Benny Andrews: Life & Legacy Early Life and Education Born: November 13, 1930, in Plainview, Georgia. Andrews grew up in a large family of ten children. His mother, Viola, instilled the importance of education, religion, and freedom of expression. Early Influences: His father, George Andrews, was a self-taught artist known locally as the “Dot Man,” who sparked Benny’s initial interest in art. He attended Fort Valley College on a two-year scholarship but left due to financial constraints and academic struggles. Andrews served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 before pursuing formal…