How does a freshly painted room, fence, or building sometimes make people feel? Why did George Washington Carver create paints, dyes, and stains from inexpensive materials? Objective This is one lesson from the unit plan, George Washington Carver - The Artist. Students will understand George Washington Carver’s desire to create a colorful South. They will learn about color value using one color plus white and black to get as many tints and shades of that color possible. Background As early as the days of his youth, George Washington Carver made his own paints and pigments. As a child, he made Duration: 60 Minutes.