How Famous Disney Characters Looked In Original Concept Art

Animated films usually take years to complete and the finished product that you see on the screen isn’t always what the animators behind the cameras set out to create.

Due to changes in color palate, facial features and outfit inspirations, many concept drawings are almost unrecognizable as their intended character.

The many talented artists at Disney’s animations studios have shared their concept art with the world to showcase how the original intentions for a movie differ from the final piece of art that we all know and love.

Concept Art for Alice from “Alice in Wonderland”

Showcasing the distinct style of Mary Blair, whose art also inspired Disney’s It’s A Small World theme park attraction, this adorable art of Alice looks like she would fit right in on the classic ride, but not much like the final art that was used for the film.

Alice’s Final Design

While visually different from the concept art, the final design for Alice keeps Blair’s bright bold colors that makes the final movie so memorable. The more realistic face and body design added contrast between Alice herself and the strange creatures she interacted with.

Concept Art for Cinderella from “Cinderella”

This concept art of Cinderella is fairly similar to the design we ended up with, although her outfit is a bit more patched up and she’s wearing French sabots typical of the working class in the 16th to 19th centuries.

Cinderella’s Final Design

Cinderella is given an older and more elegant look in the final version of the film making process, which suits both her personality and the outfit given to her by the fairy godmother for the ball.