# Realistic Disney Villains This Series Explores What Iconic Villains Would Look Like in Real Life By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realistic-disney-villains References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/javiermoreno/villains-are-better) & [jirkavinse](http://jirkavinse.com/) Jirka Väätäinen's illustrations depict realistic [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nailtopia-1) villains. While the [Disney princess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip) have undergone a number of different transformations over the years, their villainous counterparts have remained largely unchanged. This series takes on some of Disney's most hated characters and turns them into life-like illustrations. Väätäinen's series examines what the Disney villains would look like in real life by giving them human features. The series was submitted for the 'Oh My Disney' blog and features a number of familiar Disney villains. The drawings are incredibly detailed, which manages to convey just how sinister each character is. While characters such as the Evil Queen from Snow White are depicted with an angry scowl, others feature eerie smiles and evil grins. The realistic Disney villains are truly the stuff that nightmares are made of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Realistic Character Illustrations:** Artists and designers can create realistic depictions of fictional characters, giving them human-like features. - **Iconic Villain Transformations:** Brands can transform iconic fictional villains by giving them new looks or personalities. - **Negative Character Reinventions:** Creators can reinvent negative fictional characters to add depth and complexity to their storylines. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can create merchandise or content featuring realistic depictions of iconic villains. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can use realistic character illustrations as part of their creative designs or campaigns. - **Fashion:** Fashion designer can use the unique and original look of the realistic Disney villains as inspiration for clothing or accessory collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Villain Inspired Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2.md) - [Villainous Mobile Device Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-x-casetify.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Character Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-characters-collection.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md)