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I'm getting sick of all the pieces I have in my WIP folder, so some of them are getting posted as-is, rather than how I might have initially planned them.

I'm really interested to see what Disney does with this story. I actually always hated it as a little girl because I thought the princess was the biggest bitch, and didn't deserve to get to marry a prince. FYI for those not into fairy tales - in the older versions of the story he is transformed not by a kiss, but when she throws him against a wall in disgust.

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:iconbelianis:
Mood: Pleased ~belianis Jan 1, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
You followed the style of the illustrious Walter Crane, right?
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:iconjaney-jane:
I had to look him up, so not directly - but it looks like his art was strongly influenced by the PreRaphaelite movement which DEFINITELY influenced my style.
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:icongryffgirl:
I love your interpretation of the spoiled princess! I was so glad to find this art--too many Disney versions on dA. The little frog is so cute! :iconfrogprinceplz:
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:iconjaney-jane:
haha, thanks! I love disney, but sometimes it does get a little frustrating how heavily that style influences fairytale art here on DA. There is so much open to interpretation and creativity that its kind of a shame people don't have more fun with it.
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:icongryffgirl:
Which is why I will be doing several feature journals with art influenced by the original tales. It will be a Disney free zone! :)
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:iconmoonshinersdaughter:
Come to think of it, I can't remember reading any version where her kiss helped him. It was always when she threw him against the wall. This is lovely though, I can't express to you how brilliant this picture is =)
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:iconjaney-jane:
hmmm, maybe I had a really updated/PC-ified/anti-violence version... I like the original better :)
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~squizzlenut Mar 17, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
The princess was extremely young in the original, and physical violence was a well-known way of breaking a shape-shifting spell back then. Kissing him wouldn't have made any sense to the original audience. I think the idea is the prince is deliberately antagonising her so she'll try to hurt him, thereby breaking the spell. In some versions he changes back when she tries to behead him!

I like the amount of detail you've put in the line work, like the ties and stitches on her dress and shoes. :)
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:iconbelianis:
Mood: Caring ~belianis Sep 15, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Maybe the prince knew she was unhappy, and that she needed him to gladden her life, even if she did not know it at first.
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