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Painting with a Purpose

Updated: Oct 22

This simple guide will help you paint confidently and smoothly for the Six Million Project, ensuring your rectangles look neat and polished as you add your personal touch to this meaningful artwork.


Guide to Painting Rectangles


  • Choose Your Color 

    Choose colors that resonate with you and make you feel happy. The object of this artwork is to remember and celebrate their lives; not to focus on their deaths. Each rectangle is part of a larger mosaic that, when completed, forms a unified whole that represents the fabric of the Jewish communities that were wiped out. You can use muted colors, bright shades or even glittery, neon or metallic markers – just keep the sparkles in moderation!  


  • Start Painting 

    Begin with one marker and carefully paint small rectangles in the area of your choice. Distribute your rectangles in a random, varied way, avoiding any repetitive patterns. The goal is to create a natural, organic look that reflects the individuality of human life, rather than a structured or mechanical appearance. 


    Left: Avoid creating patterns. Right: Distribute your colors randomly.
  • Maintain Precision 

    Try to paint each rectangle as clearly and on the lines as you can. Each rectangle should have 4 sharp corners and smooth, straight lines. Fill them in completely, without any background paper peeking through. This isn’t a race to finish quickly. Embrace your inner perfectionist – the final presentation should be neat, with each row and column clearly defined.


    Rectangles must have sharp corners and straight lines.
  • Painting Magic Fix:

    Oops, did you accidentally create a wonky line? No worries! When that area is dry, paint the neighboring rectangle neatly with the color of your choice and the acrylic paint will create a new border – like magic!



  • Painting Moves: 

    Move your hand from top to bottom and left to right across the page (just like writing) to avoid smudging any wet areas.

    Painting to avoid smudging any wet areas
  • Reflect as You Paint 

    The beauty of the Six Million Project lies in its depth, and this painting is about mindfulness. Take your time to connect to the moment. 


    Many participants say this time spent painting gives them a sense of peace and purpose.


Why It Matters

By painting these rectangles, you are adding to a larger message — a reminder of the dangers of hatred and the importance of remembrance. This project serves as a visual reminder of the tragedy that befell the Jewish people during the Holocaust, while also acting as a testament to our enduring spirit of resilience today.

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