Artmaking consists of a multitude of visual art practices that allow the individual to express self through introspection, and convey messages, share experiences, and communicate. Artmaking, specifically visual artmaking such as masked self-portraits serves as a useful tool allowing individuals to formulate meaning and self-identity, and express thoughts and emotions in a safe environment. Artmaking allows individuals to use materials, colors, elements, themes, and creativity to construct a narrative of self and identity. While the finished product is useful, the process and action of artmaking are essential to understanding the meaning and interpretation of self and identity. To better understand the process of artmaking and the construction of self-identity, this research study utilized artmaking techniques of mask making used in Yoruba culture. An exploratory pilot study was conducted in the summer of 2019 to explore how undergraduate students at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) construct aspects of their self-identity and self-awareness through the process of artmaking through the creation of Yoruba masked self-portraits. This research project allowed the space, time and opportunity for participants to think introspectively about their identities and construct narratives to become more in tune with their processes of decision making. It is hoped that future studies will explore how alternative artmaking methods, cultural practices, and techniques influence the process of identity formation among students of color in the United States.