took a couple days break because ❗shocker❗drawing full pieces every single day is not good for you physically or mentally❗and thus i had a bit of a breakdown BUT WE GOOD NOW
My favorite part of barbie movies is the moment barbie is presented with a clear way out, an option that lets her avoid the plot with little negative impact on her own life and instead she chooses to stay and make whatever difference she can. The most obvious to me as a kid was in Mermaid Tale when she refuses her wish from the dreamfish and accepts responsibility as a princess. She could easily walk away and live her life as a human, but makes the choice to care about the merpeople. In Princess and the Pauper, Erika doesn’t have to help Julian and pretend to be the princess, in fact her life would be much easier if she didn’t. But she accepts that responsibility and risks her life because of the connection she feels to this girl she barely knows. It’s not exclusive to barbie’s roles either. Aidan in Magic of Pegasus has no real stake in Annika’s quest, especially not at the start. But he hears a person talking about how they need a second chance and he chooses not to walk away. And this happens over and over again, in 12 Dancing Princesses, Diamond Castle, Three Musketeers
Often in children’s movies I feel like the plot is their life, like there’s no other option here they must deal with whatever is going on. And as a kid who felt like her life was very quiet, it meant a lot to me to watch characters choose the harder path for the sake of helping others, make a decision to care about someone else’s problems, and live out their own magical adventure because of that act of compassion.
I finished the Barbie fanart request for Brietta! (I’m trying to play around with my style atm, so things will probably be getting a bit experimental for the next few uploads 🥲) I rewatched Magic of Pegasus for this and damn, I wasn’t expecting to relate with Brietta like I did 😭😭 I just want to her to be happy and so glad that Annika loved her sister enough to try and build up her self-worth 😭
Had to make posters for the Barbie Cinematic Universe!
Some context and explanations:
1st: In Barbie as Rapunzel. Otto says "Give him to me" and makes the "aughh" moaning sound.
2nd and 3rd: In Barbie and the Three Musketeers, Corinne's alias is "Lady Barbecue" and Prince Louis is sexist since he doesn't believe girls can be musketeers.
List of what films and characters are included in order:
Otto from Barbie as Rapunzel
Bibble from the Barbie Fairytopia films
Corinne and Prince Louis from Barbie and the Three Musketeers
Princess Brietta from Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
Princess Rosella from Barbie as the Island Princess
Princess Merliah from Barbie in a Mermaid Tale
Princess Graciella from Barbie: A Fairy Secret
Princess Sophia or Blair Willows from and Princess Portia from Barbie: Princess Charm School.
If you want to see my posters for Bratz, My Scene, the Barbie Hilary Duff doll, and more, here’s the link: https://www.tumblr.com/orangebratz/714094518694248448/couldnt-help-but-make-barbie-movie-posters-below?source=share