early life and influences charles james mccall, a painter whose works have been largely overlooked, yet whose contributions to the art world are undeniable. born in 1907, mccall's early life is shrouded in mystery, much like his artwork, which often explores the realms of the unknown and the unspoken. mccall's formative years were marked by an intense interest in the arts, with a focus on painting as his primary medium. influenced by…