Cate Coulacos Prato

Explore creative self-portraits through exercises, essays, and gallery art with this artistic guide to representing the self creatively in mixed-media artwork. A variety of artist share inspiration and technique in this unique look at capturing self-portrait. Inside you'll find:

-Introspective essays that detail the creative journey and personal inspiration behind their self-portraits, inspiring readers to create their own.

-Creative exercises that allow reader to explore a variety of mixed-media techniques and approaches to self-portraiture.

-A variety of perspectives and artwork representing different styles and mediums for inspiration.

Filled to the brim with a wealth of inspiration, creative prompts, techniques, and compelling artwork, Mixed-Media Self-Portraits shows how to present the self in a unique way. Artists of all skill levels and medium -collage, mixed-media, art quilting, papercraft, assemblage, art dolls, and more-will enjoy exploring this very popular art form.