Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence was born on September 7, 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and died on June 9, 2000 in Seattle, Washington he was known as famous painter during the Harlem Renaissance. He was known from some of his paintings from World War II where he served in the coast guard and drew his memories.
William H. Johnson
William H. Johnson was born on March 18, 1901 in Florence, South Carolina. He died on April 13, 1970 in New York. He rented a studio on French Riviera where he met other artists who helped influence his style of art. He was arrested for painting on building in the United States when he moved back. He called art as more than just a hobby but a way of life.