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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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    Princess Anna From Frozen

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    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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    Hades From Hercules

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

    It kinda reminds me of Sacha Baron Cohen. I could see him playing the role.

    D.A. Robinson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to collect for the mob in Jersey, then he ran this self-help scam in the late 90's. You know, seminars, videos and stuff. Moved to Joshua Tree and started a cult after that. To be honest, I haven't seen him since, but we figure he's running some underworld scam.

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

    Looks like a boxer or other sportsman. Got many punches, not really bright.

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

    Looks like James woods.. which is funny because that's who voices his character

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

    OMG ! He looks like Emmanuel Macron, the french president ! :O

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    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

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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

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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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    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

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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

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    Judge Claude Frollo From The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

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    Evil Queen From Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

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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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