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Reposting again, for those who didn't get the chance to see it.There have been so many widespread visceral responses to "Apocalypse Princesses". I've heard gripes about me putting Mulan in the wrong attire, bitching about the corsets and feminine clothing, and even one rant about how it's not the Apocalypse if it doesn't look like a Mad Max movie.
I warned people they wouldn't like my take on the Disney princesses. Each and every one of those princesses in their respective movies were sexual. I don't care how you want to skew it. They dripped with sex. With their tight little outfits, and their pouty lips and their big doe eyes. They were all fantasies. (Yes even Mulan so you shut up too) Be it by the symbolism of their situations, or the actual physical attributes they were given, they were colorful representations of females in male dominated worlds.
I drew them still clad in the colorful symbolism they were created in. But I turned it on it's ear. Behind every one of them is evidence that she's on her own, and that her male love interest has either died, is missing, or has been murdered in a couple of cases. They are recognizable because of the colors and costumes they still wear. But evidence of the changes are very much present. They took what was at hand, and used it. Some have changed a lot. Some not so much.
You're looking at the demise of their perfect happily ever after storylines. THAT is the Apocalypse.
Get it?
Yeahβ¦you thought it was just a bunch of boobies, huh?
"Cinderella is the Ghost. I imagine her out on the dunes, lost and a little sad. Snow is the Poisons Expert. Hence the shrunken dwarf heads. They were an experiment that went awry. Tink has a St Christopher statue tied to her wings. I imagine her being the aerial assault. And her wings are held together with duct tape. Wendy is the leader. She has a thimble around her neck. And a croc tattoo. Esmeralda has a Djali goat embroidery on her vest. And sunbursts on the front of her vest. She's the thief, of course. Ariel is mutated by toxic waste, as is Flounder. Her jewelry is made of shells and sea trash. Alice is the explosives expert. Aurora is the Dragonslayer celebrating with a cigarette and champagne. Belle killed the beast. Hence the skull and half breed babyβ¦and necklace of teeth. Jasmine is her father's personal bodyguard. Hence the tiger death mask. Mulan is the assassin."
Here's a bit more:
Most of their male counterparts ended up unable to survive. Or left them alone.
Cinderella escaped the castle, where her prince was hell bent on leading his people to devastation. Then he was overthrown and murdered in the midst of the impending chaos. Snow took her fated poisoning and turned it around by learning the trade. Who needs saving, or protection, when you can avoid the danger, and use it to your advantage? Tink does for herself, using her skills to fight the pirates. Wendy took leadership when Pan was gone. Esmeralda took to the streets when her soldier love left her (remember the book?) Ariel went back to the water when her prince was murdered. Sleeping Beauty had to slay her own dragon. Belle's obviously been raped and imprisoned. (See the baby?) She killed her tormenter. But she kept the child. Jasmine protects her father now that her hapless husband was killed in the war. She kept his monkey, though. Mulan to me is the pansexual. She is an assassin, and utilizes everything at her disposal. And she LIKES it. Alice is the perpetual child, hell bent on the magic of destruction.
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Comments: 72
JoeEngland [2016-02-24 23:17:22 +0000 UTC]
This is great work, and I would very much like to study the entire picture, but at 565 by 726 it's absolutely tiny for an image with such detail.Β Is there a larger version available for viewing?Β Scanning the individual "close ups" doesn't do justice to the whole.
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cynt001 [2015-09-01 01:12:55 +0000 UTC]
Miss Tess Fowler. Β I am a cross stitcher and I see Disney princesses all over the place. Β I hate every pattern I have seen, except for this one. Β This pattern is awesome!!!!! You did an absolutely excellent job and I love the backstory for every one of them. Β The only thing I wish is that Tiana had been around when this was created. Β I would love to see your take on her. Β I know you have this licensed as a cross stitch pattern and after reading this, I plan to buy the pattern. Β Thank you so much for this. Β And those that have something negative to say....I hope you know they just don't get it.
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Ari-Nova [2015-04-30 01:24:29 +0000 UTC]
This. This is actually inspirational. Showing that even princesses can be warriors when they need to. That they dont always need someone to save them from the tower. They can run their own kingdom xD You go dude. this totally rocks
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cecikins [2015-03-08 16:42:44 +0000 UTC]
this is so cool! such creative and unique clothes designs for each
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Artikano [2014-11-07 06:22:30 +0000 UTC]
I think the Disney Princess carry a lot of ... psychic energy in our culture. You know? They represent the ideal of purity and innocence and beauty in young ladies.Β
It's delusion. It's bullshit. It's the idea of a better girlfriend (or daughter, or friend) than the real person you're with. Get it? A defining quality of Utopia is that it's always somewhere else. Princesses are an ideal we use to convince ourselves that what's real is inadequate.
So I'm not surprised people reacted a nit nuts.
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CeryneianHind [2014-10-29 03:29:56 +0000 UTC]
I have been looking for new inspiration for costumes for a while. I am soooo happy to have stumbled upon this. Would it be alright to make a cosplay based on one of these?
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TessFowler In reply to CeryneianHind [2014-10-30 05:46:20 +0000 UTC]
www.facebook.com/ApocalypsePriβ¦
Of course. Check out the army! Lots of ladies playing in this arena. And you have my blessing. Please also feel free to add me on FB and tag me in updates. But forgive me if I gush in comment sections. lol I just adore the AP costumers.
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CeryneianHind In reply to TessFowler [2014-10-30 13:22:56 +0000 UTC]
Liked!
Of course I don't mind! I could always use feedback to help improve, I'm still learning!
This is my cosplay page if you would like to see it on FB, it has a lot more WIP and concept ideas thrown around than my DA
www.facebook.com/ceryneianhindβ¦
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Emileech [2014-07-31 20:17:03 +0000 UTC]
This is fantastic! All the though and detail that went into each character is brilliant
I love how I was instantly able to recognize each of the characters, even though they changed so much!Β
You kept to their themes very well, I just love this!Β
Special love for Tink, Snow and Ariel
Wonderful job!Β
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Punk-Gothic-LiliuM [2014-03-04 22:16:33 +0000 UTC]
This is Awesome!!! Thank you sooooo much for making them Β Β And the whole explanation is simply marvelous +w+! I'm gonna make a Mulan cosplay for sure Β Β ! Is there any possibility to see some post-apocalyptic villain or male character +w+?Β
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Madame-Finitevus1890 [2013-11-09 09:08:42 +0000 UTC]
Now THIS is an awesome, outside-the-box take on the Disney Princesses- I love their designs and the concepts behind their backstories! Bravo!
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McFinn138 [2013-11-02 03:33:02 +0000 UTC]
So THIS is the princess movie I want to see.Β And show my kids even.
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TessFowler In reply to McFinn138 [2013-11-02 07:17:34 +0000 UTC]
That's the nicest thing I've heard in a long time. Haha! Thanks.
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McFinn138 In reply to TessFowler [2015-04-14 07:35:16 +0000 UTC]
Hey anytime (belated you're welcome).
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Wolfrage76 [2013-09-17 03:03:48 +0000 UTC]
Amazing creativity ya got.Β The soundtrack from Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior- The Break Out just pop up in my mind when I saw yer drawing.
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Jonot [2013-08-23 05:46:16 +0000 UTC]
I like Mulan and Ariel the most out of this picture. They're both rather wicked looking.
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MarisaSarina [2013-07-16 00:32:32 +0000 UTC]
This is so amazing! I love the little backstories in the description really incredible (and badass)Β
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RDurdle [2013-07-04 20:51:46 +0000 UTC]
Amazing! Do you have a larger version than 565Γ726?
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03071996 [2013-07-03 02:37:32 +0000 UTC]
Whoa, this is nice! Regardless of how people may judge the 'apocalyptic' style, you cannot deny the articulate detailing, shading and coloring which makes this look phenomenal. In fact, I'm actually in love with your design for Mulan. I may cosplay as your version in the future someday, credits to you of course.
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xXxDisorderlyxXx [2013-05-12 12:12:24 +0000 UTC]
So awesome. Think that's all I have to say... Great job!
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Bloody-Danish [2013-05-12 07:37:07 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE this.... OwO I'll be making Esmeralda as a cosplay, if it's okay with you...
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TessFowler In reply to Bloody-Danish [2013-05-12 08:33:52 +0000 UTC]
Of COURSE it's okay! I'm honored! We have something called the Apocalypse Princess Army on Facebook now for all the ladies who are making the costumes. So excited to see yours!!
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Bloody-Danish In reply to TessFowler [2013-05-12 19:54:46 +0000 UTC]
Some of my cosplay friends are making a group for this picture... There hasn't been found a date for it just, but we're gonna do it at one of the danish cosplay cons...
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TessFowler In reply to Bloody-Danish [2013-05-12 22:05:03 +0000 UTC]
I can't wait to see pictures! Please keep me updated. This is so exciting!
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BigDannyT [2013-05-09 00:19:08 +0000 UTC]
Hey ther, my girlfriend and some of her friends made a group of costumes inspired by this. here's a link. I hope you like it.^_^
[link]
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TessFowler In reply to BigDannyT [2013-05-09 18:14:31 +0000 UTC]
Wow! I'm so honored!
Tell them they look lovely!! Rock on!!
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BigDannyT In reply to TessFowler [2013-05-09 19:35:34 +0000 UTC]
Will do. I don't know if you plan on being at Dragon*Con, but we'll be wearing them there as well. It would be sweet if we could get a group together with the artist that inspired us.^_^
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TessFowler In reply to BigDannyT [2013-05-09 19:55:54 +0000 UTC]
I don't do Dragon Con. But keep your eyes peeled for another group of Apocalypse Princess costumers there. Groups are cropping up as far as New Zealand and Italy!
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axelvlast [2013-05-08 11:21:30 +0000 UTC]
I need me a copy of this - where can I buy a print?
Alex
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TessFowler In reply to axelvlast [2013-05-09 18:18:44 +0000 UTC]
Hi Alex! I hit you back on youtube. Not sure if you got it, but answering here as well. I recently stopped selling these. [link] But I put the link back up for a limited time.
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lexiejay [2013-05-05 05:06:14 +0000 UTC]
So what happened to Sleeping Beauty? Another poisons expert?
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TessFowler In reply to lexiejay [2013-05-05 09:32:23 +0000 UTC]
She's the Dragon Slayer. See the celebratory cigarette and champagne?
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lexiejay In reply to TessFowler [2013-05-05 23:03:58 +0000 UTC]
Oh OK, and nice touch with the robe and sleepy look. Who imprisoned Belle?
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glowworm56 [2013-03-27 03:47:33 +0000 UTC]
Tinkerbell and Esmeralda are my favorites of the bunch.
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OneDeviousKitty [2013-01-18 03:33:52 +0000 UTC]
I'm part of that cosplay group but I wanted to ask if you had plans to do more Princesses in the future?
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TessFowler In reply to OneDeviousKitty [2013-01-18 09:37:13 +0000 UTC]
We were just discussing that on Facebook today. I don't think I will be doing the sequel group piece I had started. It just doesn't work the same way the first one did. Hard to catch lightning in a bottle twice. And my colorist did such amazing things to it, that I just don't think a sequel is worth it. I do plan on taking some of the concepts from the second piece, and doing solo pin ups. I also want to do a "Disney in Drag" project when I get more time. I can't wait to see your cosplay! Which princess are you?
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OneDeviousKitty In reply to TessFowler [2013-01-19 06:25:02 +0000 UTC]
Aww.. I was hoping to see Rapunzel or Pocahontas but I'm still excited to see more of your work! I love pin ups
I'm going to be Apocalypse Jasmine. I will do my best to represent your art
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