Ceth Stifel Redraws Disney and Star Wars With His 'Star Tours'
Carly Foy — July 4, 2011 — Art & Design
References: thumper-001.deviantart & blog.thaeger
deviantARTIST Ceth Stifel has tapped into his mashup creativity with his series named 'Star Tours.'
The series was originally intended as a gift for his brother. Instead of just incorporating the main characters from Disney, Ceth Stifel has used characters such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to illustrate his unique ideas. The 'Star Tours' illustrations include Darth Alice from Alice in Wonderland, Chip and Dale as Chewbacca and Donald Duck as Boba Fett.
Ceth Stifel's series is a must-see for any Star Wars fanatic.
Implications - Pop culture icons, such as Disney and Star Wars characters open up the opportunity for artists to get creative. By creating a mashup, the artist manages to capture two different audiences at the same time and may open viewers to new experiences, creating a positive relationship.
The series was originally intended as a gift for his brother. Instead of just incorporating the main characters from Disney, Ceth Stifel has used characters such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to illustrate his unique ideas. The 'Star Tours' illustrations include Darth Alice from Alice in Wonderland, Chip and Dale as Chewbacca and Donald Duck as Boba Fett.
Ceth Stifel's series is a must-see for any Star Wars fanatic.
Implications - Pop culture icons, such as Disney and Star Wars characters open up the opportunity for artists to get creative. By creating a mashup, the artist manages to capture two different audiences at the same time and may open viewers to new experiences, creating a positive relationship.
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