We were so excited to return to New Alternatives for our second workshop using the supplies donated through November’s Codify Art Supply Drive. Last time, we thought about emotional spaces, mental health, and free creative expression. This time, we talked about the choices artists make to best express these feelings in their work. Some questions we asked: What feeling do you associate with blue? With red? With green? What does speed look like? Something slow/calm? What does something soft look like? Something sharp? These quick exercises in color, shape, and pattern were translated into paintings on small ceramic tiles that could be mixed & matched into different narratives. Check out some images of the work below!