Background
McGarrell, James was born on February 22, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James and Gretchen (Heermann) McGarrell.
McGarrell, James was born on February 22, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James and Gretchen (Heermann) McGarrell.
Bachelor of Arts, Indiana U., 1953; Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1955.
Artist-in-residence, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, 1956-1959; professor fine arts, director graduate painting, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1959-1980; professor fine arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1981-1993; professor emeritus, Washington University, St. Louis, since 1993; artist in residence, Dartmouth College, 1993; artist in residence, Roswell (N. Mexico) Foundation, 1999.
Board Governors Skowhegan School Painting and Sculpture. Member College Art Association (board directors 1969-1973), Academie des Beaux Arts de L'Institut de France, National Academy Design.
Married Anna (Harris), June 24, 1955. Children: Andrew Rider, Flora Raven.