In Our Eyes In Our Words Nominated for 2019 IPPY Awards
San Diego, CA: Groundbreaking book, published by Music Care Inc, of life portraits of homeless people by fine artist Jeffrey C Horn has been nominated for an Independent Publisher and Producer book of the year award.
In Our Eyes In Our Words - Portraits from the Edge of Society, published by Music Care Inc, a book of 100 portraits of homeless people drawn from life by artist Jeffrey C Horn, is in the running for the 2019 Independent Publishers and Professionals of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced April 10, 2019.
Jeff Horn, one of California’s leading fine artists and educators, has produced a book of portraits of homeless people, drawn from life more than 20 years ago. Many of the drawings in the book include a written statement made by the homeless person who sat for the portrait. Through the generosity of more than 50 backers, including Robert “Bullet Bob” Brady, San Diego Purple Heart Vietnam Era Veteran of the United States Navy and Homeless Project Coordinator for Vietnam Veterans of America, Jeff has gifted more than 500 autographed copies of the book to leaders of Southern California local agencies and community leaders that serve or advocate for the homeless as a way of showing appreciation for their exemplary efforts.
