The redheaded Scottish princess has inspired Disney and Pixar fans all over the world to partake in their artistic aspirations. From colored pencils to digital art, there is a vast array of artistic creations that hearken to the magical and Celtic aesthetics of the Scottish Highlands. Through a plethora of artistic approaches, fans of Brave are changing Merida's fate by redrawing her in different styles, mediums, and time periods.
Here is a look at ten of the most absolutely stunning fan art creations of Merida and the world in the Disney and Pixar film Brave.
Of Horses, Stone Circles, and Will 'O Wisps
ThatSummersGuy created this work of art that shows three very motivational tenants of the narrative of the film. Alongside this, the darker colors show that magical is afoot in Merida's life and also that Scotland's aesthetic is not always bright and sunny.
The black mane of Angus has a similar texture to Merida's red hair and could insinuate that both characters are free spirits that were influenced by the wisps that, according to the narrative's legend, are spirits that have been freed from their mortal bonds.
Digital Storybook Drawing
This art hearkens to the nature of Disney's brand, which is geared toward children. The line drawing and simple shapes draw Merida as a storybook princess.
Viewers could assume this work of art would be found in children's books focusing on the Scottish princess.
Colored Pencil Creation
Using Prisma colors, this artist worked to capture the iconic stare that Merida gives when she's focused. The shades of reds, oranges, browns, and yellows work to blend the iconic, curly mane that Merida boasts. The skilled shading is exemplary of colored pencils, as well.
This work of art truly captures the princess's fiery spirit.
Digitally Colored, Curly-haired Princess Portrait
This work of art looks as if it could be a character icon on a Disney and Pixar creation. This artist does a great job at painting Merida's quirky, energetic personality through her facial expressions and bouncing red mane. Merida's icy blue eyes are perfectly complemented by the soft color background that the artist creates behind the character, which subtly matches the blush pigment of the Scottish Princess's cheeks.
The circular color differentiation is a great frame for this Merida portrait.
The Gorgeous Gouache Painting
This gorgeous gouache painting draws a scene recreation of Merida hunting in the woods with her mother who had been transformed into a bear. This art creation paints Merida as a child with her mother positioned over her in a protective pose.
When looking at the greens and color choices, there is no argument that this is a very vibrant painting. The Scottish countryside boasts beautiful, lush greenscapes and superstitions of magical forests. And this fan art creation hearkens to each of these characteristics.
Shooting For Her Own Hand
This art is inspired by a minimalist approach. The font choice for Merida's nameplate is created to hearken to Celtic medieval fonts. The green colors also compliment Merida's red hair.
Merida is a fierce warrior in this stunning fan art.
Modern Merida: Digital Art
This is a modern approach to Merida. Drawn like a fashion model, this side-by-side display shows not only Merida's modern aesthetic, according to this artist, but also her fashion choices.
This modern Merida keeps her tartan flannel, which shows her familial loyalties, but also clutches onto a purse styled after a bear.
Celtic Christmas Creation
This artist was excited to create this work of art that mixed Merida with a fantastical Christmas candy land. The beautiful shades of blue also hearken to Elsa's aesthetic. Perhaps, when it comes to changing her fate, Merida will just have to let it go.
This fan art is a wonderful mixture of Pixar and Disney's Brave and the live-action rendition of Disney's The Nutcracker.
Three Dimension Digital Portrait
This digital fan art creation draws inspiration from physical images as Merida is shown aiming her bow and arrow within the frame of a Polaroid portrait.
Showing the princess breaking away from the physical mold is a grand artistic approach, because Merida's character works to break the mold and confines of her royal life.
A Wonderous Watercolor Work Of Art
Part of creating fan art is seeing yourself in the masterpiece. This artist paints herself as the watercolor princess of her own tale in this mother, daughter creation. The swirls and simple line drawings are reminiscent of Celtic knots and various Celtic paintings.
This work of fan art also draws parallels to the bond between Merida and her mother and the movie's fan base and their respective mothers.