Brynne Colley, 12th Grade at West St. Mary High School
About the artwork: It is a portrait of Heath Ledger’s character, Ennis Del Mar, in the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain.
The creative process: After watching a movie that sticks with me for a long time, I pick a frame that stands out to me, usually for its emotional weight and meaning over visual appeal.
Favorite style or medium: I tend to enjoy clay the most, though I excel in acrylic.
Length of Project: 15-20 hours
Favorite Artist or Inspiration: I take most of my inspiration from movies I watch.
How many years have you been in the Gifted and Talented art program: 3 years
One thing I hope people feel when they see my art: My goal is to immediately appeal to those who know the movie or piece of media I am basing my art on. Though it is still important to be visually interesting to the general audience. It is more important to me that those who understand the importance of that particular frame to the entire movie.
