By Aimee Brandon Posted April 16, 2014
A girl of passion and talent, chosen as “The Brand’s” first performer of the issue, is artist Mackenzie Manley. Manley is in Mr. Anderson’s Art 2 class this year and was suggested to us by Mr. Anderson himself.
Anderson considers Manley a great artist because of her eye-catching work which is heavily influenced by her personality.
“She’s an artist who is not afraid to put her personality and style into the things she creates. She is bold and confident and that shows in her work,” said Anderson.
Manley’s personality and style are linked, to her thoughts and feelings of anything and everything.
“I usually use the way I feel and the way I react to things and the way I like to see the world in my work,” said Manley.
She has been interested in art from a young age and her love for art has only grown stronger since then.
Ever since I was little I drew a lot, for a little while I didn’t have much of an interest in it, but eventually, I picked back up on it and ever since a couple of years ago I’ve just been really into it,” shared Manley.
All of her past teachers were role models for Manley but art teachers such as Mr. Braulick and Mr. Anderson are two of the most prominent influences on her.
“My role models are my art teachers who have taught me throughout the years. In my old I school I had a great art teacher named Mr. Braulick but now I really look up to Mr. Anderson,” said Manley.
She is participating in multiple art classes to increase her knowledge of media and enjoys dabbling in all of them.
“Right now I’m exploring different media, I’m taking different classes like ceramics and drawing,” said Manley.
Since Manley is a sophomore her work and abilities are sure to grow and become better, and as she tries new things the look of her artwork will evolve.
