Artist's Realistic Rendition Of Disney Characters Transforms Them Into Relatable Parents

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Damjan

• Published in Disney
• March 22, 2024

Jirka Väätäinen is an artist from Finland who's good at making Disney characters look like real people. Lately, he's been focusing on drawing Disney dads like Tarzan’s dad, John, and Pocahontas’s dad, Chief Powhatan.

His pictures make these characters look so real and cool that they could be movie stars. Jirka’s art is so detailed and lifelike that he's got over 209,000 people following him on Instagram to see his latest drawings.

He's not just making these dads look real; he's giving them a whole new vibe that makes us see them differently. It's like these aren't just cartoon characters anymore—they're like someone you could meet.

And Jirka’s work is so popular because he nails the look and personality of each character. This makes a lot of people excited and gets them talking about these Disney dads in a new way.

Jirka’s talent shows how cool digital art can be. His drawings go viral because they're just that good, and they make people look at Disney characters in a new light. It's like he's showing us that art can make the imaginary seem real and bring new life to stories we thought we knew. By focusing on these dads, Jirka is doing something special.

Tarzan's father, John.

We don't talk much about Tarzan's dad who passed away, but he left his mark—mostly because he was brave defending his family and had awesome facial hair! Honestly, with grooming skills like his, he could've scared off that leopard without a problem.

Tarzan's family

Cassim, the father of Aladdin.

Only true aficionados of Disney will instantly identify Cassim, the suave father figure from the direct-to-video sequel, "Aladdin and the King of Thieves." Väätäinen's masterful portrayal skillfully thrusts this debonair dad back into the limelight.

Aladdin with his father.

Ariel's father, King Triton.

Amidst the surge in popularity of dad bods, this silver-maned patriarch defies the norm by maintaining a sculpted physique, all while ruling an underwater realm. Step aside, Jason Mamoa. The true trident-wielding heartthrob has arrived.

Ariel with her dad.

Chief Powhatan, the father of Pocahontas.

In Väätäinen's portrayal, Powhatan exudes a quiet yet commanding strength, fitting for a father figure with authority. And with a subtle touch of warpaint, he subtly asserts his formidable presence, hinting at his capacity to handle any challenge with ease.

Pocahontas with her dad.

Zeus, the father of Hercules.

Yet another strapping father figure, Disney's portrayal of Zeus embodies the physicality of a true Greek deity. Väätäinen's rendition skillfully preserves Zeus's awe-inspiring physique, all the while highlighting his infectious sense of joy. He's the type of father who might inadvertently envelop you in a bear hug of epic proportions.

Hercules and his dad.

People adore his artwork.

Jirka Väätäinen is an amazing artist who turns Disney dads into realistic pictures that make us see these characters in a whole new way. By focusing on characters we might not have thought much about, he shows off his incredible skill and makes us appreciate these characters more.

His art goes viral because people love seeing these new takes on old favorites, proving that with some creativity, even well-known stories can feel fresh and exciting again. Jirka's success on Instagram and beyond shows how much people enjoy seeing familiar faces in a new light, showing us that imagination can turn anything into something new and wonderful.

Damjan