Picasso Portraits
July 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Chapter
IndianaProgram Type
WorkshopArt Form
Visual ArtsExplore the bold, expressive style of Pablo Picasso and his groundbreaking role in Cubism. Learn how to deconstruct facial features, experiment with perspective, and use dynamic color combinations to create abstract portraits. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll discover how to see faces in a new way by blending shapes, angles, and emotion into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop encourages creativity, self-expression, and a playful approach to portrait painting! All materials are provided.
About the Instructor
Mara Cressey is an artist and art instructor based in Indiana. She holds an M.F.A. in Visual Studies from Missouri State University and a B.F.A. in Figurative Studies from Fontbonne University. She has recently exhibited her work regionally and online in exhibits including Angie’s Underground (2025) at Catapult Creative House at Southeast Missouri State University, Invites Only (2024) at the Springfield Art Museum, Daydreams (2023) juried by Montana graduate students in studio art, and Things I Wish I Could Say but Sometimes I am Afraid (2022) hosted by The In Art Gallery. In addition to her exhibitions, Mara has co-curated The Figure Reclaimed (2023), an exhibit showcasing the work of Aneka Ingold and Livia Xandersmith at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center.
