APPENDIX

WEEk 1 — EXERCISE

Emotion in Color Was

Purpose:

To identify and express emotion through color without verbalizing it.

Full Instructions:

Sit in stillness for two full minutes

Keep your hands away from materials

Focus on your breathing

Ask yourself: “What am I feeling right now?”

Do not answer in words

Select one color that feels connected to that emotion

Prepare your paint by adding water until it becomes soft and fluid

Place your brush on the surface

Begin moving slowly

Cover the entire page

Do not stop once you begin

Do not create shapes or objects

Continue until the page is filled

Completion Indicator:

The page is fully covered and you have remained in continuous movement.

Layered Emotional Response

Full Instructions:
Allow your first painting to rest for several minutes

Look at it without judgment

Ask: “What does this need?

Choose a second color

Apply lightly over or within the first layer

Do not cover all areas

Allow both layers to remain visible

Stop when the painting feels complete

📌 APPENDIX E — MEDIUMS

What it is: a primer used to prepare surfaces for painting.
How to use:

Apply before painting

Let dry fully
Effect:
Creates a stable surface
Improves paint adhesion

What it is. A thick additive mixed with paint
How to use: Mix with acrylic paint

Apply for texture

Effectiveness. Increases thickness
Adds dimension

What it is: A medium that adds shine and transparency.

How to use. Mix or apply over paint

Effect: Enhances color depth
Adds glossy finish