Create & Exhibit A Unique Expressionist Mixed Media Self Portrait

Create & Exhibit A Unique Mixed Media Self Portrait Using Autobiographical Expressionism!

In this series of Virtual Creative Art Sessions, Visual Artist (& Master Teaching Artist) Pamella Allen will share the tools & techniques that she utilizes in her 35+year studio practice to guide you in creating a unique & Powerful Self Portrait with what she calls Autobiographical Expressionism.

“This is self exploration through arts practice in a Safe Creative Space! Perfect for all amounts of experience from just getting statred, to the seasoned artist!

We will touch on the Principals & Elements of Design and Color theory as we explore basic visual arts tools and techniques in printmaking, illustration, painting, and collage; to de-mystery art-making and give participants a safe creative space to reflect on, to process and to express in todays ever-changing, and at times traumatic world. And as I do in my visual arts practice, we will also incorporate text into the mixed media works by touching on literary elements of the self-portrait in poetry, prose & observational essay with simple sensory prompts (IE: I see, I hear, I touch, I remember, I feel). Participants will create a series of mixed media works on paper that will be incorporated into an larger 20”x24” collaged work or an installation, with the option to participate in an on line art exhibition in Spring 2026.

This Live 2-hour Virtual Studio Art Sessions will run for 12 weeks (Dec 2025-March 2026) culminating in an Online Art Exhibition

(The Online Exhibition will also run for 12 weeks From March-June 2026)