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
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