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African American Picture Study: Horace Pippin

African American Picture Study: Horace Pippin

by | Apr 25, 2019 | Homeschool, Race

Horace Pippin (February 22, 1888 – July 6, 1946) was a self-taught African-American painter. He served in Europe during World War I where he lost the use of his right arm after being shot by a sniper (He used his left arm to guide his injured right arm when painting)....
African American Picture Study: Romare Bearden

African American Picture Study: Romare Bearden

by | Apr 11, 2019 | Homeschool, Race

Romare Bearden (September 2, 1911 – March 12, 1988) was an African-American artist who worked with many types of media including cartoons, oils and collages. He began his artistic career creating scenes of the American South. Later, he worked to express the humanity...
Picture Books Aren’t Just for Little Kids

Picture Books Aren’t Just for Little Kids

by | Jan 11, 2024 | Books, Homeschool

Picture books aren’t just for little kids. Some of the best books my family has read are illustrated children’s books intended for a young audience but well-suited for educating and entertaining tweens, teens, and even adults. In fact, my deep interest in Black...