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28-year-old Finnish artist Jirka Vinse Jonatan Väätäinen has grown up with Disney cartoons, and the animated characters have become his inexhaustible source of inspiration. During the last couple of years, Jirka has been creating their portraits, and the images look incredibly realistic.

"Back in 2011 I just randomly thought I'd challenge myself and have a little fun in Photoshop, and explore what the famous character of Ursula from the Little Mermaid could look like in real life," Jirka told Bored Panda. "Since I grew up with a lot of these cartoon characters, the sense of nostalgia made it such a fascinating and a fun personal project."

"I've been inspired by the idea of re-envisioning these characters and Disney princesses that we all know and love, in a way I would imagine them to look like if they were 'more real,' while still staying somewhat true to their original <...> designs."

The artist said he often has a pretty clear idea of what a particular character should look like in real life in his mind but creating their portrait can become a process of trial and error. "As all of [them] do not particularly have extremely distinct facial features, it is often more about getting a sense of their personality across." Scroll down to meet the cartoons in real life and upvote your favorites.

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Prince Eric From The Little Mermaid

Prince Eric From The Little Mermaid

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Princess Anna From Frozen

Princess Anna From Frozen

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Eugene Fitzherbert / Flynn Rider From Tangled

Eugene Fitzherbert / Flynn Rider From Tangled

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Janine B.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done! This picture really captures his personality.

Skeleton Warrior
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be completely honest he doesn’t look THAT different other than looking less animated. AND I AM HERE FOR THAT BECAUSE EITHER WAY *HE* *IS* * S T U N N I N G*

Magdalina777
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny - I barely remember what he looks like in the cartoon, but this is unmistakeably(is that a word? Well now it is) him:D

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Esmeralda From The Hunchback On Notre Dame

Esmeralda From The Hunchback On Notre Dame

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Kiahna
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always imagined either Salma Hayek or Sofia Vergara for Esmeralda. They seem like they would be able to portray her really well.

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Kristoff From Elsa The Snow Queen

Kristoff From Elsa The Snow Queen

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All With Heart
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Elsa the Snow Queen" Different titles in different countries, I assume. Over here, it's 'Frozen'.

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Prince Adam / Beast From Beauty And The Beast

Prince Adam / Beast From Beauty And The Beast

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Ginge
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgive my ignorance, but there was only one Prince Adam when i was growing up, and that was He-Man!

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Cinderella From Cinderella

Cinderella From Cinderella

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All With Heart
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who thinks that she looks like a younger version of Taylor Swift?

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Merida From Brave

Merida From Brave

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Mika N
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the hair. Do her arms look kinda short though or is it just me?

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Megara From Hercules

Megara From Hercules

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Crazy Cow Lady
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'I'm a damsel, I'm in distress, I can handle this. Have a nice day!'

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Peter Pan From Peter Pan

Peter Pan From Peter Pan

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Judge Claude Frollo From The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

Judge Claude Frollo From The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

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Princess Aurora From Sleeping Beauty

Princess Aurora From Sleeping Beauty

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Evil Queen From Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Evil Queen From Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

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Wendy From Peter Pan

Wendy From Peter Pan

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CRGRSN
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eli Linch, let's see you produce better work. Then we can debate

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