As Demi Lovato slams an artist for his unrealistic sketch of her, here’s some of the weirdest fan art of all time
TAKING A TUMBLE
CELEBRITIES constantly find themselves being showered with letters, gifts and fan art.
But while some might find the attention flattering, others don't hold back from giving their brutally honest opinions.
This week, Demi Lovato hit back at an artist for his unrealistic depiction of her after he drew her as a topless mermaid.
Seventeen-year-old Vladimir Serbanescu was left horrified when the singer commented on the drawing on Instagram, saying: "Is that how my boobs should look? It's gorgeous but that's not my body."
The Romanian sketcher then reposted the picture to his Instagram and admitted he now felt ashamed of the picture.
"If I make your waist slimmer and your boobs bigger to accentuate the fact that I drew you as a mermaid, a mythological creature, doesn't mean I say that you should look like that or all girls should look like that," he wrote.
"That's how I imagine mermaids.
"I worked a lot on that drawing and I was proud of it, but not anymore."
Demi, 24, then responded: "I said it's gorgeous, sorry for saying anything at all. But it's equally offensive that someone would change my body because mine isn't good enough. Apparently [sic]."
She might not realise it, but Demi's the lucky one - if you compare the sketch to some other attempts at fan art, that is.
Here are some of the weirdest and worst we've come across...
Justin Bieber
From denying them selfies, to rocking up late to concerts, the singer has seemed hellbent on upsetting his fans of late.
When a fan drew this picture of him, which is based on an image from a shoot he did with Interview magazine, he reposted it and wrote: "Funniest thing I've ever seen."
The poor artist probably never drew a celebrity again!
Britney Spears
The pop legend isn't ever going to get the chance to forget her 2007 breakdown - especially with art like this knocking around.
It's OK, Brit - "bald is beatful!"
Rihanna
She's famed as one of the most beautiful stars on Earth, so you've got a lot to live up to when you draw a picture of Rihanna.
We're not sure this artist quite managed it...
Kendall Jenner
The supermodel is used to looking completely flawless, so she probably got a shock when she saw this drawing of her.
Don't worry Kendall, you're a lot prettier in real life!
Kim Kardashian
We never spot Kanye West's wife with a hair out of place, but this drawing tells a very different story...
We can totally see where they're coming from with the contouring, though.
Zayn Malik
Unlike Biebs, the former 1D star offers his gratitude for any fan's effort - even if they've barely made any.
Zayn retweeted this fan's quick sketch, proving it's not that difficult to catch his attention.
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Beyoncé
We almost didn't recognise Queen Bey in this artist's interpretation of her.
Did she wake up like this?
Louis Tomlinson
Is it meant to be the One Direction star or Jaws?!
Sorry, we mean it's 'tres gorgeous'...
Jennifer Aniston
They say it's the thought that counts, but perhaps that's not the case with fan art.
Poor Jen!