This Brazilian Artist Turns Random People Into Disney Characters

If you have a problem being turned into your own personal Disney-esque character, you may want to start avoiding the ‘gram!

Brasilian caricature artist Julio Cesar (yep, real name!) turns random strangers’ Insta pics into the cutest cartoons ever.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL_QzmShvsH/?taken-by=mz09art

His practise is an interesting one because whereas most graphic pop artists tend to portray celebrities or famous cartoon characters for maximum buzz, Julio prefers to dabble with the faces of complete strangers! But don’t fret people, he also does commissions.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMQEs7OhP60/?taken-by=mz09art

The result is incredibly charming, approachable and fun artwork that will make you smile.

The best thing? The artist’s style is reminiscent of early 2000’s Disney cartoon characters – think big eyes and shiny hair – so there is an added element of happy nostalgia in the completed pieces.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL1LEe1B26t/?taken-by=mz09art

It’s no wonder he has over 236k followers and a waiting list!

About the author

India Irving

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Born and raised in LA, India studied Drama at the University of Southern California before shifting her focus to the visual arts. After moving to London in 2013, she co-founded the iOS app ArtAttack which focused on connecting emerging artistic talent with galleries and collectors. Following that she worked at Albany Arts Communications, a boutique Art PR firm in Fitzrovia before joining Culture Trip. Aside from art and theatre, India's other passions include travel, food, books and dance.