Why did George Washington Carver become an agricultural scientist when he hoped to pursue a career in art? Objective This is one lesson from the unit plan, George Washington Carver - The Artist. Students will learn about the career choice George Washington Carver made, from art to agriculture. They will learn how he shared his love of nature through art. Students will create a floral, relief sculpture using clay-like, modeling compound. Color will be kneaded into the clay to simulate the dyeing process of the time period. Students will use relief sculpture techniques to complete the compositio Duration: 60 Minutes.