Gatson created the concept for it many years agowhen she was a kid, in fact.
I reimagined them as Black urban royalty.
I chose a team of talented Black creatives and created the change I wanted to see.
“Princess Amethyst,” inspired by Rapunzel
Ultimately, Gatson hopes the striking series will help to inspire change.
I hope this series is just the beginning of endless opportunities for inclusion and more Black creativity in fantasy.
Lets continue to have a conversation and understand that our children matter too.
“Princess Rose Quartz,” inspired by Princess Aurora from “Sleeping Beauty”
CreativeSoul Photography is selling the portraits as prints.
They’re now available on theirwebsite.
“Princess Onyx,” inspired by Pocahontas
“Princess Emerald,” inspired by Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog”
“Princess Garnet,” inspired by Snow White
“Princess Jade,” inspired by Cinderella
“Princess Moonstone,” inspired by Elsa from “Frozen”
“Princess Diamond,” inspired by Anna from “Frozen”
“Princess Obsidian,” inspired by Shuri from “Black Panther”
“Princess Citrine,” inspired by Belle from “Beauty and the Beast”
“Princess Tigers Eye,” inspired by Nala from “The Lion King”
“Princess Turquoise,” inspired by Jasmine from “Aladdin”
“Princess Amber,” inspired by Moana
“Princess Aquamarine,” inspired by Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”
