aesthetic to their appearance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can tap into the trend of reimagining popular characters in a new and edgier style. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can be inspired by the rebellious Disney princess trend and incorporate bold colors, racy clothes, and heavy makeup into their designs. - **Tattoo Studios:** Tattoo studios can leverage the trend of tattooed and pierced characters to inspire their clients and offer unique design ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Princess-Themed Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip.md) - [Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1.md)