“We are Made of Stories: Self-taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection” by Leslie Umberger - Softcover Book painting Judith was institutionalized until her

Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class

Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist

The richness of Ramirez's drawings and the depth of historical and cultural influences in his work point to his deep engagement with society

and features examples from a cache of previously unknown drawings by Ramirez

Hines' work

“We are Made of Stories: Self-taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection” by Leslie Umberger - Softcover Book painting Judith was institutionalized until herArtists without formal training, who learned from family, community, and personal journeys, have long been a presence in American art. But it wasnt until the 1980s, with the help of trailblazing advocates, that the collective force of their creative vision and bold self definition permanently changed the mainstream art world. In We Are Made of Stories, Leslie Umberger traces the rise of self taught artists in the twentieth century and examines how,