Houses, cottages, villas, and homes, in general, are weird and wonderful things. They have started out as merely roofs over our heads, a place for us to stay that is not outside, and they have grown to be so much more than that. In today’s article, I will be showcasing a few magical houses inspired from fairytales.

Adobe’s Photoshop and Illustrator are fantastic programs that let designers take the images they have in their heads and transform them into jaw-dropping works for all the world to see and admire. Since they are like two peas in a pod, our monthly tutorial roundups include tutorials for both programs, and now it is time we do our last winter roundup.

This week, I get the pleasure of showcasing some totally awesome works from Mikko Lagerstedt, a self-taught photographer and nature enthusiast from beautiful Finland. But before I do that, I want to tell you a thing or three about Mikko and Finland as well while I am at it.

The idea of this article is showing you the Disney characters as you have never seen them before. So come one, come all, and marvel at Jose Durán’s incredible mug shot illustrations of beloved characters!