My kids love Disney. I love Disney. Who doesn't right? Disney cartoons are common viewing on our TV. So, what is it about Disney characters that makes them so lovable?
I decided to do a study into the Disney way, starting from the illustration style. One of the first things I realised is that the illustrations are simple and yet contain so much detail all at the same time.
Then there's the amount of expression they give their characters. I was watching Aladdin with my kids the other day and was reminded of what a fantastic character the flying carpet is. No face, no limbs... just a carpet... but wow did it have character!
Anyway, I decided to start my study by looking at the Disney Princesses as they play key roles. Here's a few of the sketches I've done so far:
![Elsa from Frozen illustrated by Jo Linsdell Elsa from Frozen illustrated by Jo Linsdell](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSx4KZgpHdkakfg9SPV5piUcgy4OdWpxB-t1Ms3d6_gQipoZbMqNl8mf8knRvIpYoqANdQ6q08Kq4JQ2qmVviwQ9EfgEgT2yV61LU-ObKrwu4wiSl_v6DDGV893VlWMWZReFo59unLVkeX/s1600/Frozen+Elsa+Sketch.jpg) |
Elsa from Frozen |
![Ariel from The Little Mermaid illustrated by Jo Linsdell Ariel from The Little Mermaid illustrated by Jo Linsdell](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpJRnTEBtBxE7RtUv3CEfbVJB-pKtJITC_k8nWGXdA_k6cdJ9bsf4ua_OMtCTRrZt90ubm-57OxF-Hx5o49YP_WaZDNYwjOHZd9BLsnNc430QYrRyCyPftNw49L42SNl5NiDk5V_wuEgi/s1600/ariel.jpg) |
Ariel from The Little Mermaid |
![Belle from Beauty and the Beast illustrated by Jo Linsdell Belle from Beauty and the Beast illustrated by Jo Linsdell](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRXCV_wVPXHoc89IqYlVqdszZgpizV0KRvUeccQCcZ0kpAlYhY2GR_8oMnhyphenhyphenHo985cj_zMFY5tAPjOMUk0dAPExWmlYxUG5QuVE1-zBQRzB0Ik_dDVccHwcbpp4_KRxEgLBZapD6_ZWju/s1600/Belle.jpg) |
Belle from Beauty and the Beast |
![Princess Jasmine from Aladdin illustrated by Jo Linsdell Princess Jasmine from Aladdin illustrated by Jo Linsdell](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNmtpc9e3O4YM9y3eJKFCjaMcH2S1GLmhdJYMz_ovYUTXEmLAb3RDp85LdlHfcf3yVe299vODFqCxUSy_C3jqgptH3xsvnJjZSj8tjzxHP7eQTF_vKfv-Uku7uK_TZdDLmU0a3yAm_LJl/s1600/PRINCESS+JASMINE.jpg) |
Princess Jasmine from Aladdin |
I'll be doing more character sketches as I continue my study. Who is your favourite Disney character? Why?
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