Popsugar Living The Lion King Artist Gave The Lion King Characters a Humanlike Makeover An Artist Transforms Lion King Animals Into Humanlike Characters, and I'm Shook by the Results 9 April 2020 by Victoria Messina Image Source: Marco Bernard Putting "sexy" and "The Lion King" in the same sentence may feel somewhat sacrilegious, but one artist has made it feel so, so right. Los Angeles-based freelance illustrator Marco Bernard has garnered quite a bit of buzz lately for giving the animals from the Disney film a humanlike makeover, transforming them from four-legged creatures to fashionably clothed characters. Spoiler alert: Mufasa looks real good. Marco was struck with the idea to start the so-called Pridelands artwork project while binge-watching TaleSpin, a '90s cartoon on Disney+, and Beastars, an anime show on Netflix. "In [Beastars], there was a group of vicious lions, and I wondered what it would be like for Scar to be the leader of those lions," he told POPSUGAR via email. Using an Apple Pencil on the Procreate app, he got to work on the illustrations, and as soon as he began sharing them on Instagram, the thirsty comments (see: "He could hakuna my tatas any damn day," in regards to Mufasa in particular) poured in. Some followers have even started writing stories based on his drawings. "[The response] has been incredible," he told me. "I feel like in the world of COVID-19, people have a little something to look forward to with my drawings." Ahead, see all of Marco's Lion King illustrations in their surprisingly sexy glory, and be sure to follow him on Instagram at @mastermindsconnect to check out more of his impressive work. Related: These Artistic Takes on Disney Princesses Will Change the Way You See Them Forever Scar Image Source: Marco Bernard This is quite possibly the most appropriate outfit possible for Scar. 1 / 16 Kiara Image Source: Marco Bernard I see you with that pierced ear, Kiara! 2 / 16 Mufasa Image Source: Marco Bernard *tries to resist the temptation to make a "zaddy" joke* 3 / 16 Rafiki Image Source: Marco Bernard Even Rafiki can get it, y'all! What is happening?! 4 / 16 Sarabi Image Source: Marco Bernard The dress. That necklace. The slit. This is A Whooooole Look™. 5 / 16 Kovu Image Source: Marco Bernard Are those Nike sneakers I see? 6 / 16 Nala Image Source: Marco Bernard She's serving up Adidas x Ivy Park vibes, and I'm here for it. 7 / 16 Simba Image Source: Marco Bernard The tank top and chain combo is just *chef's kiss.* 8 / 16 Shenzi Image Source: Marco Bernard What a badass. 9 / 16 Timon and Pumbaa Image Source: Marco Bernard Timon's suspenders are giving me life. 10 / 16 Zira Image Source: Marco Bernard 10/10, would wear this outfit in real life. 11 / 16 Vitani Image Source: Marco Bernard That ripped shirt was such a spot-on choice. 12 / 16 Scar and Sarabi Image Source: Marco Bernard These outfits are everything. 13 / 16 Kiara and Kovu Image Source: Marco Bernard Sporty couple goals. 14 / 16 Simba and Nala Image Source: Marco Bernard Name a better duo — I'll wait. 15 / 16 The Entire Lion King Cast Image Source: Marco Bernard The gang's all here! 16 / 16 The Lion KingNostalgiaArtDisney