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Name: Horace Pippin

Years lived: 1888-1946

Places lived: Pennsylvania. Goshen. (probably a warship at some point)

Main idea: Horace Pippin was known for being a Black artist with lots of drawings and paintings. When he was around the age of 24 he fought in World War I, and was shot in the right shoulder. He had to relearn how to paint with both hands.

Background information: When he got older, the president of the local artist club saw Horace’s pictures/paintings and wondered if he had more. He became famous, his paintings were hung in museums and a lot of people bought his art.

Childhood information: Horace had younger siblings. His grandma used to be a slave. One day, Horace saw a poster with a silly picture on it, it said if you draw me, you’ll win a prize! Horace drew the picture and sent it. A few weeks later, a package arrived, inside, there was an art supply box. He had won the art contest. In 8th grade, his father left him and his mother for good. His mother had too much work to do, so they ran out of money and Horace dropped out of school. After dropping out, he joined the army.

Fun facts: He was an artist and an army man. He was inspired to become an artist by a poster! After being shot in the shoulder, Horace had to get used to drawing with his left hand.

Character traits→

“Artistic” the reason for that is: Horace would paint all the things he saw around him.

“Brave” the reason for that is: He stood up for his country and fought for what’s right in World War I.

“Popular” the reason for that is: a lot of people bought his pictures.

If I could ask Horace Pippin one question, it would be: did it take a long time to adjust to your new way of drawing?