Artist's Reimagined Disney-Style Pet Portraits Leave Their Owners In Awe
Photos and videos aren't always enough to capture the whimsy and magic our pets bring into our lives. Fortunately, an Italian illustrator found that combining the joy Disney embodies with the beauty of animals is the best way to immortalize them.
Alessia Ciullo, the artist, has been drawing since childhood. She mostly drew people, and her early commissions were for anime and manga characters.
Alessia said in an interview that she didn't have formal training but diligently practiced to improve her skills. In fact, the Disney-style portrait of her dog was her first animal drawing.
She illustrated him that way because it looked "simple" for a beginner. She posted the drawing on Reddit and was met with positive feedback from the community!
Not long after that, Redditors asked if she was open for commissions. They were so impressed with her work that they wanted their pets reimagined in her signature style!
As a dog owner, Alessia is a little biased as her favorite to draw are dogs. However, she can't help but be amused when she gets requests for cats, reptiles, bunnies, and hamsters!
All of them are equally adorable, and she considers it an honor to be trusted to capture their likeness. Alessia's love for these pets shows in her Disneyesque portraits, and here are some of them:
1. The fact that this was her first try at a pet portrait is a testament to Alessia's artistic skills.
2. She drew random pets she found adorable to perfect her style.
3. Her love for her craft was apparent with her commitment to improve and do these portraits justice.
4. Who wouldn't be inspired by such an iconic subject?
5. A Darth Vader and Minnie Mouse stan? The dog has taste!
6. Gus Gus would be pals with them!
7. This portrait honors Ellie's memory as she watches over her sibling, Posie.
8. Pepper is all about homesteading.
9. Charismatic and fearless Tyrion will live on forever with this aww-inducing illustration.
10. Koa looks ready for adventures!
11. Tommee's favorite place to hide is the laundry basket!
12. Arya may have crossed the rainbow bridge but she will always be sunshine.
13. Just Leila casually strolling around Rapunzel's meadow.
14. Rajah is ready to explore all the new worlds.
15. Best buddies!
16. Cue "Part of Your World" in 3, 2, 1...
17. A little pixie dust for the magical Tinkerbell!
18. Mavis and her Minnie ears!
19. Sammy is an expert sleeper.
20. At least Ursula and Ariel made up!
21. Jett's official portrait as the 103rd Dalmatian.
22. Rooster and his ball against the world!
23. Not all of Alessia's prized portraits are paid for. Some pets inspire her to create— like Duck over here!
24. She also draws people's favorite creatures in Disney's signature style!
25. But her pet portraits remain to be her biggest hit!
Alessia said she was lucky to have found such a kind and supportive community through her illustrations. Her customers have nothing but praise for the artists, and her work speaks for itself.
She acknowledged how fortunate she is to make a living doing something she loves, and her impeccable work shows the love she has for her craft. Alessia's page has more of her portraits and they're definitely worth checking out!
