“I paint it…exactly the way I see it.” – Horace Pippin
Ever heard of the artist Horace Pippin? I hadn’t. But thankfully Jen Bryant decided to share his life story with the world. A SPLASH OF RED: THE LIFE AND ART OF HORACE PIPPIN is a beautiful, inspiring biography of an artist who did not give up in difficult times. Growing up, he drew pictures for his family and friends. As an adult, he squeezed in time to create the art that filled his mind. And though he injured his arm in WWI, he kept making art and sharing it. He was a self-taught artist whose work is now displayed in museums and galleries. The vibrant illustrations by Melissa Sweet – a wonderful mix of sketches, collage work, and painted scenes – evoke the struggle and the creative growth in Horace’s life in a way that makes you feel like you’ve truly met him.