James Lewis Dine: A Life Engraved in Line and Form Born in June 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio, James Dine’s artistic journey began not within the hallowed halls of formal education but amidst the quiet intimacy of his grandparents' basement. This early exposure to woodcuts—a potent blend of German Expressionism and the raw energy of printmaking—proved a pivotal influence, shaping his lifelong fascination with line, repetition, and the inherent beauty of process. Dine’s work isn’t simply about creating images; it’s an exploration of how those images are made, inviting viewers to contemplate the…