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Alma Thomas was an African American Expressionist painter from the Washington Color School. Her brightly colored daubs of oil paint really appealed to the kids. We discussed the emotional effect of her work and spoke about the colors of the rainbow and how each color makes you feel. Starting at the center with a red circle, the kids followed the rainbow to the edges of the page. We also spoke about how her work resembles mosaic art.

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Alma Woodsey Thomas, 1891-1978 Alma began her career as a teacher, but took a break from the classroom to attend Howard University, where she studied art. After returning to her teaching position for 35 years, Alma obtained her master's degree in art education, and eventually had her colorful paintings displayed at the Woodley Museum of American Art.  "This was the first-ever solo exhibition of an African-American woman artist at one of America's most important art museums," writes Vashti Harris Alma Woodsey Thomas, Alma Thomas, 3rd Grade Art, Art Elements, History Activities, Elementary Art Projects, Artists For Kids, History Projects, Art Lessons Elementary

Alma Woodsey Thomas, 1891-1978 Alma began her career as a teacher, but took a break from the classroom to attend Howard University, where she studied art. After returning to her teaching position for 35 years, Alma obtained her master's degree in art education, and eventually had her colorful paintings displayed at the Woodley Museum of American Art. "This was the first-ever solo exhibition of an African-American woman artist at one of America's most important art museums," writes Vashti…

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