The styles of Tim Burton and Disney couldn't be more distinct — or different. Burton is known for his dark worlds featuring long, skeletal figures with sunken eyes, while Disney is about bright colors and rosy cheeks. But one L.A.-based artist married the two worlds to create Disney classics in the style of Tim Burton masterpieces.
Illustrator Andrew Tarusov has created a 10-piece collection, called What If Tim Burton Directed Classic Disney Movies? The series features 10 of Disney's most beloved classic fairy tales, but with a Tim Burton twist.
This isn' the first time Tarusov has dabbled in the world of Disney. His website features several other series, including a Disney villains pinup collection and a Disney princesses pinup collection. Tarusov has also painted a series of aged cartoon characters. You can find Disney's Mickey Mouse in a wheelchair with an elderly Minnie by his side.
Tarusov spoke to Refinery29 about what inspired him to bring Tim Burton and Disney together, and how he creates his illustrations.
While Tarusov doesn't have any prints just yet, you can download HD and Photoshop files of the series, and his other work, here.
"First one was Bambi, and after it, the whole idea came up. I drew him fast and easily," Tarusov told Refinery29.
That door is very Beetlejuice-esque.
"Aladdin was the difficult one, because I tried to draw in twice," Tarusov said. "After it all, I decided to use second version, because it was more grotesque and more Burton’s style."
Tarusov is known for his pin-up art, but said, "I don’t draw only pinups, I can draw anything. I’m doing pinup more frequently, just because I love girls and female beauty."
The spiders in this Snow White illustration transform the fairy tale from sweet to slightly creepy.
How does Tarusov create these illustrations? "It’s all drawn by pencil on paper and then colored in Photoshop on my computer."
When asked how he gets his inspiration, Tarusov said, "Sometimes, the idea just comes up and I want to draw it immediately."
The Nightmare Before Christmas, anyone?
This version of Pinocchio has Tim Burton's classic, gothic look.
When asked which Disney movie is his favorite, Tarusov said, "I like them all, especially the old ones, such as Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White."
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