Discover the beauty of your unique patterns and celebrate who you are through abstract portrait painting!
This mini-lesson is all about self-expression, exploring the personal patterns that make you you. Through mark-making, collage, and intuitive painting, you’ll craft an abstract self-portrait infused with your personality—without the pressure of realism.
Making patterns
This is the messy part! We'll be making collage paper together using our favourite paints, colours, markings and tools.
Collage fun
Pair those unique patters-turned-collage-paper with other collage paper that feels like you. No one else will have a spread like yours!
Abstract figures
We'll be exploring the many layers and versions of ourselves as I show you how I draw little me with different expressions, hair and features. Let's not make ourselves scared of art, let's keep it easy and have fun!
The Final Page
Your's will look nothing like this! Funny to say as an art teacher, I know - but this page is all about me, and yours will be all about you! As well as looking at your physical features, I'll get you to write three things you love about your personality before painting, and you can keep them in mind and incorporate those words into your painting like I have done.
What You'll Learn:
✔ How to recognize and incorporate your personal patterns into your art
✔ Techniques for making beautiful, layered collage papers
✔ Abstract self-portrait techniques that focus on energy and expression rather than realism
✔ How to use highlights and shadows to bring depth to your portrait
✔ Ways to add a glowing effect that makes your artwork come to life
Join now to access over 45 minutes of lesson time, a downloadable and printable handout and so much creativity!
About your Teacher
My name is Kasia Avery and I want you to make some art with me! I'm an intuitive artist and teacher. together with my husband Jamie I founded Everything Art Ltd in 2015.
"Art that's not realistic is not art" - ever thought that? Because I certainly have. I was literally sweating and stressing my days away when striving to become that "proper" artist. And then one day I discovered art journaling and I was hooked. The glitter fell from the sky and I knew I was saved. I learnt that real art is self-expression, a story, and an honest experience. I discovered that the process can (and should be!) joyful rather than a constant struggle. Since then I am constantly art journaling, (daily!) and I want you to dive in with me.
FAQ's
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online lesson - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What is your refund policy?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
Are subtitles included?
Subtitles are available in English.
Was this lesson published anywhere before?
This lesson was part of Wanderlust 2019. It’s not available anywhere else.