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James Granger Aplin, American artist. Greenshields Foundation grantee, 1976; Morehead Foundation scholar, 1963-1967. Member Society Illustrators, Phi Beta Kappa.

Background

Aplin, James Granger was born on April 27, 1945 in Chattanooga. Son of Charles Sewall and Carol Winnifred (Granger) Aplin.

Education

Bachelor, University North Carolina, 1967. Master of Fine Arts, University Georgia, 1971. Postgraduate, Art Students League, New York City, 1976.

Career

Art director Lavidge Associates, Chattanooga, 1971-1974. Assistant professor Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina, 1974-1976. Freelance illustrator New York City, 1976-1982.

Faculty Parsons School Design, New York City, 1979-1982, University Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1972-1973, American Society for Emigres in Professions, New York City, 1976-1977.

Achievements

  • James Granger Aplin has been listed as a notable Artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Illustrators, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Jill Ann Sims, May 6, 1995. Children: Benjamin, Matthew.

Father:
Charles Sewall Aplin

Mother:
Carol Winnifred (Granger) Aplin

Spouse:
Jill Ann Sims

child:
Benjamin Aplin

child:
Matthew Aplin

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Awards

  • Greenshields Foundation grantee, 1976. Morehead Foundation scholar, 1963-1967.