James Allen St. John was born October 1, 1872 in Chicago. His friends called him "Jim St. John." The artist's mother was a free spirit. She loved art school and enjoyed the company of Bohemians. She invited two women artists to board at their home. According to the artist, "My first recollections are of my mother's art studio and the magic way the eyes of her portraits followed me as I walked about the place." In 1888 James Allen St. John quit school after completing the eight grade. Although he was privileged to attend prep school and ivy league college, he preferred to become an artist.
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