He went on to attend New York University but dropped out due to poor grades .
Simon attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn until 1935 when he left to attend the National Academy of Fine Arts in Harlem until graduation in 1937 .
Simon went on to attend New York University but dropped out due to poor grades .
Simon attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn until 1935 when he left to attend the National Academy of Fine Arts in Harlem until graduation in 1937 .