Bryant, Jen A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace
Pippin, PICTURE BOOK. Alfred A. Knopf, 2013. $17.99. Content: G.
This biography
picture book focuses on the artist, Horace Pippin. Horace grew up in a dedicated family and he loved to draw. Eventually, he also began to love
painting. As a teenager, he quit
school and started picking up odd jobs to help support his family. Horace’s
shoulder was injured when he fought in World War I and he was unable to create
art for a time. He was eventually
able to find a way to draw and paint utilizing his left hand to control his
right and produced around 140 works of art.
I enjoyed learning about an artist I had never heard of
before. Pippin’s story was intriguing,
hopeful, and inspiring. The
illustrations were unique and pleasing to look at. Many of them included quotes
from Pippin, which added a lot to the artwork.
EL- ESSENTIAL. Reviewed by: Shay, School Librarian
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment