Real Toons: What If Woody Was Human?
File under: Weird. Really weird. Real toons. Like, what if Buzz Lightyear turned human, weird.
Simultaneously, somehow equally cool.
Moreover, Jacob Dressler, over at ScreenGreek.net noticed something… different.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pjOAKH3hG/
Real-Life Disney/Pixar Characters
Firstly, Dressler wrote:
Of course, sometimes it’s fun to imagine our favorite animated characters, like those from Disney and Pixar, as if they were real-life individual people. Unfortunately, it might be one of those situations where it might’ve been better left alone – as this new series of artwork has created a realistically creepy new interpretation of said characters.
Secondly, an artist on Instagram — Halawany.m — posted some really interesting stuff.
Thirdly, most of the posts encompass a project entitled, “Real Toons.”
Real Toons
Mickey Mouse
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1NB4yQnnJM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Minnie Mouse
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnh6w0Hg_V/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Donald Duck
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdXt-1H0YO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Woody
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsSmu0hOV9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Genie
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvXQZNB_Tu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Halawany on YouTube
Halawany, who is Eqyptian artist Mohammed Halawany, also runs a YouTube page which includes some experimental Disney/Pixar animation:
Thanos Bellydancing
Stormtrooper Dancing
Woody Dancing
Wow. Just, wow.
Certainly, I’ll be honest here. I have NO IDEA what is going on here. But I kinda dig it.
Obviously, this graduate of Cairo University (who runs Seven Pictures) has a good thing going on Instagram and YouTube.
Correspondingly, be sure to check out another cache over at Behance.net.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQDjXOpggN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Finally, the ScreenGeek breakdown helps (a little).
“All of the characters are clearly modeled after who they’re intended to be,” explained Dressler. “Buzz Lightyear is still very much the beloved astronaut toy from Toy Story. And Donald Duck, for example, is still the silly Disney character that audiences have been watching for generations.
“But at the same time, these real-life Disney and Pixar characters have also been quite heavily modified. As you can see, Buzz Lightyear doesn’t have his astronaut suit. Woody doesn’t have his cowboy clothes aside from his signature hat. In fact, all of the characters are given normal everyday clothing and accessories.
“This, mixed with the fact they all seem to be so realistically rendered – albeit clearly animated at the same time – gives the artworks a really surreal quality,” he added. “And that, is no doubt, where a lot of the creepiness stems from. Nevertheless, these are some impressive renderings…”
Agreed across the board. Here’s hoping we see more!
Bonus Real Toons
Lastly, enjoy this final image. I gotta get to a gym.
Homer
