James McGarrell (1930 – 2020): A Painter of Quiet Intensity James McGarrell (February 22, 1930 – February 7, 2020) emerged from the unassuming backdrop of Indianapolis, Indiana, embarking on a prolific artistic journey that spanned nearly seven decades and cemented his place as one of America’s most respected figurative painters. His formative years were marked by an early fascination with art—beginning painting in the basement of his…