With “Oz the Great and Powerful” hitting theaters this weekend, it’s time to revisit one of the most imaginative fantasy lands ever conceived in storytelling. Generations of fans have grown up with the adventures of Dorothy, Glinda and the various non-human magical creatures — whether it’s in Judy Garland’s timeless MGM classic or the kind-of creepy ’80s cult hit “Return to Oz.”
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It’s only natural for talented artists to pay tribute to the limitless wonder of “Oz” with their own unique spin that can be gorgeous or scary or downright awe-inspiring.
Moviefone has assembled thirty (30!) of the most eye-popping artistic interpretations of the “Oz” universe — ranging from cute and classical homages to trippy reinventions, with a few funny mash-ups along the yellow-bricked way. Check them all out in the gallery below!
PHOTOS:
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El Mago de Oz
<a href=”http://nadiezda.deviantart.com/art/El-Mago-de-Oz-151083495″><strong>By Nadiezda</strong></a>
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Glinda the Not-So-Good Zombie
<a href=”http://kiwicuties.deviantart.com/art/Glinda-the-not-so-good-zombie-203895037″><strong>By KiWiCuties</strong></a>
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Flying Monkey
<a href=”http://rm73.deviantart.com/art/flying-monkey-1-79187983″><strong>By Ruben Martinez </strong></a>
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Oz: Tik-Tok and Dorothy
<a href=”http://stevenmoo.deviantart.com/art/Oz-Tik-Tok-and-Dorathy-174442139″><strong>By Steven Leo </strong></a>
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We Represent…
<a href=”http://joannahusbands.deviantart.com/art/We-represent-196160066″><strong>By Joanna Husbands </strong></a>
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Oz
<a href=”http://pacman23.deviantart.com/art/Oz-269202165″><strong>By Francisco Perez </strong></a>
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Return to Oz
<a href=”http://oguttermoutho.deviantart.com/art/Return-to-Oz-102940503″><strong>By Gus Kosmopoulos </strong></a>
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Judy
<a href=”http://betsybauer.deviantart.com/art/Judy-323603910″><strong>By Betsy Bauer </strong></a>
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Flying Monkey of Oz
<a href=”http://kennon9.deviantart.com/art/Flying-Monkey-of-Oz-93993081″><strong>By Kennon9</strong></a>
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Vintage Oz
<strong><a href=”http://robbvision.deviantart.com/art/Vintage-Oz-63273624″>By Robb Mommaerts</a></strong>
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The Warriors of Oz
<a href=”http://r-tan.deviantart.com/art/The-Warriors-of-Oz-177885887″><strong>By Raymond Tan </strong></a>
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The Return to Oz
<a href=”http://corankizerstone.deviantart.com/art/The-Return-to-OZ-152525483″><strong>By Coran “Kizer” Stone </strong></a>
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Oz
<a href=”http://sibsy.deviantart.com/art/Oz-125590223″><strong>By Sabrina Alberghetti </strong></a>
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Flying Monkey Mischief
<a href=”http://ridleylitton.deviantart.com/art/Flying-Monkey-Mischief-167834803″><strong>By Ridley Litton </strong></a>
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Beware the Wheelers
<a href=”http://danjpetock.deviantart.com/art/Beware-The-Wheelers-110280579″><strong>By Dan J Petock </strong></a>
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Oz
<a href=”http://chivohit.deviantart.com/art/Oz-209273252″><strong>By Diego Ramirez </strong></a>
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Oz Fest
<a href=”http://garthft.deviantart.com/art/Oz-Fest-195815787″><strong>By Garth Graham </strong></a>
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Return to Oz
<a href=”http://wethesqueemish.deviantart.com/art/Return-to-Oz-124091388″><strong>By Tim Evans</strong></a>
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Oz
<a href=”http://otisframpton.deviantart.com/art/Oz-176531550″><strong>By Otis Frampton</strong></a>
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Sweet Flying Monkeys
<a href=”http://rebel-penguin.deviantart.com/art/Sweet-Flying-Monkeys-73197068″><strong>By rebel-penguin</strong></a>
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The Wizard of Oz
<a href=”http://shepherd0821.deviantart.com/art/The-Wizard-of-OZ-298215224″><strong>By 漢揚(HAN JAN)</strong></a>
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The Wizard of Oz in China
<a href=”http://biz02.deviantart.com/art/The-Wizard-of-Oz-in-China-2-298733358″><strong>By Billy Nuñez</strong></a>
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Toy Story of Oz
<a href=”http://youkaiyume.deviantart.com/art/Toy-Story-of-OZ-184637935″><strong>By Sandra Chiem </strong></a>
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Oz Monkey
<a href=”http://jimmyemery.deviantart.com/art/Oz-Monkey-131588746″><strong>By Jim Pearson </strong></a>
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The Wizard of Oz
<a href=”http://scoundreldaze.deviantart.com/art/The-Wizard-of-Oz-26275130″><strong>By Andy Genen </strong></a>
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Tea Time
<a href=”http://cheshfire.deviantart.com/art/Tea-Time-82176256″><strong>By Suzy Almblade</strong> </a>
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
<a href=”trefle-rouge.deviantart.com/art/The-Wonderful-Wizard-of-Oz-332552440″><strong>By Jérémie Fleury </strong></a>
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Flying Monkeys vs UmpaLumpa
<a href=”http://browse.deviantart.com/art/Flying-Monkeys-vs-UmpaLumpa-61825275″><strong>By Ruben Martinez</strong></a>
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Wizard of Oz
<strong><a href=”http://juliantotinotedesco.deviantart.com/art/Wizard-of-Oz-Mago-de-Oz-86107868″>By Julian Totino Tedesco </a></strong>
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All In Good Time My Pretty
<a href=”http://danjpetock.deviantart.com/art/All-In-Good-Time-My-Pretty-93734488″><strong>By Dan J Petock </strong></a>
Our sister site, ComicsAlliance, makes a habit of spotlighting particular artists and/or specific bodies of work. For more awesome fan art, check out their feature Best Art Ever (This Week).
