Inspired by the current exhibition featuring the work of Washington Color School painter Paul Reed, students will explore color, shape, and movement. After viewing and discussing selected works from the exhibition, students will discover how artists can create dynamic compositions by layering and manipulating color.

Using acrylic paint and a squeegee, students will experiment with pulling, blending, and overlapping colors. They will learn how the pressure and direction of the squeegee can change the appearance of the paint, creating unexpected patterns, textures, and movement. As they create, students will consider how color, movement, and abstract shapes can communicate personal ideas, memories, and emotions.