James McGrew

{"Id":9013,"Name":"James McGrew","Birth":{"Year":null,"Month":null,"Day":null},"Death":{"Year":null,"Month":null,"Day":null},"Biography":"\u003Cp\u003EJames McGrew\u2019s childhood backpacking and camping trips in National Parks sparked\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Ehis interest in nature and art. He began painting with oils at age 10 and later earned\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Edegrees in natural sciences. James\u2019s work, influenced by 19th-century romantic artists,\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Eaims to continue the legacy of preservation for future generations. He often paints\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Edirect from life, hiking and backpacking to capture unique perspectives and wildlife\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Eencounters. James\u2019s paintings hang in prominent collections and have won many\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Eawards, including Best of Show in the Grand Canyon and Maui Invitationals. His work\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Ehas been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, Plein Air Magazine, Southwest Art, Western\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArt Collector, Sunset Magazine, NPR and numerous films and books. James has also\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Eworked as a park ranger/naturalist for over 25 summers. He is an artist member of the\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECalifornia Art Club and a signature member of the American Impressionist Society.\u003C/p\u003E","BiographicalImageUrl":null,"StartYear":null,"EndYear":null,"Awards":null,"HasAlbums":false,"HasPortraits":false,"HasRelationships":false,"HasArticles":false,"HasDepictedPlaces":false,"HasLetters":false,"HasLibraryItems":false,"HasProducts":false,"HasSignatures":false,"HasVideos":false,"HasMapLocations":true,"TotalArtworks":null}