These Illustrations Imagine Disney Princesses as Tattooed Pin-Up Models
These tattooed Disney princesses prove that the classic cartoon characters from the house of mouse are still ripe for re-invention.
Digital artist Joel Santana's ongoing project 'Inked Princess Series' imagines several iconic Disney princesses and makes them over as tattooed pin-up models. Each character has shed their antiquated and PG-rated image for a more sensual and independent look of a modern day women.
Although a clear departure from their overly-wholesome beginnings, each of these tattooed Disney pin-up illustrations feature subtle nods to each character's origins. For example, Belle from 'Beauty and the Beast' still retains her love for literature, while also receiving a tattoo of the rose that becomes the centerpiece of her story. Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' can also be seen receiving a tattoo of a crab -- showing she hasn't forgotten about her friends from under the sea.
Digital artist Joel Santana's ongoing project 'Inked Princess Series' imagines several iconic Disney princesses and makes them over as tattooed pin-up models. Each character has shed their antiquated and PG-rated image for a more sensual and independent look of a modern day women.
Although a clear departure from their overly-wholesome beginnings, each of these tattooed Disney pin-up illustrations feature subtle nods to each character's origins. For example, Belle from 'Beauty and the Beast' still retains her love for literature, while also receiving a tattoo of the rose that becomes the centerpiece of her story. Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' can also be seen receiving a tattoo of a crab -- showing she hasn't forgotten about her friends from under the sea.
